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Price of the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens dropped by $500

By admin | Published: March 16, 2016

The US price of the new HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens dropped by $500 to $1,796.95. The new pricing is already updated at Adorama and B&H.

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The HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens is now shipping

By admin | Published: March 13, 2016

As previously reported, the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens is now shipping. You can see the first sample photos on dpreview already. Check the availability at Adorama and B&H.

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3 days only: special on Pentax AF lenses – up to $800 off

By admin | Published: March 7, 2016

B&H is having a special on Pentax AF lenses: instant savings up to $800 with free shipping in the US. Some medium format Pentax lenses are up to $500 off. This offer will expire on March 10th. The included lenses in this promotion are:

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Updated 2016 Pentax K, 645 and Q lens roadmap

By admin | Published: February 27, 2016
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Here is the full set of five new and updated Pentax K, 645 and Q lens roadmaps for 2016: Pentax K mount lens roadmap 2016: Pentax K mount D FA lens roadmap 2016:

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2016 Pentax K mount lens roadmap

By admin | Published: February 25, 2016

New 2016 Pentax K mount lens roadmaps were on display at the CP+ show in Japan. First is the Pentax K mount D FA lens roadmap (click for larger view): Pentax K-mount lens compatible with 35mm full frame format:

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The HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens will start shipping next month

By admin | Published: February 22, 2016

After several delays, Ricoh finally announced the release date of the new HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens: March 18th, 2016. The US price of the lens is $2,296.9. Adorama and B&H are now taking pre-orders. HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens features and specifications:

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Two new Pentax D FA lenses in the pipeline?

By admin | Published: February 21, 2016

On the official Pentax K-1 mini-site, there is a picture (see above) of the K-1 with several other Pentax lenses, from left to right: HD Pentax-D FA★ 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW, HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 ED DC AW, HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR, HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM […]

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