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Ricoh Pentax WG-90 Pre-order price, specs, and release date

Ricoh introduced the Pentax WG-90 in November 2023, and it is currently open for pre-order on various online platforms. This version marks a fresh iteration of its compact adventurer camera, incorporating most features from its predecessor while introducing the words “Pentax,” along with a USB-C port and a new metallic blue finish. The WG series undergoes another transformation. Initially launched …

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Pentax HD 50mm and SMC 50mm F1.4 Classic lenses announced

Ricoh, the company that owns the Pentax brand, has announced two new fast lenses (F/1.4) for Pentax K-mount SLR cameras (full frame): the HD Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4 and the SMC Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4 Classic. The HD Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4 is a modern lens that features a special design, including a green ring at the front of the lens, as well …

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Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome is now available for Pre-order

Ricoh has introduced a new digital SLR camera Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome, which is finally available for pre-order at the B&H photo store. Pentax K3 III Monochrome is designed exclusively for black and white photography. According to Ricoh, most cameras capture images in color and then convert them to black and white when processed on a computer. In contrast, …

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Pentax KF APS-C SLR Camera now available to Pre-order

Ricoh Imaging has announced the release of its latest rugged SLR camera, the Pentax KF. According to the manufacturer, the camera comes with an APS-C sensor and is focused on all types of outdoor shooting. It received a compact, dustproof and weather-resistant body, as well as an optical viewfinder. The Pentax KF camera received a CMOS matrix with a resolution …

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HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f2.8 ED AW Lens Announced

With the HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f2.8 ED AW, Ricoh has introduced a new Macro lens for its SLR cameras with sensors in full-frame 35mm and APS-C format from the Pentax brand. Thanks to the improved optical design, the tele macro promises a further increase in imaging quality and has also been redesigned on the outside. The Macro 100mm …

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Irix 21mm f1.4 Lens for Canon EF, Nikon F, and Pentax K

Earlier this year, Irix introduced the Irix Cine 21mm T1.5 (approx. $1,200 on Adorama) full-frame cinema lens, and now it is the turn of a similar tool for photographers – the Irix 21mm f1.4. The new Irix lens is aimed at demanding professional photographers and is available for Canon EF, Nikon F, and Pentax K mounts. It is also adapted …

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Irix 30mm f1.4 Dragonfly Lens for Canon EF, Nikon F, and Pentax K

The new Irix 30mm f1.4 Dragonfly wide angle lens is based on the already available 30mm cine model. The optical structure is identical in both versions. The manually focusable lenses differ in their bayonet mounts, but not in their optical properties. The Irix lens consists of 13 elements in 11 groups with 3 glass elements with extremely low dispersion, 2 …

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Ricoh Imaging brings PENTAX-D FA 21mm f2.4 ED Limited series DC WR Lens

In its Limited series, the Ricoh Imaging Company introduced the Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f2.4 ED Limited DC WR as the first lens in the D FA series. It is tailored to the special properties of the digital 35 mm full-frame SLR cameras and offers a particularly large angle of view for interesting perspectives and large overview shots. Following …

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Pentax brings HD-DA 16-50mm f2.8ED PLM AW Standard Zoom Lens for APS-C

The new top model Pentax K-3 Mark III (Hands-on) gets a new standard zoom wide angle lens, the Pentax HD-DA 16-50mm f2.8ED PLM AW. It was developed under the standards of the new generation “Star Series” and optimally adapted to the new K-3 Mark III SLR Pentax camera. Compared to the Pentax-DA * 16-50mm F2.8ED AL SDM, the standard zoom …

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Save $50 on Laowa 100mm f2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO for Pentax K

Venus Optics has introduced new modifications to the Laowa 100mm f2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full-frame, manual focus macro lens for Pentax K cameras, which is now available at a discounted price. This optic under the Laowa brand was introduced back in 2018. Then the lens was available with the most popular mounts at that time: Canon EF, Nikon F, …

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