Re: Is Pentax Broken?

[Joseph Tainter]

"On a related note, some of the *ist-D and *ist-Ds users on the 
dpreview.com Pentax DSLR forum have complained recently about the lack 
of availability of certain SLR lenses. Perhaps the DSLRs are starting to 
drive demand for SLR lenses up?"

This is certainly my impression. In particular the FA 77 is suddenly in 
demand. I got one in August for my D. The focal length/angle of view 
didn't interest me in 35 mm., but did on the D. I use it a lot. The DA 
16-45 was in short supply right from the start. Demand exceeds immediate 
supply for several primes. Nguyen deserves a Christmas bonus.

Joe