From: Bruce Rubenstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 09:06:21 -0500
What you want them [Pentax] to do, what they can do and what they will do aren't necessarily related. Market demand isn't a business case for Pentax being able to make more money by offering those technologies.
True, but I have no doubt that Pentax *can* offer those technologies. (they have patents for USM and IS). Then the question is - are they going to do it? Well, everyone else is doing it. However, following others are not enough for Pentax, as we all know. :-) I don't believe in USM for standard zooms, but I can understand those who wants it for big telephotos. And USM technology can be made less noisy than mechanical coupling of aperture. (but USM isn't automatically "noisefree". Just listen to Sigma HSM...). Many consumers doesn't consider buying Pentax because of the lack of USM and IS. So, by not offering USM and IS - Pentax are loosing money and market share.
I would be perfectly happy with Nikon's 24-120 VR SWM lens. A good lens when travelling.
Best wishes, Roland
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