Pentax 645 medium format lenses are now up to $3,800 off

By admin | Published: November 1, 2022


Four different Pentax 645 medium format lenses are now up to $3,800 off:

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The new HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens is now available for pre-order

By admin | Published: October 27, 2022





The new HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens is now available for pre-order:

Additional information on the new HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens can be found here:

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Pentax digest #53

By admin | Published: October 24, 2022


→ Topaz Labs released a new version of Video Enhance AI with a new interface and improved AI technology (more info available here). Topaz Video AI is now $140 off  (use code GETVIDEOAI for an additional 15% off).


→ New on Kickstarter: HEIPI is the lightest and most compact 3-in-1 travel tripod – in just a few days the project raised over $340k from a $10k goal.


→ New Angelbird’s SDXC memory cards announced.


→ Nitecore announced a new and upgraded BlowerBaby 2 photography duster/blower (additional information available here):


→ The Wandrd Veer 18 inflatable camera protection backpack is now 50% off.


→ The new ON1 Photo RAW 2023 is now officially announced and available to order. The 2023 version is the most significant update in ON1 Photo RAW’s history with many new AI-powered features (see sneak peeks here). Additional information can be found here.

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The 2022 GR PHOTO FESTIVAL photo contest is now open for entries

By admin | Published: October 21, 2022


The 2022 GR PHOTO FESTIVAL photo contest is now open for entries:

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HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens officially announced

By admin | Published: October 20, 2022



The HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens is now officially announced – the first Pentax macro lens to feature All Weather (AW) dustproof, weather-resistant construction. The lens incorporates a new optical design and comes in a special, limited-edition silver model as well as standard black. The special-edition silver model will be available in early November 2022 for $549.95. The black version is also priced at $549.95.

You can also bid for the serial number of the lens.

Pre-orders will open soon at: Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo.

Technical specifications:

HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8ED AW
Focal Length 100mm
Equivalent to 153mm in 35mm format
(when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras)
Maximum Aperture F2.8
Minimum Aperture F32
Lens Construction 10 elements in 8 groups
Angle of View (Diagonal) 24.5°
16°
(when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras)
Mount KAF
Minimum Focusing Distance 0.303 m (1.0 ft.)
Maximum Magnification 1.00x
Filter Diameter 49 mm
Diaphragm Control Fully automatic
Number of Diaphragm Blades 8
Rounded diaphragm （100mm:F2.8-F5.6）
Aperture Ring N/A
Tripod Mount N/A
Lens Hood PH-RBE49 (included)
Lens Cap O-LC49 (included)
Lens Case S80-120 (included)
Maximum Diameter x Length approx. 65 mm x 80.5 mm (approx. 2.6 in. x 3.2 in.)
Weight approx. 348 g /with Lens Hood approx. 387 g
(approx. 12.3 oz. / with Lens Hood approx. 13.7 oz)
Temperature -10°C～40°C (14°F～104°F)
Humidity 85% or less (no condensation)
Included Accessories Lens Hood PH-RBE49, Lens Cap O-LC49,
Lens Mount Cap K, Lens Case S80-120
Others HD Coating
SP (Super Protect) Coating
AW (All Weather)
Quick-shift Focus System (QFS/A)
Colors (Black / Silver )

Press release:

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Some additional information on the upcoming HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens

By admin | Published: October 18, 2022


Some new information on the upcoming HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens

  • The name of the lens is HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW
  • The latest optical design significantly improves descriptive performance
  • There was no ED lens element in the smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR lens, therefore the optical scheme is indeed new
  • This will be the first Pentax macro lens with dustproof and drip-proof construction (AW instead of WR)
  • Scheduled for release on November 18, 2022.

Previous coverage of the HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens can be found here:

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Ricoh released new function-expansion firmware updates for Pentax K-1/K-1 II/K-3 III cameras featuring autumn-themed KYUSHU mode

By admin | Published: October 17, 2022


Ricoh released new function-expansion firmware updates for Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, and K-3 Mark III cameras featuring the autumn-themed KYUSHU mode:

Additional informtion:

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