Ricoh released new firmware updates for the Pentax K-1, K-3 and KP DSLR cameras: Pentax K-1 firmware update version 1.50 Pentax K-3 firmware update version 1.40 Pentax KP firmware update version 1.10 All three firmware updates contain optimized performance for the new HD PENTAX-D FA*50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens and “improved stability for general performance”.
An update on the pricing of the new HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens in Europe and North America: US: $1,196.95 (B&H | Adorama | Amazon) UK: £1,199 (Amazon | WEX | Park Camera) Canada: $1,635.88 (Amazon CA) Europe: €1,200
Some additional coverage of the new HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens: Pentax has a new Star Lens Special Site with a lot of information on the new 50mm lens including the Aero Bright Coating II. Sample photos from the new 50mm lens can be found here, here and here. UK pre-orders are now open: WEX | Park […]
The HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens is now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open at: B&H Adorama Amazon MTC charts and lens design: Sample photos can be found here and here. The lens specifications can be found here. The updated K-mount lens roadmap is available here. Shipping will start on July 20, […]
The new HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens is now listed on Ricoh’s US website. The US price will be $1,199.95. Shipping will start on July 20, 2018. Update – the HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens is now officially announced. Pre-orders are open at: B&H Adorama Amazon HD PENTAX-D […]
Additional information on the new HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens leaked online: Lens design: 15 elements in 9 groups Minimum shooting distance: 0.4m Maximum shooting magnification: 0.18x Filter diameter: 72mm Size: 80 × 106mm Weight: 910g Release date: July 2018 (it was delayed) Retailer price in Japan (including tax): ¥148,500 (around $1,300, as […]
Adobe released Camera Raw version 10.4 with support for the new HD PENTAX-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens and Pentax K-1 II DSLR camera. The full list of all supported cameras and lenses can be found here. Note: Dynamic Pixel Shift Resolution from the K-1 II is not currently supported (when you open images that are captured in […]
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