Ricoh announces RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for GXR camera 0

by Val Galin • Lens • Tags: , , ,

Pentax owner Ricoh Co., Ltd. recently launched a new module for their GXR camera unit, the RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

The new Ricoh lens for GXR, which is an interchangeable camera system where you can mount different camera units, is the first module that sports a 16MP sensor. It features a 24-85 mm wide-angle zoom lens, an APS-C size CMOS sensor, and Smooth Imaging Engine IV.

RICOH LENS A16 24 85mm F3.5 5.5 Ricoh announces RICOH LENS A16 24 85mm F3.5 5.5 for GXR camera

RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here are some of the key features of RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5:

  • Newly developed 24-85 mm wide-angle zoom lens with an APS-C size CMOS sensor with approximately 16.20 million pixels
  • Diverse shooting functions and high operability
  • Highly precise focusing
  • The power of expression that is a hallmark of the GXR series

Also added are new options like:

  • A newly designed lens hood (LH-2) especially for this camera unit.
  • A lens cap (LC-3) that opens and closes simultaneously with the movement of the lens. It does not need to be removed when shooting.
  • A wrapping sheet (WS-1) that can wrap the GXR when the camera unit, external viewfinder, and other options are attached.

On related news, Ricoh’s Pentax has recently announced the new Pentax K-01 and also released their 2012-2013 K-mount lens roadmap.

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