Yes, where I see the real problem is that Pentax designated DA lenses for their DSLR's. They are all reduced frame. So that means by the definition, the lenses do not have to cover Full Frame. However, those who keep asking can they use a DA lens on their full frame film camera are trying to change the meaning.
SO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO you can't use DA lenses on your film body. At least not according to Pentax and the lens designation. If you want to do it anyway and are happy with the results, more power to you. This is not an issue of designating in a manner that is hard to understand, it is a matter of some individuals not wanting to follow the designation. -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, October 2, 2007, 12:27:14 PM, you wrote: JF> On Tue, Oct 02, 2007 at 08:18:49PM +0200, Boris Liberman wrote: >> >> Godfrey, I find it incredibly strange that Pentax produced DA 40 and DA >> 70 that cover full frame (presumably, but most probably so) obviously >> knowing it and not having advertised it in any way. JF> Why? The lenses work just fine with all camera bodies Pentax currently sell. JF> I doubt if they've even been tested on an old film body to see whether they JF> vignette, or whether the corner resolution meets whatever criteria Pentax use. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
