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
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