RE: Replacement for the FA 50 and 100 Macros? (Re: Pentax is Dying)

[Alan Chan]

I read the patent for the 118/2.4 too last year but it doesn't make sense 
for Pentax ro release another expensive Limited lens consider the last one 
(FA31/1.8) hasn't sold that well. This is especially true when people are 
saving money for DSLRs and digital lenses now. 87/2.4 is just too close to 
FA77 and would be a mistake imho.

Alan Chan
http://www.pbase.com/wlachan
Actually, Pentax have long had a FA 87/2.4 Macro Limited lens developed 
that have not yet been released (along with a 118/2.4 Limited). The lens 
focus down to 1:2 by itself but the kit will include either a small 
extension tube or a dedicated close-up lens for bringing it down to 1:1. 
What solution will be used was not finalized when I got this info a couple 
of years ago. Such a lens could be a great replacemnt for both the two FA 
macros.
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