New: Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra full frame macro lens for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: February 25, 2018
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The new Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra full frame macro lens will be available also for Pentax K-mount:

Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens announced

Venus Optics Laowa lenses are sold at B&H.

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Ricoh’s booth at the 2018 CP+ show in Japan

By admin | Published: February 25, 2018
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Ricoh Imaging released a new picture of their booth at the 2018 CP+ show in Japan (March 1-4):


The big question is what is under the glass case in the very front next to the lens display under the K-1 II poster:


Here is the previous Ricoh CP+ booth – they did not have the glass display:

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Pentax deals for the 2018 WPPI show

By admin | Published: February 25, 2018
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The B&H Photo specials for the 2018 WPPI show are now live and include some new Pentax offers:

  • The Pentax KP will come with a free lens
  • Free battery grip with the Pentax K1 II
  • $2000 off the Pentax 645Z

You may need coupon code “BHWPPI18” to get some of the discounts.

Via PhotoRumors

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HD Pentax D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens = Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens?

By admin | Published: February 24, 2018
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The HD Pentax D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens that was announced last year looks very similar to the upcoming/rumored/leaked Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF full frame DSLR lens – see this overlay:


The specifications are also identical:

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The day after: Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera additional coverage

By admin | Published: February 22, 2018
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Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera additional coverage

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Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera officially announced

By admin | Published: February 21, 2018
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The previously rumored Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera is now officially announced

Here are the main improvements over the previous K-1 version:

  • Improved AF tracking algorithms
  • ISO extended to 819,200
  • Better color reproduction (especially blues and greens)
  • Pixel Shift Resolution System II – you can use high-res mode without a tripod
  • Added Bluetooth support

Basic specifications:

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Another Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera leak

By admin | Published: February 21, 2018
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Here is the cached version of an article announcing the new Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera. The post was published by mistake and is already removed.

The Pentax K-1 Mark II camera will start shipping in March 2018 with a price tag of $1,999.95. The lens kit with the HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens will cost $2,399.95.

Additional information on the Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera can be found here.

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