> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob Brigham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>
>
> Nobody said these would be the only lenses.  It would give them a
> 'complete' lens lineup from the word go though, wouldn't
> it?

Would it? The 110 has been out of production for how long?

Seems to me they'd have a complete lens lineup if they released a
camera that takes the k-mount.

> This way
> they could develop new and better lenses over time rather
> than invest in
> large numbers of lenses prior to finding out if it is well
> received or
> launching a camera which nobody will buy because it has
> only a tiny lens
> lens lineup.

I can see us all holding our breath for years waiting for the FAD
Limited 110 16/1.4 due at the next Ulan Bator show.

> Many industries these days (cars definitely) are becoming a mass of
> niches to suit every taste - perhaps that is the way the
> camera world
> will go to a degree too?

Maybe, but these niche products are made desirable with marketing, in
which case Pentax would be in deep doo.

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