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Discounted Pentax lenses for August 2022

By admin | Published: August 5, 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

By admin | Published: August 3, 2022

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

By admin | Published: August 1, 2022

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

By admin | Published: July 31, 2022

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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New Pentax D FA “Gold Edition” lenses

By admin | Published: April 1, 2022

Ricoh/Pentax is rumored to announce a new set of Pentax D FA “Gold Edition” lenses: It seems that Rioch wants to expand on its silver product line. See the current Pentax D FA lenses at B&H Photo.

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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

By admin | Published: March 14, 2022
Customized Pentax lens for satellite mounting

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. The first pictures will be posted online soon. Additional information (Google translated):

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