Originally posted by Adam In the digital age the aperture ring is essentially pointless except when using close-up accessories. DA and DFA macro lenses should have aperture rings IMO, especially since Pentax offers no auto extension tubes.
Agreed but I'll take it a step further by saying that it should be a mandatory requirement of being a true macro lens, along with the 1:1 ratio. (IMO) The rest of the DA line-up not having an aperture ring really doesn't matter to me. Initially only experiencing the lack of an aperture ring with my DA kit lenses that I no longer have, I quickly got use to it. Now with my recent purchase of the DA21 I honestly haven't noticed the lack of one but, I use to think it should be a must have with all limited & * lenses at their costs. Not of necessity, but rather luxury. The way luxury cars come with more options, or should I say "bells & whistles."
Aperture rings are something that will always make FA Limited & * lenses extra special to me.