HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens Officially Announced, Priced $1,899.95

Today, Ricoh has just officially announced the new  HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens.  It offers numerous special elements, a new AF motor and the build quality from high-end Pentax lenses.

This new lens costs $1,899 and will start shipping in mid-June. Continue reading “HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens Officially Announced, Priced $1,899.95”

HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens to be Announced on May 28, to Cost More than Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM

The new HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens is expected to be announced on May 28th, 2020. According to the latest new from Nokishita-C, this new lens will cost  248,000 yen including tax.

Since the initial price of Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM  lens is the lowest price of 211,179 yen,  it seems that the price of Pentax will be slightly higher than Sony.
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HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens Development Announced

This is the image of the new HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 85mmF1.4ED SDM AW” lens. Ricoh has just announced the development of this new lens. It is a large aperture medium telephoto single focus lens for K mount. It will start shipping in late 2020 and the price is not leaked yet. Continue reading “HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens Development Announced”

Ricoh is Developing a Flagship Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLR Camera, Release Date in 2020

Ricoh has just announced that they are developing a new highest-end/flagship K-mount APS-C DSLR camera, will be officially announced in 2020. This camera will be reference exhibit at “PENTAX Meeting 100th Anniversary Special” in September.

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New Pentax APS-C DSLR Camera Coming CP+ 2020 (Image Quality Dramatically Improved)

According to Japanese website “Photo of the Day”, Ricoh will release a new Pentax APS-C DSLR camera next year around CP+ 2020. According to rumors, this camera will be the successor of Pentax K-3 II, but not K-3 III, will be a new line of camera similar to K-3 line with best image quality of all Pentax APS-C cameras. The image processing mechanism of this APS-C DSLR camera will dramatically improved.

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HD PENTAX-FA 35mm f/2 and HD PENTAX-DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW Announced !

Ricoh has officially announced two new Pentax lenses today. The HD PENTAX-FA 35mm f/2 lens is a full frame K-mount lens, the HD PENTAX-DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens is an APS-C K-mount lens.

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New Pentax APS-C DSLR Camera to be Announced at CP+ Show 2019

According to PF, a new Pentax APS-C DSLR camera will be announced in early 2019, around CP+ Show in February. This new Pentax APS-C camera will not replace current Pentax K-3 series, instead, it will be a new model, and to have some more features from Pentax K-1 series. Stay tuned.

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Pentax HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens Announced, Price $1,199

pentax hd 50mm f 1.4 sdm aw lens

Ricoh has officially announced the Pentax HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens today. The US price for this lens is $1,199.99, it will be shipping in this July, 2018. You can pre-order this lens at Amazon/B&H Photo Video/Adorama.
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