> Fred wrote:
>>No, I don't believe so, P�l (<g>). I can say with certainty that
>>the lens barrel of my own A* 600/5.6 is a definite uniform pale
>>green in color.
>>
>>Apparently, though, judging by your reaction, I might be suffering
>>from (or I may be guilty of) unbridled extrapolation, simply by
>>assuming that all the other big (non-black) A* lenses (the 300/2.8,
>>the 400/2.8, and the 1200/8, and maybe even other instances of the
>>600/5.6) must also be light green in color.
>>
>>I know that catalog/brochure ("Pentax Lenses and Accessories")
>>photos make it seem as if these lenses are white or off-white in
>>color, I just assumed that this impression was due to the fact that
>>the light green color was subtle enough to not reproduce in a simple
> I've owned two A* 300/2.8 lenses and both were white without the
> slightest tint of green. I even replaced the hood on one of them
> and the replacement were also white. All pictures I've seen of
> the lenses are white and Pentax even describe the casing as
> white. Are you sure yours haven't been subjected to a paint job?
No, I don't think there's been any repainting, P�l. The paint job
is just too thorough and too uniform.
Fred
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