More leaked pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses

By admin | Published: May 16, 2023

Here are a few more pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses:

Via Digicame-info

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Released: NIK collection 6, ON1 Resize AI v2023.5, Capture One v16.2

By admin | Published: May 16, 2023


→ DxO released NIK Collection 6 (free trial available).


→ ON1 Resize AI version 2023.5 is now officially released.


→ DxO added 249 new Optics Modules with support for the following cameras and lenses:

  • Hasselblad X2D 100C
  • Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S
  • Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR
  • Leica APO Summicron SL 75mm f/2 ASPH
  • Leica Vario Elmarit SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH
  • Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS (L-mount)
  • Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS with TC-1411 (L-mount)
  • Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS with TC-2011 (L-mount)


→ Capture One released version 16.2.0 with new AI-powered tools, wireless tethering, and other new features.

Via PhotoRumors

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Two more Pentax lenses listed as discontinued in Japan

By admin | Published: May 15, 2023


Two more Pentax lenses are listed as discontinued in Japan:

More discontinued Pentax lenses can be found here:

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Update #2 on the Pentax film camera project

By admin | Published: May 13, 2023


Ricoh released update #2 on the Pentax film camera project:

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First leaked pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses

By admin | Published: May 13, 2023


Here are the first pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses:

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Ricoh rumored to announce new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses

By admin | Published: May 10, 2023


Ricoh is rumored to announce new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses according to digicame-info:

HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4:

  • Scheduled release date: June 9, 2023
  • Price: 54,800 yen including tax

smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic:

  • Scheduled release date: June 9, 2023
  • Price: 59,800 yen including tax
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Pentax digest #68

By admin | Published: May 9, 2023


→ The Germany-based SPINN.DESIGN already had several successful crowdfunding campaigns in the past. They just started a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for a new fully self-adhesive protective camera gear wrapper.


→ This new air blower for cameras/lenses has a 100,000 rpm high-speed motor: Pegear | Amazon US | Amazon DE | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon IT | Amazon ES | Amazon FR.


→ Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.3.3 with a new Sharpen Strong model, a new face selection option, and several bug fixes. Here are the changes since version 1.3.2. Additional information is available here.


→ The new ON1 Photo RAW 2023.5 is coming in June and will include the new Resize AI with Face Recovery, new Masking Tools and Curves Control, improved raw processing for better quality images, and more:  what’s new | press release. Photo RAW 2023.5 is a free update for ON1 Everything subscribers and owners of version 2023. You can order now with coupon code  NEW2023-5 for a special introductory price.


→ Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome report.

→ First walk with the Pentax K-3 mark III Monochrome

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