Category Archives: Third party lenses

Irix Dragonfly is a new macro lens

By admin | Published: September 21, 2018

  Irix published a new teaser video about their upcoming Irix Dragonfly macro lens (Irix does offer lenses for Pentax K-mount):

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New Irix Dragonfly 150mm macro lens rumored

By admin | Published: September 19, 2018

Irix is rumored to announce a new Irix Dragonfly 150mm macro lens (or something similar). Irix makes lenses for Pentax K-mount. Irix lenses are sold at Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR and Amazon IT. Here are the three Irix Dragonfly videos teasers:

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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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