Samyang announced a new 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC full frame lens for Pentax K mount. The US pricing is not yet announced, in Europe the suggested retail prices are EUR 499 for 20mm f/1.8 photo version and EUR 549 for 20mm T1.9 cine lens. Additional information on the new lens can be found here.
DxOMark published their test results for the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM C Pentax mount lens ($499). Their conclusion:
Back in February I reported about a new Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 distortion-free lens. Similar to previous Laowa lenses, the new 12mm will also be available for Pentax K mount. Here again are the lens specification:
A dpreview forum member contacted Zeiss and asked them about any potential ZK lenses being developed in the future – the answer was that Zeiss has no plans to bring back the Pentax ZK mount despite the recent introduction of the K-1. Here is the full email:
Sigma issued an update on the issue where their lenses are causing a scratch on the Pentax K-1 camera body:
This just in from Sigma – some Sigma lenses could leave a small scratch on the Pentax K-1 camera body:
Meyer-Optik Görlitz announced today that the Trioplan f2.9/50 lens (currently listed on Kickstarter) will also be available for Pentax K mount cameras. For more information on the company and this project, check out this interview with Dr. Prenzel from Meyer-Optik-Görlitz. Press release and lens specifications:
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