Rumors about two new Pentax lenses: 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 and 50-135mm f/2.8

By admin | Published: March 13, 2022


Ricoh is rumored to be working on two new Pentax lenses:

  • HD Pentax-D FA 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED PLM WR SR – this is probably the lens labeled “Telephoto Zoom Lens” on the latest Pentax roadmap), that will be combining in-body and in-lens stabilization (see this related patent).
  • HD Pentax-DA★ 50-135mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW

The HD Pentax-DA★ 50-135mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW will be a replacement for the current smc Pentax-DA★ 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM, which is now 15 years old – just like the HD Pentax-DA★ 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW replaced its predecessor the smc Pentax-DA★ 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM.

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Customized Ricoh GRm monochrome camera

By admin | Published: March 11, 2022


A reader (thanks Stephen) contacted me about his custom made “Ricoh GRm” monochrome camera:

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

By admin | Published: March 10, 2022

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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Coming soon: new Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition Special Limited Kit (*UPDATED*)

By admin | Published: March 9, 2022

I just came across this online – a new Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition Special Limited Kit, not sure if it is already officially announced:

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Ricoh Wireless Live Streaming Version 1.2.0 released with Theta X support

By admin | Published: March 8, 2022


Ricoh released Wireless Live Streaming version 1.2.0 with added support for the new Theta X camera. With Wireless Live Streaming, by connecting the Theta to a wireless LAN access point, you can easily live stream 360° video to YouTube without using a computer.

The new Ricoh Theta X camera is now available for pre-order at Adorama, B&H Photo, and Calumet (DE).

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Capture One Pro discount, roadmap, and development outlook

By admin | Published: March 8, 2022


The latest version Capture One 22 is currently 30% off at B&H Photo:


The 2022 Capture One roadmap and development outlook can be found here:

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The new Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 4.0.2 is now on sale

By admin | Published: March 4, 2022


A few days ago Topaz Labs released Sharpen AI version 4.0.2 with native Apple M1 support, a new sharpening model, and performance improvements (see this post for more info). The latest Sharpen AI software is now $20 off until March 18th:

On top of that, you can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off:

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