Bruce Dayton wrote: > > Just saw this on DPreview: > http://www.dpreview.com/news/0408/04080801pentax_lenses.asp > > Seems that they are taking the design of the DA 16-45 to some degree. > The slick focus mechanism which allows focusing manually or auto > without flipping a switch or pulling on the focus ring (FA* style) > along with much lighter weight. > > There used to be a few reasons why I preferred my Tamron 90/2.8 macro > over the FA 100/2.8 - weight, size of focus ring, smoothness of manual > focus. Seems that Pentax has made it so there is no reason to go for > the Tamron anymore. > > On top of that, these new lenses are full image circle and have > aperture rings! This should be big news to all who are retaining > older camera bodies or hoping for a full frame DSLR at some point. > > -- > Best regards, > Bruce
I haven't put any input into the list for a while but had to comment on this thread. I like what I see, I have not gone digital yet and was wondering if Pentax would be in my digital SLR future despite my having many SMC Pentax lenses. This is good news to me. Bruce commented "Nice small, full featured equipment. Somewhat reminiscent of the M series bodies and lenses.". My first thought was, "these look like M series lenses" when I saw the pictures of the lenses. -- David S. Nature and wildlife photography http://www.sheppardphotos.com
