Category Archives: Third party lenses

Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift lens for Pentax K-mount

Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift lens for Pentax K mount: Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Laowa Shift Lens Support Additional information: 20mm Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens ±11mm Shift Amount Outstanding Optical Performance  “Zero” Distortion 14-blade Aperture Close Focusing Distance 82mm Filter Thread Rotatable Lens hood Special Design Lens Support: the new lens […]

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New Irix 21mm f/1.4 full-frame lens for Pentax K-mount announced

Irix announced a new 21mm f/1.4 full-frame DSLR lens for Pentax K-mount cameras. Check pricing and availably at Adornaa, B&H, and the official Irix USA store. Additional information, including technical specifications and sample photos, can be found here.

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Just released: Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II lens for Pentax K-mount

Today Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan announced their new 35mm f/2.8 II lens that is also available for Pentax K-mount: Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Photo Press release Product page

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Just released: the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens is now available also for Pentax K-mount

The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens was announced last year and was initially only available for Canon EF, Nikon F, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Sony FE mounts (see previous coverage of this lens). Venus Optics just released the Pentax K-mount version of the 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens and pre-orders are already open: B&H Photo Laowa […]

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Released: Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II lens for Pentax K-mount

The new Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II lens for Pentax K-mount is now released and available for pre-order: Mounts: Canon EF, Fuji X, Leica M, M42, MFT, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony E Aperture: f1.9 – f16 Focal length: 75mm Filter diameter: 52mm Minimum object distance: 0,75 m Rangefinder Coupling for Leica: no […]

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Venus Optics to announce a new Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens for Pentax K-mount

Today Venus Optics announced the previously rumored Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens for Pentax K-mount. Pre-orders are now open at the Laowa official online store (with international shipping). US retailers (Adorama, B&H) usually open their pre-orders in a week or two after the announcement. Here are the lens details:

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Venus Optics to announce a new Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens for Pentax K-mount

Venus Optics will launch a new Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens for Pentax K-mount. Here are the lens details:

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