Category Archives: Third party lenses

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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Irix 11mm f/4 lens for Pentax K-mount now up to $50 off

By admin | Published: September 26, 2017

The Irix 11mm f/4 lens for Pentax K-mount is currently on sale at B&H: Irix 11mm f/4 Blackstone lens: $50 off Irix 11mm f/4 Firefly lens: $25 off

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The Kerlee 35mm f/1.2 full frame DSLR lens is available also for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: September 25, 2017

The Kerlee 35mm f/1.2 full frame DSLR lens is available also for Pentax K-mount ($699). Here is a video review and some sample photos taken with the lens and a Canon DSLR:

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The Emil Busch Glaukar 3.1 portrait lens will also be available for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: July 21, 2017

I received a confirmation from the company that the new Emil Busch Glaukar 3.1 portrait lens will also be available for Pentax K-mount. Additional information on the lens can be found at PhotoRumors and Kickstarter.

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Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.12/6.11, Camera Raw 9.12 released with support for two Venus Optics Laowa lenses for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: July 19, 2017

Adobe released Lightroom CC 2015.12/6.11 and Camera Raw 9.12. Here are the direct download links: Camera Raw 9.12 Adobe Lightroom CC: Adobe keeps making it more difficult to download the standalone version, see this download info and also this page In addition to several bug fixes, here is the list of new Pentax K-mount lens profiles added in Lightroom CC 2015.12/6.12: […]

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New: Lensbaby Velvet 85 85mm f/1.8 lens for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: June 27, 2017

Lensbaby announced a new Velvet 85 85mm f/1.8 lens with 1:2 macro capabilities for Pentax K-mount. The price is $499.95. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H. Sample photos can be found here. See also this hands-on report on the new lens. Velvet 85 lens specifications:

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