Originally posted by AfterPentax Quality used to come from Japan
. Do not think that Ricoh is doing the right thing: They do not give you what you want, but the customer gives Ricoh what they want, money. "When I was young" Pentax was the camera that was more affordable than any other brand. Ricoh/Pentax is not that affordable anymore, although I can afford it now. It seems that I have to use up the equipment I now have and either look elsewhere or just find another pastime with or without good company.
Your comment makes no sense at all.
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Originally posted by BarryE I find it an odd decision to build this focal length, when perhaps a wide lens seems more necessary for the range. Maybe someone will fill in what I'm missing.
You are missing the fact that :
Pentax largest market is in Japan (bigger than the rest of the world combined)
Pentax asked the Japanese users what they wanted, and the answer was fast, star quality primes, especially this focal length.
Pentax have given their consumers what they wanted.
Too often manufacturers are accused of ignoring existing customers to try out a new product line. Well, not this time.