Why? If you don't do AF, the AF system is irrelevant to you (Although I
generally find the focus rings to be better damped on USM-type lenses
tan most screw-drive lenses). And USM is a win for AF users, with faster
focus and less hunting.
-Adam
Juan Buhler wrote:
I hope that doesn't happen.
There are a few of us who couldn't care less about auto focus. If I
want ultrasonic motors in my lenses I know which brand to buy. If
Pentax goes that way, I see it as having yet one less option
available.
j
On 3/20/06, Sylwester Pietrzyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
K.Takeshita wrote on 25.02.06 19:44:
OTOH, I do not believe Pentax abandoned FF lenses altogether. We still need
fast tele (200/2.8, 300/2.8 etc etc) and I just cannot imagine, Pentax
being so well recognized as a superb lens maker as well, simply drop out of
normal lens biz. I think the recent lens road map is really for the digital
compatibility particularly on the wider end.
Well Ken, if my (quite reliable) source of Pentax information is right -
then new DA f2.8 lenses will have built-in AF motor (I guess ultrasonic one)
and that would be a reason to change whole line of long lenses ;-)
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Sylwek
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