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HD PENTAX-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW lens review by Ephotozine

Ephotozine published their review of the HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm F/1.4 lens: “The lens delivers the highest quality, unfortunately at the highest price in its group as well. However, the quality cannot be denied, so if that is what is required the answer is clear. It is large and heavy, there is no escaping that, […]

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New: Ricoh patent application for 21mm f/2.4, 18mm f/2.4, 16mm f/2.4, and 14mm f/2.4 full-frame lenses

Ricoh has a new patent application for multiple full-frame lenses including 21mm f/2.4, 18mm f/2.4, 16mm f/2.4, and 14mm f/2.4:

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The Pentax smc FA 645 300mm f/4 ED (IF) lens is now $1,500 off

The Pentax smc FA 645 300mm f/4 ED (IF) lens is now $1,500 off at B&H Photo. All other currently discounted Pentax lenses can be found here. A modified smc PENTAX-DA ★ 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM lens was installed in the 6U CubeSat Kitsune satellite for high-resolution photos and sent to space

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Discounted Pentax lenses for August 2022

The currently discounted Pentax lenses for August 2022 can be found at B&H Photo and at Adorama.

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First pictures of the new/upcoming HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens

Here are the first pictures of the new/upcoming HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens (the previous 100mm lens version is currently on sale at Adorama and B&H Photo): Same size and weight as the current model New optical system Improved purple fringing correction Higher price than the current model The official release is scheduled for 2022

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New Pentax K-mount roadmap updated with upcoming HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens

Ricoh released a new Pentax K-mount lens roadmap that already includes the already reported HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. Here are the three upcoming lenses: Large aperture wide-angle single focus lens (28mm or 35mm) Telephoto zoom lens (HD Pentax-D FA 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED PLM WR SR?) Macro lens (HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 […]

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New HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens is coming

Ricoh recently held a Pentax Clubhouse event in Japan (see coverage at DC.Watch and Capa Camera) where the company’s representative mentioned a few details about a new/upcoming HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens (the latest version is currently on sale at Adorama and B&H Photo): Here are the details on the new lens:

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