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: […]
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):
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 […]
Both the smc PENTAX-DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited (source) and HD PENTAX-DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited (source) lenses are listed as discontinued in Japan. In the US, the HD PENTAX-DA 21mm f/3.2 lens is currently in stock at B&H and both lenses are no longer listed at Adorama. More discontinued Pentax lenses can be found here.
The new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now available for pre-order: HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4: Adorama | B&H smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic: Adorama | B&H In Europe, you can check Erhardt Foto and WEX Photo Some sample photos can be found here. Previous coverage of the new […]
The previously rumored HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now officially announced. Sample photos, MTF charts, and additional information can be found here (check for pre-orders). Next is the press release:
Here are a few more pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses: Via Digicame-info
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