When I heard about lenses without aperture rings, I was upset. How dare they! Then, after using the istDS, and being able to adjust the aperture from the camera body, I could see some real advantages. However, I still like lenses with aperture settings, but then, I still like old Leicas, Pentax screw mounts and K bodies. But there are some advantages to controlling the aperture from the body, and as long as you're doing that, the aperture ring serves no purpose.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: 3/7/2006 7:34:46 PM > Subject: Re: which camera to buy? > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Gautam Sarup" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Why are lenses being designed without aperture rings anyway? > > Cost? > > > Yes.
