Ricoh Announces 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR Lens for Upcoming Pentax Full Frame DSLR

Ricoh announced a new full frame zoom lens – Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens for the upcoming Pentax full frame DSLR camera. The US price of the lens is $1,299.95 (available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama). And this new Pentax lens will be released on October 20th, 2015. I have to say this new Pentax lens is completely identical to the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD lens.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

  • K Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Three Aspherical & Three ED Elements
  • Anomalous Dispersion Aspherical Element
  • HD Lens Coating
  • Supersonic Direct-Drive Autofocus Motor
  • Quick-Shift Focus, Zoom Lock Lever
  • Weather-Resistant Construction
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR specifications

Principal specifications
Lens type Zoom lens
Max Format size 35mm FF
Focal length 24–70 mm
Lens mount Pentax KAF3
Aperture
Maximum aperture F2.8
Aperture ring No
Optics
Special elements / coatings HD Coating
Focus
Autofocus Yes
Motor type Ultrasonic
Full time manual Unknown
Physical
Sealing Yes
Hood supplied Yes

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