on 11.02.03 13:12, Pål Jensen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > To the extent these lenses exist at all and not a printing error, they are > obviously ultra cheap basement level lenses not meant for those who sit on > large lens inventories. Unfortunately, the competition has cheapened out and > removed the aperture ring so in order for Pentax to compete at the basement > level they have to do the same. These two lenses (if they are indeed marketed) > are obvious candidates to be bundled in a kit with an entry level camera; > possibly the "Ist". They may have bearing on the general shape of things when > it comes to Pentax K-mount system. > Nikon has started with low-end "G" lenses only. Now their every new lens is only "G" - without aperture ring (look at AF-S 24-85 or undoubtly high-end AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED). More you can read here: http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/Nikkor_Lenses/index.html Let's hope Pentax won't go the same way... :-(
-- Best Regards Sylwek
