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| Announced | 2004-01-01 |
| Indicative price (USD) | 575 |
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Focal range (mm) | 14 |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 77 |
| Max diameter (mm) | 83.5 |
| Mount type | Pentax KAF |
| Stabilization | No |
| AF Motor | No |
| Zoom type | / |
| Rotating front element | No |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Color | Black |
| Full-Time manual focus | Yes |
| Number of lenses | 12 |
| Number of groups | 11 |
| Diaphragm blades | 6 |
| Circular aperture | No |
| Length (mm) | 69 |
| Weight (gr) | 420 |
| Announced | 2009-08-01 |
| Indicative price (USD) | 409 |
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Focal range (mm) | 14 |
| Filter diameter (mm) | |
| Max diameter (mm) | 87 |
| Mount type | Nikon F FX |
| Stabilization | No |
| AF Motor | No |
| Zoom type | Ring |
| Rotating front element | NA |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Color | Black |
| Full-Time manual focus | NA |
| Number of lenses | 14 |
| Number of groups | 10 |
| Diaphragm blades | 6 |
| Circular aperture | Yes |
| Length (mm) | 93.6 |
| Weight (gr) | 530 |





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