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HD Pentax-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens announced

The HD Pentax-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens is now officially announced. The US price is $1,399.95/£1,399.99. Shipping will start in February. HD Pentax-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens pre-order links: Adorama | B&H Additional information:

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HD Pentax-FA 35mm f/2 lens announced

The HD Pentax-FA 35mm f/2 lens is now officially announced. The price is $399.95/£399.99. Shipping will start in February. HD Pentax-FA 35mm f/2 lens pre-order links: Adorama | B&H Additional information:

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HD Pentax FA 35mm f/2 lens additional info

The rumored HD Pentax FA 35mm f/2 lens will be announced tomorrow. Nokishita reports that the price will be ¥48,600 including tax (around $450). For comparison, the Pentax SMCP-FA 35mm f/2.0 AL lens is now selling for $289.95. The expected release date is February 22nd.

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ON1 released Photo RAW 2019.2 with a profile for the Pentax-FA 28-70mm f/4 AL lens

Today ON1 released Photo RAW 2019.2 with a correction profile for the Pentax-FA 28-70mm f/4 AL lens. You can use coupon code NIKONRUMORS for 20% off or you can get a 30-day trial version. Here is the full list of lens correction profiles added in the new version:

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HD PENTAX-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW and HD PENTAX-FA 35mm f/2 lenses to be announced on January 31st

On January 31st Ricoh will officially announce two new K-mount lenses: HD PENTAX-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens Reservation start date: January 31, 2019 Expected release date: February 22, 2019 Mass retailer price: 180, 900 yen (tax included) Lens hood: PH-RBF 82 HD PENTAX-FA 35mm f/2 lens Reservation start date: January 31, 2019 […]

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Hints about future Pentax products (plus the original Pentax K-1 from 2000)

Yaotomi Camera, a large camera store located in Osaka, organized on Saturday a meeting with Pentaxians together with the heads of sales, cameras and lenses from Ricoh Imaging/Pentax. The guys from Ricoh Imaging brought with them a prototype of the HD Pentax-DA★ 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW and the K-1 from 2000 (see attached pictures […]

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The latest Pentax deals

Two new Pentax deals: Pentax 645Z now $2000 off Pentax HD SLR lenses up to $300 Previously reported deals: Pentax K-1 now $400 off, Mark II now $100 off Ricoh GR II camera with free accessories now $50 off

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