

The new HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR lens will be announced tomorrow (September 25). Here are the detailed specifications:

Lens construction: 17 elements in 12 group

3 ED elements, 1 anomalous dispersion aspherical element, 3 aspherical elements

Ultrasonic motor

Weather proof design

HD coating

Zoom lock lever

Quick Shift Focus (QSF)

Minimum focusing distance: 0.38m

Maximum magnification: 0.20x

Filter diameter: 82mm

9 circular diaphragm aperture blades

Maximum diameter: 88.5mm

Total length: 109.5mm

Weight: 787g (812g with lens hood)

Release date: October 16, 2015

Suggested retail price in Japan: 226,800 yen including tax (around $1,900)



Here are also the specs of the new Pentax Ricoh WG-40 waterproof camera (also to be announced tomorrow) that will replace the current WG-30 model:

Waterproof up till 14m

Drop impact resistance up till 1.6m

Optimized white balance

Underwater mode and an additional dedicated flash photography mode

Image finish to Ya (MIYABI)

The other specs are the same as the current WG-30 model

Via Digicame-info