Re: New lens series?

2003-08-14 Thread Alan Chan
But it might not be that bad if Pentax managed to release a series of affordble DA lenses which keep *istD shooters happy. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan These are lenses particularly suited for digital but it is not lenses with reduced image circle. Typical of my trusted Pentax

Re: New lens series?

2003-08-14 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Digital-ready lenses really do contain a difference and it's most evidenced with wide-angle lenses. It has to do with the angle used to provide full coverage. Specifically, straightening out the large angles so that light hits the sensor more vertically. This impoves greately the image quality

Re: New lens series?

2003-08-10 Thread Dario Bonazza 2
Pål Jensen wrote: These are lenses particularly suited for digital but it is not lenses with reduced image circle. Hmmm, sure about that? Dario Bonazza www.aohc.it

Re: New lens series?

2003-08-09 Thread Pål Jensen
These are lenses particularly suited for digital but it is not lenses with reduced image circle. Typical of my trusted Pentax sources to get details wrong :-( Pål

Re: New Lens Series?

2001-04-30 Thread Pål Jensen
Alexander wrote: Any rumors, speculation, or pure guess work on what these new lenses may be or when they may be announced? There are no (verifiable) reliable rumors about new lens series. Rumors about a new FA*II ultrasonic lenses has surfaced in Japan on mailing lists

Re: New Lens Series?

2001-04-30 Thread Mark Roberts
Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to stress that this is pure speculation. However, Pentax is planning more upper level products. This is good news and, actually, makes sense. They took a big gamble in producing the Limited lenses and the amazing success of those products means

New Lens Series?

2001-04-29 Thread Grigolia
I was rereading the Pentax PMA 2001 Press Release for the MZ-S. And I keep coming back to one paragraph that begins: Along with the launch of the MZ-S, Asahi Optical will also introduce a selection of new lenses and accessories to optimize the MZ-S performance. As far as I've heard,