Pentax & Ricoh Rumors

Pentax K-1 camera now in stock in the US and UK

By admin | Published: May 4, 2016

The Pentax K-1 camera is currently in stock (for the first time) at:

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The great 24-70mm f/2.8 shootout featuring Sony, Pentax, Canon and Nikon (video)

By admin | Published: May 4, 2016

The Camera Store published a new video comparing 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses form different manufacturers: the Sony GM 24-70mm, Pentax 24-70 DFA, Nikkor 24-70 VR and the Canon 24-70mm II.

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Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan f2.9/50 lens will be available in Pentax K mount

By admin | Published: May 3, 2016

Meyer-Optik Görlitz announced today that the Trioplan f2.9/50 lens (currently listed on Kickstarter) will also be available for Pentax K mount cameras. For more information on the company and this project, check out this interview with Dr. Prenzel from Meyer-Optik-Görlitz.

Press release and lens specifications:

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Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens now in stock

By admin | Published: May 2, 2016

The new Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens is now in stock at B&H and Adorama. The technical specifications of the lens can be found here.

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Pentax K-1 to start shipping in the US tomorrow (May 3rd)

By admin | Published: May 2, 2016

Ricoh USA posted on Twitter that the Pentax K-1 camera will start shipping in the USA on May 3rd (tomorrow). Check pricing and availability at one of our sponsors: