Recap of all Ricoh/Pentax announcements

By admin | Published: February 25, 2021


Here is a recap of all Ricoh/Pentax announcements:

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Ricoh announces three HD PENTAX-FA Limited lenses for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: February 24, 2021


Ricoh officially announced the previously rumored HD PENTAX-FA Limited lenses for Pentax K-mount:

“Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced three HD PENTAX-FA Limited interchangeable lenses for use with PENTAX K-mount SLR cameras. Featuring the latest HD coating and a round-shaped diaphragm for a natural bokeh effect, these new prime lenses boast improved imaging performance to deliver sharp, distinctive images in combination with a K-mount camera body, while sporting an attractive exterior design.”

Pre-orders are now open:

  • HD PENTAX-FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited lens: Adorama | B&H
  • HD PENTAX-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited lens: Adorama | B&H
  • HD PENTAX-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited lens: Adorama | B&H


Lens specifications and full press release:

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Ricoh officially announced the development of a new HD PENTAX-DA★16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens

By admin | Published: February 24, 2021


Ricoh officially announced the development of a the HD PENTAX-DA★16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens for K-mount (see previous coverage of this lens):

  • High-performance Star-series model providing excellent resolution even at open aperture
  • PENTAX K-mount covering the image circle of an APS-C-format image sensor
  • Large-aperture, standard-angle zoom lens with a maximum aperture of F2.8 (fixed) and an angle of view between 24.5mm and 76.5mm (in the 35mm format)
  • KAF4 lens mount corresponding to electromagnetic diaphragm-control mechanism
  • Pulse motor (PLM) for high-speed AF operation in still-image shooting, and smooth AF tracking operation during movie recording
  • AW (All-Weather) structure to prevent intrusion of dust and rain for use in demanding shooting conditions
  • Minimum shooting distance of 0.4 meters
  • Market launch: Scheduled for the 2021

Press release:

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Updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap released

By admin | Published: February 24, 2021

 
Ricoh released an updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap:

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Pentax K-1 Mark II J Limited 01 DSLR camera announced in Japan

By admin | Published: February 24, 2021



Ricoh announced the previously leaked Pentax K-1 Mark II J Limited 01 DSLR camera for the Japanese market (the previous J Limited version was also only available in Japan).


Here is the translated press release:

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Additional Pentax K-3 III information (video)

By admin | Published: February 24, 2021

Ricoh released a new video with additional information on the Pentax K-3 III camera. Here is a recap of the new improvements and features described in the video:

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Ricoh Theta Z1 is discontinued, new model to be announced by the end of March

By admin | Published: February 24, 2021


The Ricoh Theta Z1 camera is now discontinued and a new model to be announced by the end of March:

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