This is pretty much what I have been suggesting for awhile now.
I know. I didn't believed you at first, but since all Pentax distributores - except Pentax U.S - tells the same story, then I'm starting to believe you more and more. :-)
Anyway, the *ist D was initially made with the same crippled mount but >as I have said a few days ago, Pentax is apparently working on >modifications and the *ist D design isn't finalized yet. So theres still hope for the digital version.
All distributors tells the same story here - compatible with KAF2, KAF, KA and K-mount with 645 and screwmount adapters.
Interestingly (if I'm not reading too much into it), the data file >says the *ist uses Kaf mount but is compatible wth both Kaf2 and Kaf >mount. This opens for that the *ist may have Kaf3 mount.
Now you're reading too much into it. :-) Pentax U.S uses a similar line in the specs for the ZX-L (MZ-6).
"Usable lenses: PENTAX KAF2-, KAF-, KA- and K-mount lenses. (Autofocus possible with KA- and K-mount lenses using AF adapter)."
I believe that the *ist can *use* K-mount lenses. It can meter with them (but only with the lenses set at the widest aperture) and it can fire the shutter. So, K-mount lenses are *usable*, just as the press release says, but not as usable as KAF2, KAF and KA-mount lenses.
Best wishes, Roland
_________________________________________________________________
Skaffa fler messengerkontakter - Vinn 10.000 i resecheckar! http://messenger.msn.se/promo
