Originally posted by twitch LOL, yes true, but in the past few years which new Pentax lens released has been even remotely worthy of their heritage as "one of the great lens makers". I'm really struggling to think of any at all in the recent past.... maybe the DA15 from 2008/9 ?
I guess it all comes down to a matter of opinion. I disagree with you.
I'm not one to keep a scorecard of which lens was released when...but one that comes to mind that was released within the past few years and has received very high ratings is the Pentax 100 Macro WR F 2.8. I may not have the exact description....but check the Popular Photography test.
I don't know when the 12-24, 70 Limited, 40 Limited were released....but they are part of my arsenal and I'm impressed with their performance and the photo quality they produce.
I've cranked 1000's of pictures out of that 12-24 and this is a magnificent lens....IMHO.