This cult-favorite DSLR camera is vanishing from the market
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Thanks to its 36MP full-frame sensor and unique feature set the Pentax K-1 Mark II is a popular DSLR camera. | Credit: Future
Despite the mirrorless camera takeover, DSLRs are still popular with amateur and professional photographers – and Pentax remains one of the few brands keeping the format alive.
Now, however, one of its cult favorite cameras appears to be on the way out. The Pentax K-1 Mark II , a 36MP full-frame DSLR , is now marked as "discontinued" by multiple major retailers in Japan.
While Ricoh has yet to confirm global discontinuation officially, this follows the earlier disappearance of the K1 Mark II 28-105mm lens kit . In the past, Ricoh often hasn't issued a formal announcement; instead, its products just quietly left the market.
While Canon and Nikon moved much of their focus to mirrorless, Pentax always remained a compelling alternative for photographers who prefer the traditional DSLR experience.
Saying this, the brand ended the production of multiple models in a relatively short amount of time. First it was the Pentax K-3 Mark II , followed by the Monochrome version in March 2026.
Current availability & prices
The Pentax K-1 Mark II has features that other DSLRs don't offer – and for photographic genres like landscapes and low-light scenes, it's known for delivering high-resolution images. Read our full K-1 Mark II review here | Credit: Digital Camera Magazine
So, for anyone considering a K-1 Mark II, now is a good time to buy a brand-new DSLR rather than relying on the second-hand market, which could become the only option if global stock continues to shrink.
🇺🇸 US
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Pentax K-1 Mark II body $1,796.95 at B&H
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Pentax K-1 Mark II body on backorder at Adorama, not listed on Amazon
🇬🇧 UK
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Pentax K-1 Mark II body £1,895 at Amazon , £1,899 at Wex (limited stock) ; Price match: £1,899 at Clifton Cameras (low stock)
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Pentax K-1 Mark II + 28-105mm lens £2,499 at Wex (special order) , £2,499.99 at Amazon
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