I have read KAF3 patent lately and just want to share my observations (if you missed the link to KAF3 patent - here it is: http://l2.espacenet.com/espacenet/bnsviewer?CY=ep&LG=en&DB=EPD&PN=GB23741 54&ID=GB+++2374154A++I+ ) - it is obvious, that new mount will simply use power zoom contacts to transfer power for new lenses (and it will work as a power source for older powerzoom lenses too) - these contacts, are even labeled Vpz - if above will come to life - is there any possibllity, that some newer bodies with powerzoom contacts will make use of some features to be found in new lenses? At least ultrasonic motor maybe? As a matter of fact Nikon managed to do it - AFAIK even quite venerable F4 is able to utilize silent wave motor in new AF-S lenses (but not VR - vibration reduction)... - I wonder if we see new lenses in high end range, or in consumer rather? But id doesn't matter - let they do this first, and have it in production. minolta showed their SSM lenses with ultrasonic motor about one year ago, but they are still not produced... Let's hope all hopes will materialize on PMA 2003 together with introduction of DSLR!
-- Best Regards Sylwek
