Category Archives: Pentax

Sigma to stop producing DSLR lenses for Pentax K-mount because they are concentrating on mirrorless

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2019

Sigma posted on their Czech Facebook page that they will no longer produce DSLR lenses for Pentax K-mount because they are concentrating on mirrorless systems – here is the Google translation:

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HD Pentax-DA Fisheye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: July 9, 2019

The previously rumored HD Pentax-DA Fisheye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED lens is now officially announced and available for pre-order: B&H Photo Amazon Park Camera WEX What’s improved: “The development of this new zoom lens was based on smc PENTAX-DA FISH-EYE10-17mmF3.5-4.5ED, while conducting a thorough review of lens coatings. The high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating has been applied […]

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Ricoh to announce a new HD Pentax-DA Fisheye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED lens

By PR admin | Published: July 8, 2019

Ricoh is rumored to announce a new HD Pentax-DA Fisheye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED lens (pictured above) on July 26th. The Japanese price will be ¥ 67,500 including tax (or around $600). For comparisons, here is the current Pentax Fisheye SMCP-DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED (IF) model (priced at $446.95): Update – the lens is now officially announced: HD […]

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Pentax KP J limited edition camera to be announced tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: June 12, 2019

The Pentax KP custom limited edition DSLR camera that was initially announced at the 2019 CP+ show in February will be officially released in a few hours. Here are the leaked pictures: Update – the Pentax KP J Limited edition DSLR camera is now officially announced: Pentax KP J Limited edition DSLR camera officially announced

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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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