Here are a few shots from PhotoPlus 2012 showing Pentax DSLRs with transparent bodies and even one that’s been cut in half to give you a better look at what’s going on inside that shell. [Read more…]
Pentax Q10 Meets 560mm Lens for a 3080mm Telephoto Monster
Here’s an interesting pair that I came across at the Pentax booth at PhotoPlus 2012. That’s the Pentax Q10 paired to the K-mount Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED lens via the Adapter Q. The odd combo results in a roughly 3080mm reach compared to a full frame camera, which is due to the small 1/2.3″ sensor found inside the Pentax Q10.
Pentax Full Frame Camera Coming, But Not Anytime Soon
A recent interview with Pentax Japan’s development chief confirms that Pentax is working on a full frame camera; however, it won’t be hitting shelves until 2014 at the earliest.
The relevant, translated quote from the interview is:
We are working on it [the FF camera] as a product proposal, so it will, without doubt, be released.we are developing with an eye to a post-2013 release
While it is encouraging to hear Pentax has plans to make a full frame DSLR a reality, another 2-year wait is still a tough pill to swallow for the Pentax-faithful who have been waiting patiently thus far.
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Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR Lens for 645D MF Camera
The new Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR lens is designed for Pentax’s 645D medium format camera. The 90mm lens offers an equivalent focal length of 71mm compared to a standard full frame camera.
The macro capabilities of this new lens offers a maximum magnification of 0.5x. The D FA 90mm lens features Pentax’s new HD coating for higher light transmittance and reduced reflection. Additionally, the lens offers built-in Shake Reduction for up to 3.5 stops of compensation.
The Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR will retail for $4499.95. Check availability here at B&H Photo.
Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED Lens Announced
The Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED lens is a new super-telephoto lens designed for K-mount DSLRs and offers a 859mm equivalent focal length on crop-sensor cameras like the new Pentax K-5 II. The new 560mm behemoth sports a new HD coating for higher light transmittance with reduced reflection for less flare and ghosting.
The new lens is also designated as an all weather lens with 29 special seals to prevent intrusion of dust and water. The lens features a removable filter holder, which accommodates a 40.5mm circular polarizer that is included and can be rotated using a control ring.
The Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED lens retails for $6999.95 and should be available in December 2012. Check availability here at B&H Photo.
Pentax DA 18-270mm F3.5-5.6 ED SDM Lens Unveiled
Pentax has unveiled its new DA 18-270mm F3.5-5.6 ED SDM lens. The 15x zoom lens covers a 27.5-414mm equivalent on Pentax’s crop sensor bodies like the new Pentax K-5 II. The new 18-270mm lens features Pentax’s SDM AF system with a supersonic motor for faster AF speeds, along with two extra-low dispersion elements.
The DA 18-270mm F3.5-5.6 ED SDM lens offers a 1.6 ft. minimum focus distance throughout the zoom range. The new lens should be available in November 2012 for $799.95. Check availability on the new lens here at B&H Photo.
Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs DSLRs Announced
Pentax finally took the wraps off the previously leaked, K-5 II and K-5 IIs DSLRs. The K-5 II and K-5 IIs replace the popular K-5, which launched in October 2010. Both DSLRs sport a 16.28MP APS-C format CMOS sensor, while the K-5 IIs is offered without an anti-aliasing filter. [Read more…]
Pentax Q10 Officially Unveiled Along with New 15-45mm Lens and K-Mount Adapter
The Pentax Q10 is a new Q-system mirrorless camera sporting a 12.4MP sensor and 1080p HD video capture. The Q10 retails for $599.95 with a kit lens and should be available in October. You can find the new Q10 here at B&H Photo.
Pentax Q10 Key Features
- 12.4MP sensor
- 1080/30p H.264 video
- Sensor-based Shake Reduction
- ISO 100-6400
- 3-inch LCD
- Built-in HDR
Along with the Q10, Pentax also announced a new 15-45mm f/2.8 lens, which covers an effective focal length on Q-system cameras of 83-249mm. The new 15-45mm f/2.8 lens will be available in October for $299.95. You can find the new Q-system lens here at B&H Photo.
Finally, Pentax unveiled a K-mount adapter for the Q system that allows you to use Pentax K-mount lenses on the tiny Q system cameras. The 5.5x crop factor on the Pentax Q system means that using the new adapter with the Pentax 300mm f/4 ED[IF] SDM lens will yield an effective focal length of 1650mm on the Pentax Q10.
The new Pentax Adapter Q will be available later this year for $249.95. You can pre-order the Adapter Q here at B&H Photo.
Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens Unveiled
Samyang is bringing the new T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC lens to market for Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony mounts. The new tilt-shift lens covers full frame sensors. It sports two aspherical elements and two extra dispersion elements. [Read more…]
Pentax Q10 Specs Leaked
As noted yesterday, the Pentax Q10 mirrorless camera is expected to be officially unveiled prior to Photokina 2012. Now, we have specs for the upcoming Pentax Q successor, which will sport a new 12.4MP backside-illuminated CMOS sensor and 1080p HD video capture.
More specs below. [Read more…]
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