Rob Studdert mused: > > On 3 Dec 2004 at 14:20, John Francis wrote: > > > I still don't understand why this limitation is necessary, though. > > John, you simply need to purchase some F/FA,DFA lenses :-)
Could be. The last lenses I bought new from Pentax were the PZ 28-105 & 100-300 I purchased when first I ventured into auto-focus (along with a PZ-1p). Since then I've spent quite a lot on lenses, but only on the used market. Pentax have got some money from me, mind you; the MZ-S+BG and the *ist-D were both purchased new at the full introductory retail price, before any price decreases :-( I suppose it's remotely possible that Pentax have something up their sleeves, and the virtual disappearance of Pentax FA lenses is a precursor to a new range of lenses appearing, partnered by the rumoured *ist-D+ . I'd definitely be tempted by something like a DFA* 300/4 with USM & IS. But I'm not holding my breath.
