Re: It is about time for Limited zoom lenses

2003-07-04 Thread Alin Flaider
whickersworld wrote: w The lenses would need to be constant w aperture f/2.8. That would defeat the whole idea of compactness of the limited series. But who knows, maybe Pentax will come up with a DX-like series, covering only the APS sized CCD sensor. Then you may have your 2.8.

Re: It is about time for Limited zoom lenses

2003-07-03 Thread Caveman
Pål Jensen wrote: May I suggest something like a 23-43/4.5 AL Limited and a 77-177/4.5 ED IF Limited. Two chrome such Limited lenses and a chrome MZ-S. Got it, and we'll include a bonus 3-D effect, cream and a cherry. Would that be pick-up or delivery ? cheers, caveman

Re: It is about time for Limited zoom lenses

2003-07-03 Thread Stan Halpin
on 7/03/03 9:54 AM, Pål Jensen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think do. Theres a hole in the common lens line-ups that needs to be filled: the compact well built zoom. Eother zooms are consumer grade and lightweight or they are pro grade an heavy. A niche for us landscape shooters, or simply

Re: It is about time for Limited zoom lenses

2003-07-03 Thread Caveman
Stan Halpin wrote: Good idea Pål . I agree except on the low end, I would opt for a 16-32mm/4 or an 18-35mm/4 Alternatively, we need a Limited wide angle prime in the 16-18 range. At the long end, I could nicely live with a 75-150mmm/4. I don't know much about lens design, (basically zero,