Hmf, the 560 looks like a Canon.  They point out it needs to be
competitive with the Sigma, which is <cough> $5K or so. -T

On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 1:48 PM, Darren Addy <[email protected]> wrote:
> Photos of a couple of the lenses now at PF
>
> Includes this bit of news about the 50mm f1.8
>
> "The photo of the Pentax 50mm F1.8 confirms our original suspicion
> that it would feature the same lightweight construction and plastic
> mount as the 35mm F2.4, and it will likely take its place as the
> cheapest prime lens in the Pentax lineup.  This lens will likely be a
> great performer and a good starting point for beginners.  This also
> means that it is not a replacement for the FA 50mm F1.4."
>
> More Pentax news at:
> http://www.pentaxforums.com/news/photos-of-new-pentax-lenses-revealed.html
>
> Darren Addy
> Kearney, Nebraska
>
> On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:30 PM, Darren Addy <[email protected]> wrote:
>> On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:27 PM, Matthew Hunt <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 3:21 PM, John Sessoms <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> So, it doesn't look like Pentax will be announcing a new DSLR at the CP+
>>>> show?
>>>
>>> Are they all done already? According to the CP+ web page, the show
>>> doesn't even open until noon Thursday... it's currently early morning
>>> Thursday there.
>>
>> That is correct. However, it seems unlikely to me that Pentax was so
>> poor at keeping a secret on the K-01 and is so GOOD at keeping a
>> secret on this (allegedly imminent) release.
>> I maintain a fool's hope, however.
>> : )
>>
>> Darren Addy
>> Kearney, Nebraska
>
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