Category Archives: Pentax

Ricoh published an updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2015

Ricoh published an updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap. Three more new lenses are expected to be announced in the “2015 or later” timeframe:

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HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens announced (Tamron design?)

By PR admin | Published: September 24, 2015

Ricoh officially announced the previously rumored HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens. The US price of the lens is $1,299.95 (available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama). As some readers already noticed, the new Pentax lens is completely identical to this Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD lens and I don’t think this is a […]

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Pictures and specs of the HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens and Ricoh WG-40 camera

By PR admin | Published: September 24, 2015

The new HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR lens will be announced tomorrow (September 25). Here are the detailed specifications: Lens construction: 17 elements in 12 group 3 ED elements, 1 anomalous dispersion aspherical element, 3 aspherical elements Ultrasonic motor Weather proof design HD coating Zoom lock lever Quick Shift Focus (QSF) Minimum […]

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Next Pentax announcement: FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens and WG-40 camera

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2015

Update: additional information on the new HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens and WG-40 camera is available here. An update on my earlier post on the upcoming Pentax announcement (most likely to take place this Friday):

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New Pentax lenses rumored for this Friday

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2015

New Pentax lenses are rumored to be announced this Friday – most likely full frame lenses for the upcoming DSLR camera and the a 24-70mm f/2.8 is a possibility. This rumor was posted on multiple forums and I am not sure about the reliability of the source. Update: additional information on the new HD PENTAX-D FA […]

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Size comparison between the new Pentax full frame and K-3 DSLR cameras

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2015

Xitek forum member created a size comparison between the Pentax full frame DSLR camera (screenshots taken from the new teaser) and the K-3 (via Ricehigh).

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The latest rebates from Rokinon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Fuji, Leica, Nikon, Canon, Sigma and Tamron

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2015

The Rokinon XEEN cine lenses currently have an early adopters discount: $1500 instant rebate on the 24mm/50mm/85mm Canon, Micro 4/3, Nikon, PL, or Sony E mount lens set or a $300 instant rebate on any XEEN cine lens: see the details at B&H, Adorama and Amazon. Check out the latest Sony cameras and lens instant rebates. […]

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Pentax will announce their full frame DSLR camera in Spring of 2016

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2015

Pentax has a new website (teaser?) that simply says: Full Frame Pentax 2016 Spring Debut. When Pentax announced their plans for a new full frame DSLR camera earlier this year, the shipping was supposed to start by the end of 2015. No additional information was released – we still don’t know the camera’s specs and model name. Via DCWatch

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