The Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera is rumored to be announced on February 18th, 2016. Some of the previously reported rumors point to a 36MP sensor, no 4k video and SR (Super-Resolution) mode in the K-1.
Update: the price is rumored to be between €1,999 and €2,300.
The Pentax smc FA 43mm f/1.9 limited series lens is currently listed as discontinued at B&H. I could not find the black version of the lens either. More info on the Pentax smc FA 43mm f/1.9 lens can be found here.
Sigma introduced new rebates on several of their lenses for Pentax mount. Free expedited shipping included. Some lenses also offer 4% back in rewards.
Today DxOMark published their test results for the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC lens for Pentax mount ($269):
New instant savings on two Pentax lenses:
Ricoh announced firmware update for the Pentax 645D medium format digital camera (now priced at $3,399!). Version 1.33 comes with only one change:
Ricoh has filed a new patent in Japan for a 4.2mm f/1.8 lens calculated for a 1/1.7″ sensor (23mm equivalent for Q and D10 and 19mm for the Q7). This lens is most likely designed for the Pentax Q mirrorless camera system. If true, this means that Ricoh/Pentax have not abandon the Q system. The last Q related announcement was back in August 2014 when the Pentax Q-S1 camera was announced. Currently there are 8 different Pentax Q lenses:
