Originally posted by Kunzite You said that you find your best lenses for a few bucks, at second hand stores.
What is this, if not a declaration that you're not interested in a new Pentax lens?
How should we take such a declaration, in a thread dedicated to the D FA* 50mm f/1.4?
Again, I am left to assume you are referring to me, as you didn't quote my post in your reply.
So, assuming that is the case, please go back and re-read the comment.
I said "Some of . . . .", not all.
And I never declared that I'm not interested in new Pentax glass. Indeed, I have several Pentax lenses bought new, both film era and digital. The digital glass is great, but lacks an aperture ring. That makes them totally useless for macro photography using extension tubes or bellows. If I have no control over the aperture, then the lens does not allow total creative control. Add to that I always use the manual setting on my cameras, and choose to set the aperture and shutter manually, as well and focusing manually.
So until aperture rings are added back to lens offerings, I likely may not be interested in new releases.
And if I can achieve the results I desire using second hand lenses, why spend the money on expensive glass that does not meet my needs?