Bill wrote: The DFA* 50/1.4 was apparently too expensive, but the first 2 runs presold prior to release. As was, and did, the DFA* 85/1.4, and it was goofy expensive. I'm not sure about the 70-210/4. It certainly didn't generate the buzz, but it also isn't really a Pentax lens. I agree that this will be tha fate of a K1III. I expect the 21Ltd will also presell its first run, and quite possibly its second. Not a bad fate. I'm not so hopeful about the updated 31, 43 and 77, though if they had put them in new bodies with PLM autofocus motors they might have been onto something. I'm not sure if new coatings and curved aperture blades are quite enough. I really think they should have waited until after the 21Ltd, and then given the legacy trio more than new lipstick.
=============================================== I had a demonstration of the DFA*50/1.4 just before lockdown. From time to time it gets discounted and the next time it does, I'll have one. I very nearly walked out of the shop with one at the time. My Limited collection is all under 4 years old and they will have to last for many years. I would like to add the 20-40mm lens to the set. Malcolm -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
