The new Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens for Pentax K-mount is now available for pre-order at the official Laowa website and at B&H. Shipping is expected to start at the end of the month.
Additional information on the Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens including sample photos, technical specifications, MTF charts and more can be found at PhotoRumors.com:
Fotodiox has a new line of TLT ROKR tilt-shift lens adapters designed for Pentax 6×7 medium format lenses (check pricing and availability at Amazon).
The TLT ROKR adapters are available for Nikon, Sony E-mount, Sony A-mount, Fuji X-mount and Canon EOS cameras and allow you to turn a medium format Pentax 6×7 lens into a tilt-shift lens:
PhotonsToPhotos published their sensor measurements for the Pentax K-1 Mark II ($1,996.95), Pentax KP ($896.95) and Pentax K-S1 (already discontinued) DSLR cameras – here are a few comparisons screenshots (click for larger view):
Ricoh to release four software development kits for the remote operation of Pentax DSLR cameras via smartphones or personal computers:
DC.Watch published a detailed description of the different steps with pictures of the Pentax K-1 ⇒ K-1 Mark II upgrade process:
Sigma issued an update on using Pentax mount Sigma lenses on the new Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera (the issue was already previously reported for the K-1):
Ricoh Germany started a new Spring discount program on several different Pentax cameras and lens combos.
Check the latest Pentax prices on Amazon.de.
