You are right. I tried the DA16-45 on a ZX-L. The quick focus shift does work but only after a little resistance. I would be afraid of damaging the AF mechanism. I still like the two lenses though. Pentax is about the only manufacturer, make that only, that thinks about their universe of older cameras, or is it older owners of their universe of cameras. :)
John Power Racehorse in the desert -----Original Message----- From: R�diger Neumann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 1:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Quick Shift Focus, was New lenses from Pentax Hallo, I have just testet the DA 16-45 on the MZ-S. The Quick Focus Shift does not work. So it neats a clutch in the camera (which only the *istD has) and a signal from the lens. Yes, the new D-FAs are looking very promising, small and fully compatible. regards R�diger -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von: Sylwester Pietrzyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Datum: Sonntag, 8. August 2004 22:14 Betreff: Re: New lenses from Pentax >On Aug 8, 2004, at 9:04 PM, Alan Chan wrote: > >> Looks like Pentax will continue the tradition to keep things compact. >> It is also good to see the FA style aperture ring is gone eventually. >> But it says Quick-Shift Focus System works when mounted on *istD, what >> about other cameras? >There's no reason for QSF not to work on other than *istD cameras. This >is just mechanical coupling inside the lens to allow you moving >focussing ring regardless of camera's AF state. And after all you can >go to any shop and try DA's QSF mechanism with your Z1P today :-) >BTW - design of new lenses is very similar to AF lenses for 645. Does >it mean anything? Perhaps rumoured 645D is near? > >-- >Best regards >Sylwek > >
