I agree completely! There are many excellent lenses by many manufacturers are out there! To expand a bit on my post: I did not know where JC's knowledge stood, hence my explanation about blade count.
That was to simply explain why the better lenses often have higher blade counts. I clearly stated that "generally the best lenses... " have higher blade counts... I never stated that this is specific only to Pentax in my previous post. You've definitely provided examples of other great lenses- so we are in agreement there...
Besides, he wasn't just talking about the Limiteds. Yes it's in the subject line, but look at the message body too...
JC was also discussing the star series lenses too, and I am quite familiar with the FA* lenses. That was the focus (no pun) of my post, and therefore I was only briefly mentioning the similarities to the Limited line.
You are most correct about the Limiteds - amazing optics in small, high quality metal constructed barrels. I hope that clears up any confusion, and I certainly thank you for your post - it certainly expands my somewhat shorter one by a good margin!
Cheers,
Marc
Last edited by Marc Langille; 11-27-2007 at 10:44 AM.
Reason: clarification