The new Monster Adapter LA-KE1 Pentax K to Sony E lens autofocus adapter is now available for pre-order

By admin | Published: October 21, 2021
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The new Monster Adapter LA-KE1 Pentax K to Sony E lens autofocus adapter is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo:


Previous coverage of the Monster Adapter LA-KE1 can be found here:

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The new HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens is now available for pre-order

By admin | Published: October 20, 2021
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The new HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens is now available for pre-order (available in black and silver color):

It seems that the lens cap is sold separately for $45.

Previous coverage of the new HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens can be found here:

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The 2021 5DayDeal photography deal is ending tomorrow

By admin | Published: October 18, 2021
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The 2021 5DayDeal Photography Bundle is ending tomorrow. As with previous years, you have the option of several different bundles of photography tools that are drastically reduced. A portion of the sales goes to charity.

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Ricoh filed a patent for a 100-300mm f/2.8-4 SR full-frame mirrorless lens

By admin | Published: October 17, 2021
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A few days ago Ricoh filed a patent application in Japan for several full-frame mirrorless telephoto lenses:

  • 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
  • 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6
  • 100-300mm f/2.8-4

A month ago another Ricoh patent also described sumular mirrorless lenses:

  • 70-400mm
  • 70-300mm
  • The third 150-600mm lens described in the patent is for DSLR cameras (equipped with image stabilization)
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Pentax HD-DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED PLM AW lens now in stock in the US for the first time

By admin | Published: October 17, 2021
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The new Pentax HD-DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED PLM AW lens is now in stock for the first time in the US at:

Additional information on the new lens can be found here:

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The Pentax K-3 Mark III camera now comes with a free D-BG8 battery grip in the US

By admin | Published: October 17, 2021
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In the US the Pentax K-3 Mark III camera now comes with a free D-BG8 battery grip:



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A message from the development team of the new HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens

By admin | Published: October 16, 2021
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Ricoh Imaging has a new dedicated site for the HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens that was announced a few days ago where different members of the development team provide their feedback – here is one of the stories:

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