On Monday, February 25, 2002, at 11:57 PM, ryan brooks wrote: > What is the difference between the "Late" (modern) lenses and the older > 6x7 > lenses that seem to always be floating around used? > Is there a limitation related to the AE of the 67II? Better coatings? > Different designs in some cases? All of the above?
All of the above except for the AE. Even my brand new 75mm f2.8 has no electrical contacts on the mount, so that does not appear to be changing. In terms of coatings, the newer the better, BUT Pentax has always had kickass coatings. Some lenses have been overhauled, some have not. You'll notice a real difference in minimum focus distance with the newer lens designs. Some new designs are reputed to be sharper. I haven't yet met a lens for the 67 that I haven't found sharp. In fact, the only thing I've ever found to dislike about any of the lenses I've used has been their minimum focus distance. Brother Wheatfield dislikes his old-old 75mm. The new one is stunning, and the one in-between is also supposed to be excellent. I've heard nothing about body upgrades, but then I'm not listening for them, either...heck, I went out and bought an original 67 new when the 67II had just come out. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
