----- Original Message ----- From: "Gonz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I forgot to mention that the demand for these lenses went way up right > after the *DS was released. Like I said, I don't think these lenses are > going on film cameras. Sure. The demand probably quadrupled from close to zero. It didn't take many buyers to depled KEH's supply of FA lenses. A handful is enough. The fact is that the *istD hasn't been very sucessful saleswise. It is perhaps the least popular DSLR in its class with a considerable margin. In addition, desirable FA lenses have sold precious few because Pentax have concentrated on the lower end the last 15 years. It may indeed seem like theres large demand for this lenses but this is almost certainly an artifact from the factors mentioned above. This would also explain why new lenses seem to be hard to find or in limited stock; they sell so few that even large stores don't stock them on a regular basis. In addition, many distributors don't import them anymore because virtually no one is buying it. The lenses are still available but it is hardly worth exporting it out of Japan anymore. Pål
