Because the 20mm, and the 15mm if I should get one, would be used on older, mechanical, manual bodies, and I much prefer the focus feel on such lenses to the feel of manually focusing an AF lens. The Ltd lenses are somewhat of an exception, as their focus feel (and focusing ring) are acceptable. Plus, the difference in price between a used 20mm A and a new 20mm FA is about $100.00 - $200.00, money which I could put to better use than giving to B&H for an FA version.
I'm not giving up film for digital, so wherever possible, a lens that will serve me well on film and the digi camera is very desireable. Shel > [Original Message] > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Don' take it as criticism but why? > > I use both mf and af with the 20-35, 14, and 35 a lot. AF is often quite useful w these focal lengths as well as fast & accurate. Very easy to zone focus too. I am not sure I understand the reason behind your preference. > > Godfrey > > -----Original Message----- > For this particular focal length, as well as some others, I much prefer > manual focus. > >
