It seems that the new Zhongyi Optics Mitakon APO 200mm f/4 macro 1X full-frame lens will be available also for Pentax K-mount according to the Japanese distributor Shoten Kobo. The Pentax version is still not listed on the manufacturer’s website.
Update: the new Zhongyi Optics Mitakon APO 200mm f/4 macro 1X full-frame lens for Pentax K-mount is now available on eBay:
Additional information on the lens can be found here:
Pentax/Ricoh was chosen as the #1 favorite digital camera manufacturer in a recent questionnaire by ITmedia in Japan:
Ricoh released new firmware updates (versions 1.81 and 1.31) for the GRIII and GRIIIx cameras (the last/previous updates were pulled because of an issue):
Additional information:
→ Topaz Labs released a major new Photo AI 1.5 (version 1.5.1) – you can also get $40 off until August 18th. Additional information on the new version is available here.
→ Skylum will release a major new AI upgrade to Luminar next week.
→ Luminar Neo 1.12.2 released with bug fixes.
→ Exclusive deal: you can get 30% off Luminar Neo and the entire range of products with coupon code NR30 (valid until August 14th).
→ New Luminar bundles from the Clever Photographer.
→ ACDSee released Photo Studio for Mac 9.
→ Cyme released Peakto 1.8 with AI-powered prompt search.
→ Mylio Photos unveiled new AI tools that make finding a photo as easy as 3 clicks.
Via NikonRumors
Yesterday Ricoh released its FY2023 Q1 financial results (April to June 2023). Ricoh does not provide specific details for their camera business (it is listed under “Other” on the financial statements). The only related comment spotted by dclife in the financial statements is that “the camera business remains strong“.
Update – the English version of the presentation is now available:
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