Ricoh has announced the development of a new 50mm lens for Pentax K-mount cameras. According to the company, this will be a high-performance Star (★)-series full- lens with a high resolving power, high contrast and beautiful bokeh. A mock-up of the lens is currently on display at the CP+ 2017 trade show, which is being held at the Pacifico Yokohama convention centre in Japan.

Ricoh Press Release

RICOH to Exhibit One Reference Product at CP＋ 2017 Camera and Imaging Show

TOKYO, February 22, 2017 －RICOH COMPANY, LTD and RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to inform the exhibition of one reference product -- interchangeable lens currently under development -- at CP + 2017 , one of the largest and most comprehensive camera and imaging show in Asia. This annual event will be held from February 23rd to February 26th at the PACIFICO YOKOHAMA convention center in Japan.

Reference of Products
 
Interchangeable lens for PENTAX K mount digital cameras
Model name: D FA★50mmF1.4(tentative)
 
Product information:

・An image circle accommodating the image size of 35mm full-frame digital cameras
・High-performance Star (★)-series lens with high-resolution, high-contrast images and beautiful bokeh (defocus) effect
・Price: Not decided
・Market launch: Not decided
 
Notes:
Model name, design, specification are all tentative and subject to change without notice. Price and marketing launch date will be announced at later date.

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