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Ricoh has officially announced two new lenses for Pentax SLR cameras . The HD Pentax DA*11-28mm f2.8 lens is designed for APSC Pentax K3 , K70 and KP bodies and due to the crop factor , the lens ends up being 17-27.5mm (35mm eqv) . The lens a part of the Pentax Star series lineup is said to be available early next year . Also announced is the Pentax FA* 50mm f1.4 , this , designed mostly with full frame cameras in mind (K1) is weather sealed for all your outdoor activities .The lens also features a  new ring SDM (Supersonic direct drive motor) Autofocus motor which provides silent AF operation , the minimum focusing distance of the lens is 0.4m Pentax is yet to announce pricing and availability details of this lens . Written by Rakitha for MasHD Source - ricoh

Pentax has announced a new DSLR to replace the 2 year old  K3 II . The new camera , which sports a new PRIME 4 image processor , a 24mp APS-C CMOS sensor with a maximum iso of 819,200 and a maximum shutter speed of 1/6000(1/24000 electronic shutter)  . The camera , designed with some elements from the K1 Full frame camera is also equipped with a 5 axis mechanical stabilization system as well . The body of the camera - which is weather resistant is also said to be able to operate in -10 degrees C allowing Pentax users to explore harsh environments for that perfect picture  Pentax KP is expected to cost $1099 . From Pentax - WEST CALDWELL, NJ, January 25, 2017—Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX KP , an ultra-compact and highly portable DSLR with features and controls that facilitate capturing outstanding images, even in the most demanding conditions. The PENTAX KP packs many of the advanced capabilities of the award-winning PENTAX K-3 series...