Pentax will announce their 2012 plans at the CP+ show, here are the details
Those are the new products for 2012 Pentax is expected to announce at the CP+ show in Japan this week (Google translated):
Pentax smc DA 645 25 mm / 4.0: NEW RELEASE No, but suitable only as a DA lens. First delivery in April 2012 probably.
Pentax smc D FA 645 90mm / 2.8: Lightweight telephoto lens, ideal for portraits with a special Bokeh. Market introduction in 2012.
Pentax smc DA 560mm / 5.6: Expected long telephoto lens for K mount for sports and nature photography. Market introduction in 2012.
Pentax smc DA 50 mm / 1.8: Bright lens with telephoto lens for low-K bayonet launch in 2012.
PENTAX interchangeable lens for K-01: Focal length and launch is still open. Especially the slim design for K-01.
PENTAX interchangeable lens system for Q: Telephoto zoom lens with excellent performance, focal length is not known. Market introduction in 2012.
PENTAX interchangeable lens system for Q: Especially in thin lens (cover design), focal length is not known. Market introduction in 2012
Q adapter for Pentax K-mount adapter for conventional lenses on the Pentax K Q: With integrated shutter unit. Only manual focusing possible. Launch in spring 2012
Pentax Image software for the transmitter 645D. Following features, the software that is offered as an option on CD-ROM:
• Images can be directly stored in a file on the PC. At the same storage on SD Memory Card is available in the camera.
• The shutter can be operated via the PC
• Available in Japanese and English
• Launch of Spring 2012