Ricoh announces new $1,400 21mm F2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens, set for November release

[Deep breath] Ricoh has announced the release of its new HD Pentax-D FA 21mm F2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens (Phew, that was a mouthful). This new lens is designed for Pentax K-mount full-frame DSLR camera systems and is the latest in the company’s ‘Limited’ lens series, which it says is set apart for the lens’ ‘distinctive image rendition and exterior design.’

The lens is constructed of 11 elements in eight groups, including four extra-low dispersion elements and one ‘Super’ extra-low dispersion elements, both of which aim ‘to minimize chromatic aberration and prevent color bleeding, not only in the main in-focus area, but also in the surrounding defocused areas.’

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