The HD PENTAX-DA★16-50mm f/2.8ED PLM AW lens is now officially announced. The latest star lens incorporates a freshly designed optical system and an advanced pulse motor (PLM). Shipping will start in August with a US price of $1,400. Pre-orders should open any moment at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo. Here are the lens technical specifications:
The Pentax HD DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 lens will be announced in August and some new pictures leaked online:
The new Pentax HD DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 lens will be released in August according to this new video released by Ricoh:
Ricoh officially announced the development of a the HD PENTAX-DA★16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens for K-mount (see previous coverage of this lens): High-performance Star-series model providing excellent resolution even at open aperture PENTAX K-mount covering the image circle of an APS-C-format image sensor Large-aperture, standard-angle zoom lens with a maximum aperture of F2.8 (fixed) […]
In the just-released video, Ricoh announced two new Pentax lenses for K-mount (tentative names): Pentax D FA 21mm Limited Pentax HD DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 Both lenses are rumored to be announced in 2021. More pictures of the new lenses:
According to this tweet by @kamazikko (based on information from a magazine) Pentax was planning to exhibit two new lens mock-ups at the already canceled 2020 CP+ show (in addition to the new APS-C camera). The speculation is that the two new Pentax lenses are: DFA★ 85mm and DA★ 16-50mm II. Updated Pentax K-Mount lens roadmap […]
