>Well, not actually totally unusable, they would be the perfect mate for the
>ZX-30 and ZX-50. They would also work well with the PZ-1p (how many of you
>PZ-1p users use the aperture ring on A and FA lenses instead of
I do when I need to check the DOF. I admit it is not as convinence though
(because the Z-1p's body blocked too much space).
>hypermodes?) On other cameras like the ZX-5n, ZX-3, and ZX-M (ZX-7 and
>ZX-10 too?) - and older cameras like the Super Program you'd be stuck with
>Program and Tv modes only. With the P3 series and A3000 they would be
>program mode only, which would really stink. I hope Pentax doesn't do
>this, though I think there are KAF Tamron lenses without aperture rings...
>How much does tho aperture ring add to the cost of a lens anyway?
Could be quite a bit. It's not just the ring, but all the mechanical stuffs
inside too. Not to mention the R&D cost.
regards,
Alan Chan
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