Ricoh has announced the new HD Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW wide-angle zoom lens, available from the end of the month.
Posted: 15/07/2021 - 14:51
Ricoh Imaging has announced the new HD Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW wide-angle zoom lens, available from the 30th July, the lens is priced at £1499 / €1499, with pre-orders available from SRS Microsystems.
From Pentax: This standard zoom lens has been developed as the latest model of the new-generation Star (*) series, designed to provide improved image quality and high-speed, high-precision autofocus operation to accommodate the super-high-performance digital cameras of the future.
By incorporating the latest optical design technologies, the optics have been completely redesigned to assure high-resolution, high-contrast images even at open aperture. Compared with the existing smc PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm F2.8ED AL [IF] SDM launched in July of 2007, this lens delivers greatly improved imaging performance.
It also incorporates a PLM (Pulse Motor) for the first time in a large-aperture lens to assure high-speed, low-noise autofocus operation. It is even fine-tuned for greater operability in manual-focus operation. This new zoom lens allows users to fully enjoy the process of photography according to their own preferences.
Specifications: HD PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW |
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General | ||||
Focal Type | Wide-angle zoom | |||
Lens Mounts | Pentax K | |||
Availability | ||||
Year announced | 2021 | |||
Discontinued | No | |||
Dimensions | ||||
Weight | 712g | |||
Construction | ||||
Weather-sealed | Yes | |||
Groups | 10 | |||
Elements | 16 | |||
Blades | 9 | |||
Lens | ||||
Maximum magnification | 0.24x | |||
Internal focusing | Yes | |||
35mm equivalent | 75 - 24mm | |||
Stabilised | No | |||
Max Aperture | f/2.8 | |||
Focal Length | 50 - 16mm | |||
Focusing | ||||
Focusing modes | Autofocus, Manual | |||
Macro | No | |||
Min Focus | 30cm |
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"high-precision autofocus operation to accommodate the super-high-performance digital cameras of the future"
I wonder what they are planning for the future, doubtful it will be DSLR
I wonder what they are planning for the future, doubtful it will be DSLR
Mirrorless..?
Optics: SMC Takumar 28-80mm 3.5-4, SMC Takumar 80-200 4, SMC 200mm 2.8, SMC A28mm 2.8mm, SMC A50mm 1.4, SMC A100mm 2.8 macro, DA10-17mm 3.5-4.5 Fisheye
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