DIY Photography

Your one stop shop for everything photo-video

  • News
  • Inspiration
  • Reviews
  • Tutorials
  • DIY
  • Gear
Search

Submit A Story

Pentax announce two new 50mm and 11-18mm “star series” lenses for super-high resolution photography

Oct 26, 2017 by John Aldred Add Comment

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Flipboard
  • WhatsApp

There’s been a whole lot of new lens announcements lately. This latest pair are coming from Ricoh, with a 50mm f/1.4 full frame prime and an 11-18mm f/2.8 APS-C zoom for Pentax K-Mount. They form the beginning of a new generation of “Star series” lenses aimed specifically super-high resolution photography.

Ricoh say that the final specs, and even the names of these lenses are subject to change before official announcement next year. But here’s the information they’ve released so far.

HD PENTAX-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW

  • PENTAX K-mount covering the image circle of a 35mm-format full-frame image sensor
  • Newly developed ring-shaped SDM (Supersonic Direct-drive Motor) for faster, quieter AF operation
  • AW (All-Weather) construction to prevent intrusion of dust and rain and ideal for use in demanding shooting conditions
  • Minimum shooting distance of 0.4 meters
  • Note: this is an updated version of the reference product shown at CP+ 2017

HD PENTAX-DA* 11-18mm F2.8

  • PENTAX K-mount covering the image circle of an APS-C-format image sensor
  • High-performance Star-series model providing excellent resolution even at open aperture
  • Large-aperture, ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with a maximum aperture of F2.8 (fixed) and an angle of view between 17mm and 27.5mm (in the 35mm format)

Obviously, given that even the names are finalised yet, there’s no prices or pre-order available on these yet. But, there are expected release dates. The 50mm f/1.4 is scheduled for release in spring of 2018. The 11-18mm f/2.8 is set for a summer 2018 release. Both lenses will be on display as reference products at Photo Plus Expo in New York.

FIND THIS INTERESTING? SHARE IT WITH YOUR FRIENDS!

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Flipboard
  • WhatsApp

Related posts:

Does Adobe’s Super Resolution eliminate the need for high resolution cameras? Pentax releases HD Pentax-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW zoom lens for APS-C The wait is over – The Pentax 11-18mm f/2.8 is here and so is a new 35mm f/2 Pentax is finally releasing their ultrawide 11-18mm f/2.8 zoom and new full frame 35mm f/2

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: Gear Announcement, K-Mount, pentax, Pentax Lens, PPE 2017

John Aldred: from diyphotography.net

About John Aldred

John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

« Hasselblad X1D beats Nikon D850 with 102 points at DxO
This video is a perfect parody of wedding guests taking photos »

Submit A Story

Get our FREE Lighting Book

DIYP lighting book cover

* download requires newsletter signup

Recent Comments

Free Resources

Advanced lighting book

Learn photography

Recent Posts

  • New lens brand Thypoch launches with 28mm f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica M
  • Ridiculous AI image of “Giant of Kandahar” has been fooling the internet
  • Fujifilm’s new Instax Pal is a tiny camera and a huge hassle
  • Five tips to capture beautiful photos nearby
  • A deep dive into Sigma’s new FP firmware

Udi Tirosh: from diyphotography.netUdi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.

Alex Baker: from diyphotography.netAlex Baker is a portrait and lifestyle driven photographer based in Valencia, Spain. She works on a range of projects from commercial to fine art and has had work featured in publications such as The Daily Mail, Conde Nast Traveller and El Mundo, and has exhibited work across Europe

David Williams: from diyphotography.netDave Williams is an accomplished travel photographer, writer, and best-selling author from the UK. He is also a photography educator and published Aurora expert. Dave has traveled extensively in recent years, capturing stunning images from around the world in a modified van. His work has been featured in various publications and he has worked with notable brands such as Skoda, EE, Boeing, Huawei, Microsoft, BMW, Conde Nast, Electronic Arts, Discovery, BBC, The Guardian, ESPN, NBC, and many others.

John Aldred: from diyphotography.netJohn Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

Dunja Djudjic: from diyphotography.netDunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

Copyright © DIYPhotography 2006 - 2023 | About | Contact | Advertise | Write for DIYP | Full Disclosure | Privacy Policy