I recall some people here inquiring. Here are the dates: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=24051902
I also understand that Amazon is saying the DA* 16-50 will go on sale August 15. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net