Category Archives: Pentax

New Pentax D-FA 50-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens rumored to be announced next

By PR admin | Published: May 8, 2019

Asahi man posted a picture of an upcoming Pentax D-FA 50-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (or f/4.5-6.3) lens that should be announced next/soon. Follow PentaxRumors for additional coverage.

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Pentax ME-D camera leaked online

By PR admin | Published: April 1, 2019

The official Ricoh Imaging UK Facebook page leaked the picture of a new Pentax ME-D camera that is a digital tribute to the original Pentax ME model that was first released in 1976: Here is a screenshot of the original Facebook post in case it gets removed:

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Pentax K-3 II camera replacement rumored for 2020

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2019

Ricoh is rumored to replace the Pentax K-3 II DSLR camera in 2020 (the Pentax K-3 II is already discontinued). In an interview last year, Ricoh confirmed that a Pentax K-3 replacement is coming. Source: Digicame-info via PentaxRumors

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The latest Pentax K-mount lens roadmaps

By PR admin | Published: February 27, 2019

Here are the latest/updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmaps:

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Ricoh announced the development of a new Pentax KP custom limited edition camera and HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 85mm f/1.4 lens

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2019

Ricoh announced the development of two new “reference” products – a new DSLR camera and another full-frame lens for Pentax K-mount: Pentax KP custom limited edition camera HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 85mm f/1.4 lens

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Updated Pentax K-Mount lens roadmaps

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2019

Ricoh published updated Pentax K-Mount lens roadmaps (click for larger view):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2019

→ The new Pentax lenses are now available for pre-order: 11-18mm f/2.8 at Adorama & B&H and 35mm f/2 at Adorama & B&H. → Meike lenses are now available for sale at B&H. → Meike has a new 50mm f/1.7 lens for Nikon Z-mount, → Meike also has a new 6-11mm f/3.5 APS-C manual focusing fisheye zoom lens for Fiji X-mount.

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Ricoh announced two new lenses for Pentax K-mount: 11-18mm f/2.8 and 35mm f/2

By PR admin | Published: January 30, 2019

Ricoh announced two new lenses for Pentax K-mount: HD Pentax-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens (Adorama | B&H) HD Pentax-FA 35mm f/2 lens (Adorama | B&H)

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Also on January 31st: HD PENTAX-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW and HD PENTAX-FA 35mm f/2 K-mount lenses to be announced

By PR admin | Published: January 29, 2019

In addition to Leica and Panasonic, Ricoh will also officially announce two new K-mount lenses on January 31st :

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Ricoh interview: new Pentax 645 under consideration, Pentax Q could still be alive, “surprise” expected this year (and more)

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2019

The latest copy of the Japanese magazine Nippon Camera has an interview with Ricoh/Pentax about their plans for 2019. Here is a recap:

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