The only arguement against that is that the MZ-S has a KAF2 lens mount, so
why would they release a brand new camera, then a brand new line of lenses
that have features the new camera cannot use? I suppose it might be
possible the MZ-S has extra capibilities in the digital contact though.
Otherwise, this new line of lenses may not have any real functional
differences (like K -> M series), or maybe there is no change in the mount
required to make them work, like IS being powered by the power zoom contacts?
Todd
At 01:42 PM 8/4/01 EDT, you wrote:
> I just checked the B&H web site to see if the black Limited lenses had
>come in. They haven't, but a number of the FA* lens prices have dropped
>dramatically:
> FA* 200mm f/2.8 dropped from $1,039.95 to $854.95
> FA* 28-70mm f/2.8 dropped from $1,064.95 to $979.95
> FA* 80-200mm f/2.8 dropped from $1,674.95 to $1,299.95
> Additionally, a number of prominent FA lenses have also dropped:
> FA 100mm f/2.8 macro dropped from $559.95 to $489.95
> FA 135mm f/2.8 dropped from $349.95 to $309.95
> The price drop has been selective. Less than half the Pentax lenses
>show price reductions! In the past such price drops have either been made
to
>bring Pentax lens prices in line with the competition or to reduce stocks
>prior to the release of new lenses.
> With the release of the MZ-S and rumors of an updated LX, could Pentax
>be considering releasing a new series of lenses? Possibly expanding the
>Limited lens line? (Hey, I'm running a fever and not thinking clearly,
humor
>me!) :->
> Alexander Grigolia
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