Ricoh updated their Pentax K-mount roadmaps

Ricoh updated their Pentax K-mount roadmaps (click for larger view):

Pentax K-mount lens roadmap 2017

Pentax K-mount full frame lens roadmap

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The latest Pentax deals


B&H is offering some Pentax deals during the PhotoPlus Expo:

More PhotoPlus deals can be found at B&H and Adorama.

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Announced: HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW and HD PENTAX-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 lenses


Ricoh officially announced the HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW and HD PENTAX-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 lenses. Here is the full press release:

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Two new Pentax lenses to be announced soon: HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW & HD DA 11-18mm f/2.8



Shortly Ricoh will announce two new lenses:

  • HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW
  • HD PENTAX-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8

Via Nokishita

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The latest Ricoh patents (tilting sensor)


Ricoh has a new patent for a “photographing apparatus” with a tilting sensor that can focus on two objects at different distances with a tilting focal plane:

The present invention relates to a photographing apparatus, and in particular relates to a photographing apparatus in which automatic tilt (automatic rotation) of an imaging plane (imaging surface of an image sensor) is possible.

Here is the full list of all recently filed Ricoh patents – I will try to go over it and report on the more interesting filings:

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Pentax K-1 is a 2018 German Design Award winner


The Pentax K-1 DSLR camera won a 2018 German Design Award in the category “Entertainment”:

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HD Pentax-DA 645 90-180mm or 80-160mm f/4.5ED AW SR lens patent filed in Japan


A new patent for a Pentax DA 645 80-160mm f/4.5 lens (four examples in the patent application) or a 90-180mm f/4.5 lens (two examples) was filed by Ricoh in Japan. The lens is stabilized (just like the 90mm macro).

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