Pentax has just officially announced the new Pentax HD Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited Lens. It is an updated version of the ‘smc’ version of this ultra-compact lens, which was released in 1997. It has an ‘HD’ coating to reduce flare and ghosting, and fully rounded aperture blades. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 45cm (17.7″) and a max magnification of 0.12x. The lens is all-aluminum (but not weather-sealed) and includes an aperture ring. This new lens costs $599.95, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama. Continue reading
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Pentax HD Pentax-FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited Lens Announced, Priced $1,049.95, Available for Pre-Order
Pentax has just officially announced the new Pentax HD Pentax-FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited lens. It is an updated version of the ‘smc’ version which was released in 2001. It has an ‘HD’ coating to reduce flare and ghosting, and fully rounded aperture blades. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 30cm (11.8″) and a max magnification of 0.16x. The lens is all-aluminum (but not weather-sealed) and includes an aperture ring. This new lens costs $1,049.95, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama. Continue reading
Price Info of 3 Silver Pentax Lenses Leaked
The price of Pentax “D FA★70-200mm F2.8” “D FA★50mm F1.4” “D FA★85mm F1.4” Silver Edition was leaked at Nokishita-C, along with the silver version Pentax K-1 Mark II.
HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens Sample Images
In May 2020, Pentax officially announced the new HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens Pentax full-frame and crop-sensor DSLR cameras. This new lens joins the FA* 50mm F1.4 as one of the latest fast-aperture lenses for the Pentax K-mount. Here are some sample images posted at DPReview. Just take a look to find out how it performs. These photos are taken with Pentax K-1 Mark II. Continue reading
HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens Officially Announced
Ricoh has just officially announced the new HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens. It is a fast medium telephoto prime for Pentax full-frame DSLRs, featuring three Super ED elements, a newly designed ring-type SDM motor, weather-sealed and a Super Protect coating to resist water and oil. 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 to Cost More than Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM
The new HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens is scheduled 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, a little more than Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM lens.
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HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens Leaked on Amazon UK
The upcoming HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens is now listed at Amazon UK with the price tag £2,099.59. It is expected to be announced on May 28th, 2020.
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HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens “in full production run, but with a low number of unit”
In March 2020, the development of “HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 85mmF1.4ED SDM AW” lens was officially announced. According to the latest rumors from Pentax Rumors, this new lens is expected to be officially announced in the second half of 2020. Continue reading
HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens Development Announced
Ricoh has just announced the development of “HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 85mmF1.4ED SDM AW” 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 70-210mmF4ED SDM WR Lens Announced
Pentax HD FA 70-210mmF4ED SDM WR lens is announced in Japan. Continue reading