Perhaps relevant to this discussion: Pentax Japan lens list updated 13 July 2005 http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=14654808Godfrey
The Pentax rep said that the lens was officially discontinued monday, two days ago. I had one back ordered for 3 months and they said it will not be possible obtain that lens.
If such a sad thing happened, I guess B&H will soon be forced to change "back-order" to unavailable.
No more 50/1.4... telephoto! Andre
