Pentax digest #22

By admin | Published: July 1, 2020


→ Ricoh G900SE camera firmware update 1.02 released.


→ New Ricoh Theta Animation Auto Framing plug-in released.


→ New Image Sync V2.1.1 released.

→ The latest Ricoh/Pentax related videos:

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HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4ED SDM AW lens additional coverage

By admin | Published: June 27, 2020


→ The new HD Pentax-D FA 85mm f/1.4ED SDM AW lens is now shipping (source).


→ HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4ED SDM AW lens report by Yaotomi (see part 2).


→ First HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4ED SDM AW lens review at Pentaxklub.


→ New HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4ED SDM AW lens sample photos (more sample photos available here).


→ Taking studio photos of Pentax gear (translated).

→ The latest HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4ED SDM AW lens videos (in Japanese):

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Updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap (June 2020)

By admin | Published: June 26, 2020


Ricoh published an updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap for June 2020 (click for larger view):

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The new version of Gigapixel AI from Topaz Labs is now on sale

By admin | Published: June 25, 2020


The new version of  Gigapixel AI from Topaz Labs is now on sale (you can still enlarge your images up to 600% without losing detail and preserving image quality):

  • Gigapixel AI for $79.99 (regularly $99.99)
  • The Utility Bundle (incl. JPEG to RAW AI, DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, & Gigapixel AI) on sale for $195 (regularly $249.99)

→ You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off ←

The above offers are valid from June 25 through July 7:

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Pentax D FA * 85mm f/1.4 & Pentax D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR sample photos

By admin | Published: June 24, 2020

Pentax D FA * 85mm f/1.4 lens sample photos at Pentaxklub.

Pentax D FA * 85mm f/1.4 lens sample photos at Mapcamera.

Pentax D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR lens sample photos at Pentaxfans.

HD Pentax-D FA 85mm f/1.4ED SDM AW lens: Adorama | B&H | Amazon DE | Amazon UK | WEX UK | Park Cameras UK

HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR lens: Adorama | B&H | WEX | Amazon UK | Amazon Germany | Amazon France

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Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens for Pentax K-mount released

By admin | Published: June 19, 2020


The new Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens for Pentax K-mount is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo. Previous coverage of the Meyer Optik Görlitz brand can be found here.

Sample photos:



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Pentax DFA 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SR lens patent

By admin | Published: June 19, 2020


Ricoh has a patent (P2018-224783) for what appears to be a new Pentax DFA 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SR or similar:

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