Optic Explorer contacted me about their new lens simulator/lens database website (http://www.opticexplorer.com). You can use this web application to simulate the characteristics and performance of many lenses. There’s also a sizable database of existing lens designs that can be searched for and simulated. You can explore the lens database and tinker with lenses, light sources etc. […]
The Pentax lenses instant savings in the US are ending today (up to $400 off, expires 01/31/2023 11:59 pm):
The Japanese online retailer Ogisaku reports that the production of the Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 XS pancake lens is now completed and stock/availability is/will be limited: 【売切れご免情報】 超薄型単焦点レンズ 【ズバリ特価!!生産完了・在庫限り】 ■ ペンタックス DA 40mmF2.8XS ⇒ https://t.co/cUSvlLpsDM ★店頭でも販売しています。 ご注文時完売の際はご容赦下さい。 pic.twitter.com/wDOZJF2a5D — 荻窪カメラのさくらや (@ogisaku_com) December 12, 2022 In the US the Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 XS lens is […]
Here are the updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmaps as of November 2022 (no new lenses were added, just updated with the latest releases): Pentax K-mount full-frame lens roadmap:
The new HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens (black version) is now in stock for the first time at Adorama: Check also availability at B&H Photo, Foto Koch (Germany), and WEX Photo (UK). Additional information on the new HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens can be found here.
The HD Pentax DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited silver lens is now listed as discontinued in Japan: In the US, the Pentax 15mm f/4 lens is listed as a special order at B&H Photo and is currently in stock at Adorama and Amazon:
Rumors for a new HD Pentax-D FA 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED PLM WR SR lens have been going on for a while – see also the latest Pentax lens roadmap that indicates a similar zoom lens: A corresponding 70-300mm lens was already filed by Ricoh back in 2020. Another 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens patent was just listed […]
