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Deal of the day: smc Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 WR macro lens now $180 off

For a limited time the smc Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 WR macro lens is $180 off at B&H. This offer is valid till May 10th. Lens technical specifications:

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The great 24-70mm f/2.8 shootout featuring Sony, Pentax, Canon and Nikon (video)

The Camera Store published a new video comparing 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses form different manufacturers: the Sony GM 24-70mm, Pentax 24-70 DFA, Nikkor 24-70 VR and the Canon 24-70mm II.

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Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens now in stock

The new Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens is now in stock at B&H and Adorama. The technical specifications of the lens can be found here.

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Ricoh filed patents for several lenses designed for cameras with 1″ sensor

Ricoh filed several patents in Japan for 75mm f/2.8, 50mm f/2.4, 25mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/1.8 lenses designed for cameras with 1 inch sensor.

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Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR lens now in stock

The new Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR lens is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H. Lens highlights:

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Ricoh files a patent for a 200mm f/2.8 full frame lens (for Pentax K-1)

Ricoh has a new patent application filed in Japan for a 200mm f/2.8 ED IF DC full frame lens (most likely designed for the Pentax K-1):

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HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens now in stock

The new HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens is now in stock at B&H. Adorama shows the lens on backorder. Amazon has one in stock, but still at the older/higher price.

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