Focus Studio announces a new SHOTEN R50 Leica M rangefinder camera adapter for 50mm M42 and Pentax K lenses. Two different versions are available: M42-LM R50 for M42 mount and PK-LM R50 for Pentax K-mount (not compatible with DA lenses).
The new adapter is already listed on Amazon Japan for ¥ 22,730 (around $160). International buyers can purchase the adapter on eBay.
Additional information (Google translated):
At a recent special exhibition event in Japan called “It’s time for film!” Ricoh also had several different old Pentax film cameras and prototypes on display, including a small teaser of their upcoming film camera (prototype I assume – there was no explanation or any text in the display window):
In the latest K-3 III Monochrome video above (at the 8:13 mark), the photographer displayed multiple photos taken with various Pentax lenses, including a non-existing HD PENTAX-FA* 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] lens:
Was that a typo or Ricoh is planning to release a new HD version of the SMC Pentax-FA* 200mm F2.8 ED [IF] lens?
Update: it seems that there is also a new HD PENTAX-FA 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.
Here is the full video:
A quick update on my previous post: Ricoh Japan listed more 645 medium format lenses as discontinued.
Here is the complete list of discontinued 645 lenses (B&H currently has 15 medium format Pentax lenses in stock):
