Darren:
Yes, I realize it is not sold by Amazon, sorry, I wasn't more clear about
it. I actually looked for other sellers, including Amazon itself
yesterday, but somehow I missed those two that you mentioned.
And yes, it probably makes sense that this lens could be released earlier
in Japan.
Collin:
Yep, thanks for the explanation.
I actually knew about these three AF options.
I didn't know what DC in this case stands for, but I didn't expect it
to be "direct current" (and hence my comment about it).
I thought it was a mistake in translation, but it looks like this term
is actually used in the "official" descriptions. I hadn't see it before,
but now I see it in B&H descriptions.
I am still puzzled buy this term though: I am not aware of any AC being
used in cameras; so, all electric motors are using DC.
Igor
Tue Nov 24 10:01:03 EST 2015 Collin B wrote:
That listing has an interesting "product highlight":
"Direct Current AF"...
Ghm... As opposed to AC-AF? ;-)
Pentax has 3 AF systems. The original gear drive, SDM, and DC.
It's DC as opposed to the other two.
IIRC, they have maintained a single interface to power both DC & SDM --
the
old PZ connectors.
On Tue, 24 Nov 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
I just noticed that Amazon has it listed already (with a Dec.28, 2015 in
stock date).
I haven't heard much said about this lens...
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T70TPQO/
$3,880. Ouch!
Although I see one listed @B&H:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1117718-REG/pentax_21330_hd_pentax_d_fa.html
for a much smaller amount: $2300, but available on Feb.25, 2016.
That listing has an interesting "product highlight":
"Direct Current AF"...
Ghm... As opposed to AC-AF? ;-)
Igor
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