The new Lensbaby Sol 45mm f/3.5 lens with selective focus is available also for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: August 7, 2018


The new Lensbaby Sol 45mm f/3.5 lens with selective focus is available also for Pentax K-mount. Additional information can be found at PhotoRumors, Adorama, B&H and Lensbaby (update: see also this Sol 45 report).

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Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens now available also for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: August 7, 2018



 

The strange looking Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens by Venus Optics is now listed for funding on Kickstarter (currently at over $600k of funding with a goal of $10k). The company contacted me today to inform me that the lens is now available also for Pentax K-mount – here is their update:

“Yes we are! Pentax mount will now available to select but extended delivery time may be needed. We are looking to deliver Pentax mount in around Nov/Dec 2018. However, you do NOT need to select the mount of your lens at this moment. You will have a chance to do it after the campaign is ended. We will send you a survey to fill in the necessary information.”

Additional information on the Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens:

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HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens video review

By admin | Published: August 6, 2018


HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens video review by CameraVille (lens now in stock at B&H, Adorama, Amazon):

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Recap of the PentaxRumors posts for July 2018

By admin | Published: August 1, 2018

  
  
  
 
Here are the PentaxRumors posts for July, 2018: Read More »

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History of Pentax (video)

By admin | Published: July 31, 2018

History of Pentax video by Tony & Chelsea Northrup:

Two new Pentax history posters released

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Check out these vintage Pentax metal signs available for sale on eBay

By admin | Published: July 30, 2018



There are several new Pentax metal signs currently available for sale on eBay. Check the different listings – some sellers offer a discount of $5 for every 3 signs.

Via LeicaRumors

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HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens now in stock (plus sample photos, hands-on reports and reviews)

By admin | Published: July 26, 2018


The new HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens is now in stock in the US at:

Here are some sample photos, hands-on reports and reviews:

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