Originally posted by 6BQ5 Sometimes I wonder if Ricoh will bring back the Asahi or Takumar names. I know Takumar made a brief come back as a budget lens but that doesn't count. Once everyone runs out of "super", "high definition" names what will be left? Asahi or Takumar could be the high end line up of glass.
Ok, I'm done dreaming!
I think it is a sign of weakness in the brand, if they try to recall a name that has not been really used commercially for more than 40 years.
If they are that desperate it is a sure sign we are all of one for
Let's think forward, and you don't get to where you need to go by looking backwards