Some additional coverage of the new HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens:
The previously reported Ricoh Theta plug-in partner program is now live (see an overview here). There is also a new Theta firmware update and a new app update.
The Ricoh Theta V 360 4K camera is now $30 off.
Full press release for the Ricoh Theta plug-in partner program:
The HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens is now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open at:
MTC charts and lens design:
Sample photos can be found here and here.
The lens specifications can be found here.
The updated K-mount lens roadmap is available here.
Shipping will start on July 20, 2018.
Press release:
The HD PENTAX-DA★11-18mm f/2.8ED DC AW lens is now officially delayed until 2019. The initial announcement date was the summer of 2018. Here is the full press text:
The new HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens is now listed on Ricoh’s US website. The US price will be $1,199.95. Shipping will start on July 20, 2018.
Update – the HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens is now officially announced. Pre-orders are open at:
HD PENTAX-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW lens specifications:
