Pre-order new Pentax K-S2, 18-50mm lens, AF201G flash, WG-5 P&S

Pentax launched a second wave of DSLR gear in 2015 [see Interesting Cameras & Lenses of 2015 reference page (no swimsuit edition I’m afraid), headlined by the new K-S2 dSLR, with a 20mp APS-C sensor shying away from the anti-aliasing status quo. The camera starts at $700 body only, goes $800 with the new 18-50mm f4-5.6 WR DC DA RE AX GI ZO ER kit lens, and $900 with the 18-50 and 55-200 lenses. Also coming along is a new weather-friendly AF-201G flash ($150), and a new WG-5 elementproof P&S camera under the Ricoh brand ($380).

The K-S2 is available for pre-order at Adorama and Amazon et al at the aforementioned prices.

The 18-50mm f4-5.6 lens (which is the new kit lens included with the K-S2 bundles above) goes for $300 on its own at Adorama and B&H Photo.

The new AF-201G weather-friendly flash pre-orders for $150 at Adorama and B&H Photo.

The new Ricoh branded WG-5 elementproof P&S pre-orders for $380 at Adorama and B&H Photo.

Preorder new Pentax 70-200/2.8 and 150-450/4.5-5.6 lenses

Pentax wants to empty your K-wallet with just two lenses. Announced this week are two high-end lenses. First up, it is the 70-200mm f2.8 HD D FA* ED DC AW with a pre-order price of $2300 at Adorama and B&H Photo. Next up, it is the 150-450mm f4.5-5.6 HD D FA DC AW with a pre-order price of $2500 at Adorama and B&H Photo.

Note: the “DC” in the model names is for the Direct Current (DC) autofocus motor, not to be confused with the Sigma-speak “DC” for APS-C lenses.

In-stock nao: Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

Grab your K-wallets if K-interested in this K-lens, the Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR is in-stock and ready to ship for $750 with free expedited shipping at Adorama.

Speaking of Adorama, they have a Sandisk SDHC & Compactflash sale for this week (eight options, 16GB to 512GB, $27 to $630).

Limited time Pentax SLR Lens Sale (ends 11/1)

Adorama is having a limited time sale on Pentax Lenses, featuring a total of 40 items, mostly SLR lenses, big and small, from tiny pancakes to missile launching telephotos. Also included are a couple of Q lenses and a couple of flashes. No coupon needed, the price you see is the price you pay. The discount amount is shown in red ink. The price before and after is shown above and below the red ink for each lens. A lot of them may also get 4% promotional rewards, free 2-day shipping, and New Leaf extended warranty. Check the individual product page of each lens of interest to see. We can’t post all 40 of them here.

Preorder new Pentax 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR for $750

Hide your K-wallets! Pentax_Ricoh announced a brand new SLR lens, the Pentax 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR, and said lens is available for pre-order for $750 at B&H Photo and Adorama. Release estimate not available yet.

Free 3yr Drops & Spills warranty and 4% rewards with select Pentax SLR Lenses

Adorama is having a limited time promotion where select Pentax SLR lenses get a free three year New Leaf Spills and Drops warranty plus 4% promotional rewards plus free shipping. Adorama will re-open on 10/19/14, so do factor that if you have time-sensitive needs.