Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR lens now in stock

By admin | Published: April 18, 2016
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The new Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR lens is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H.

Lens highlights:

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2016 TIPA best full frame DSLR camera award: Pentax K-1

By admin | Published: April 18, 2016
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2016 TIPA best full frame DSLR camera Pentax K-1
TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) awarded the Pentax K-1 as the winner in the best full frame DSLR camera:

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Ricoh files a patent for a 200mm f/2.8 full frame lens (for Pentax K-1)

By admin | Published: April 12, 2016
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Pentax 200mm f:2.8 ED IF DC full frame lens
Ricoh has a new patent application filed in Japan for a 200mm f/2.8 ED IF DC full frame lens (most likely designed for the Pentax K-1):

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Pentax K-1 to be released on April 28

By admin | Published: April 12, 2016
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The full frame Pentax K-1 DSLR camera will start shipping in Japan on April 28th. For the US Amazon lists the release date as April 25th:

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B&H and Adorama have a shipping date as early May (both stores will be closed for Passover from April 22 till April 30).

The following new Pentax products will also start shipping on April 28th:

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Venus Optics Laowa 105mm f/2 for Pentax K mount now available for pre-oder

By admin | Published: April 10, 2016
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The Venus Optics Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens for Pentax K mount is now available for pre-oder at B&H. The price is $699. The shipping date is not specified.

Additional information (MTF chart and lens design):

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Pentax K-1 may start shipping earlier

By admin | Published: April 9, 2016
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Forum member BrAtClIF visited the Ricoh Imaging headquarters in Denver yesterday and learned that the K-1 may be…

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Ricoh published additional Pentax K-1 sample photos

By admin | Published: April 7, 2016
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Ricoh Japan published new sample photos taken with the full frame Pentax K-1 DSLR camera.

More K-1 sample images can be found here, here and here.

Links to full resolution photos (large files, the page will load slow):

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