Pentax New 35mm & Medium Format Lenses
PENTAX announced the introduction of new lenses to the 35mm and medium format line. The new lens line-up includes the SMC FA 28mm-70mm f/4 AL, the SMC PENTAX F 100mm-300mm f/4.5-f/5.6 and the SMC PENTAX FA soft 85mm f/2.8 for the 35mm line. Owners of the PENTAX 645 system can now add the new 645 45mm-85mm f/4.5 lens to their collection.
The SMC FA 28mm-70mm f/4 AL lens is a result of advanced computer assisted lens design and analysis technology. Despite its affordable price, this new lens features aspherical lens elements and a maximum aperture of f/4 throughout its focal length range to produce beautiful true-to-life photographs.
The SMC PENTAX F 100mm-300mm f/4.5-f/5.6 is designed for maximum holding comfort. It is compact and easy to maneuver, particularly for a lens with such a wide focal range.Photographers who shoot portraits will appreciate PENTAX's new SMC soft 85mm f/2.8 lens. It incorporates the original floating mechanism in its focusing system to produce high quality images over its entire focus range.
The PENTAX 645 45mm-85mm f/4.5 wide angle zoom lens is sure to be a welcome addition to the current 645 lens offering. In terms of the 35mm format, it has the focal length covering 27mm to 51mm-- the range most frequently used by photographers. Consequently, it can greatly enhance the versatility of the PENTAX 645 in many different applications.
23 February 1996
