HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses officially announced

By admin | Published: May 17, 2023


The previously rumored HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now officially announced. Sample photos, MTF charts, and additional information can be found here (check for pre-orders). Next is the press release:
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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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