Op Wed, 08 Mar 2006 11:47:05 +0100 schreef John Whittingham
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> Why are lenses being designed without aperture rings anyway?
> Cost?
Because they are not necessary.
No it's cost cutting, they're necessary if you wish to use your new
lenses on
the MX, KX and numerous others. I won't buy a lens without an aperture
ring....Period!
You want to use a reduced image circle lenses on an MX? And: how many
people still use film camera's? The pricefall for second hand film bodies
is quite dramatic, which suggests not many...
Apart from cost, doing away with the redundant aperture ring has serveral
other small advantages. A part that can wear and fail is eliminated.
Internal dust generation may be less. A point of ingress for moisture and
dust is eliminated. Lenses have a better grip for (dis-)mounting. Lenses
can be built more compact. The design is cleaner. Not big things, but
all-in-all I can understand the decision.
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Regards, Lucas
