Category Archives: Third party lenses

The new Lensbaby Sol 45mm f/3.5 lens with selective focus is available also for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: August 7, 2018

The new Lensbaby Sol 45mm f/3.5 lens with selective focus is available also for Pentax K-mount. Additional information can be found at PhotoRumors, Adorama, B&H and Lensbaby (update: see also this Sol 45 report).

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Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens now available also for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: August 7, 2018

  The strange looking Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens by Venus Optics is now listed for funding on Kickstarter (currently at over $600k of funding with a goal of $10k). The company contacted me today to inform me that the lens is now available also for Pentax K-mount – here is their update: “Yes we are! Pentax mount will now available […]

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New: Meyer Optik Nocturnus 50mm f/0.95 lens for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: May 29, 2018

The new Meyer Optik Nocturnus 50mm f/0.95 lens will be available also for Pentax-K mount. Here are the details:

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Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens for Pentax K-mount to start shipping next week

By admin | Published: May 23, 2018

The new Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens for Pentax K-mount is now available for pre-order at the official Laowa website and at B&H. Shipping is expected to start at the end of the month. Additional information on the Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens including sample photos, technical specifications, MTF charts and more can […]

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Irix Blackstone lenses for Pentax K-mount are now 15% off

By admin | Published: January 23, 2018

Irix has a new 15% off savings on their 11mm & 15mm Blackstone lenses for Pentax K-mount until February 10th: B&H Photo Adorama Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon DE Amazon FR Amazon IT Update: in Europe only some stores are offering the 15% discount (with free shipping): Photo24.co.uk (UK, but ships to EU) Photo24.fr (France) Foto24.com (Spain) […]

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For Black Friday/Cyber Monday: Irix lenses for Pentax K-mount are up to $100 off

By admin | Published: November 25, 2017

For Black Friday and Cyber Monday the Irix full frame lenses for Pentax K-mount are on sale (up to $100 off) at Adorama and B&H. More Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals can be found here and here.

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Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 lens now available in Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: November 14, 2017

The Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 lens is now available in Pentax K-mount. The price of the lens is ¥330,000 excluding tax (around $2,900). Here are the technical specifications and two sample photos:

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