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HD PENTAX-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited lens listed as “out of production” in Japan

By admin | Published: September 19, 2023

    The HD PENTAX-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited lens is listed as “out of production” in Japan: In the US only the black version is currently in stock: More discontinued Pentax lenses can be found here (see also the official Ricoh website). Via Asobinet   

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Pentax K and 645 mount lens roadmap updated

By admin | Published: August 28, 2023

Ricoh released new and updated Pentax K and 645 mount lens roadmaps and at the same time the company announced that they will no longer provide information on future lens development:

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smc PENTAX-DA★ 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM lens listed as “completed production” and “limited stock”

By admin | Published: July 26, 2023

The Japanese retailer Camera Sakuraya has listed the smc PENTAX-DA★ 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM lens as “completed production” and “limited stock” (the lens is no longer listed at Adorama and B&H): There have been rumors that Ricoh is working on a new HD Pentax-DA★ 50-135mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens: Rumors about two new […]

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New: Leica M rangefinder camera adapter for 50mm M42 and Pentax K lenses

By admin | Published: July 7, 2023

Focus Studio announces a new SHOTEN R50 Leica M rangefinder camera adapter for 50mm M42 and Pentax K lenses. Two different versions are available: M42-LM R50 for M42 mount and PK-LM R50 for Pentax K-mount (not compatible with DA lenses). The new adapter is already listed on Amazon Japan for ¥ 22,730 (around $160). International […]

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New HD PENTAX-FA* 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] lens?

By admin | Published: June 29, 2023

In the latest K-3 III Monochrome video above (at the 8:13 mark), the photographer displayed multiple photos taken with various Pentax lenses, including a non-existing HD PENTAX-FA* 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] lens: Was that a typo or Ricoh is planning to release a new HD version of the SMC Pentax-FA* 200mm F2.8 ED [IF] lens? Update: […]

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More discontinued Pentax 645 lenses

By admin | Published: June 29, 2023

A quick update on my previous post: Ricoh Japan listed more 645 medium format lenses as discontinued. Half of the Pentax 645 lens lineup has been discontinued Here is the complete list of discontinued 645 lenses (B&H currently has 15 medium format Pentax lenses in stock):

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The new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now shipping

By admin | Published: June 8, 2023

The new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now shipping. The Pentax HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 is already in stock at B&H. The smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic will start shipping in 2-3 days: HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4: Adorama | B&H smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic: Adorama | B&H […]

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