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Irix has unveiled the Irix 21mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus lens. This is a variation of the Irix Cine 21mm T1.5, released in January, designed for photography. As with other similar pairs of Irix lenses, the new lens optically replicates its film counterpart, differing in appearance and a more familiar focus ring. The optical design […]
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Ricoh abandons mass production and mass sales of cameras
The Japanese division of Ricoh Imaging has announced the cessation of mass production and mass sales of Pentax and GR cameras in Japan. Instead, the company will shift to direct sales using “digital methods.” This was announced on the Ricoh Japan website by company president Noboru Akabane. He elaborated, the company will “upgrade its production […]
HD Pentax-D FA 21mmF2.4ED Limited DC WR lens introduced
As expected, Ricoh Imaging has unveiled the HD Pentax-D FA 21mmF2.4ED Limited DC WR lens, preliminary information on which appeared the day before. According to the manufacturer, this is the first D FA lens to cover a full frame of a DSLR and is designed to “optimize the visual quality” of digital images. The manufacturer […]
HD Pentax-DA * 16-50mmF2.8ED PLM AW Lens Sales Date Announced
At the end of February this year, Ricoh Imaging announced the development of the HD Pentax-DA * 16-50mmF2.8ED PLM AW lens, which it refers to as a new generation of the Star series. Then the manufacturer limited itself to publishing only some technical characteristics, promising to release this lens for Pentax APS-C digital SLR cameras […]
HD Pentax-DA * 16-50mmF2.8ED PLM AW lens introduced
Ricoh Imaging has introduced the HD Pentax-DA * 16-50mmF2.8ED PLM AW KAF4 mount for use with APS-C DSLR cameras. Standard zoom lens with constant f / 2.8 maximum aperture outperforms comparable smc model Pentax-DA * 16-50mmF2.8ED AL[IF]SDM released since 2007. One of the advantages of the novelty is the pulse drive automatic focusing (PLM), first […]
HD Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW lens discontinued
According to the source, Ricoh Imaging has discontinued the HD Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW lens. This telephoto lens for APS-C K-mount cameras was introduced in 2012. Taking into account the crop factor, its equivalent focal length is 859 mm. The lens with a diameter of 130 mm, a length of 522 mm and […]
Pentax K-3 Mark III camera will be available for pre-order very soon
According to the source, next week will begin accepting pre-orders for several new Pentax products, including the long-awaited K-3 Mark III camera. The camera is said to be offered in black and silver. It can be purchased separately or bundled with the lens. The source does not specify what lens the manufacturer plans to equip […]
HD Pentax-FA 31mmF1.8 Limited, HD Pentax-FA 43mmF1.9 Limited and HD Pentax-FA 77mmF1.8 Limited lenses introduced
As expected, Ricoh Imaging has unveiled three HD Pentax-FA Limited lens models, preliminary information on which appeared the day before. Thanks to the latest HD coating and rounded aperture, these new KAF-mount lenses boast “significantly improved image performance,” according to the manufacturer. The lenses based on the FA Limited series are superior in optical performance. […]
HD Pentax-DA * 16-50mmF2.8ED PLM AW Lens Announced
Ricoh Imaging has announced the development of the HD Pentax-DA * 16-50mmF2.8ED PLM AW lens, which it claims is a new generation of the Star series. This lens will be designed for Pentax APS-C digital SLR cameras. Pentax K-3 Mark III flagship DSLR postponed again The manufacturer says it has redefined its internal standards when […]
Gallery of the Day: Pentax K-1 Mark II J Limited 01 Camera Images
The source has released a large series of images of the Pentax K-1 Mark II J Limited 01 camera, which is expected to be announced soon. Judging by these images, the novelty will be offered in several color options. Along with the camera will be presented lenses HD Pentax-FA 31mm f / 1.8 Limited, HD […]