FA 43mm Listed as Discontinued
In the days of film AP described it as the "World's Best Standard Lens" in a test against the Contax 50mm f/1.4 (See AP dated 17th Oct. 1998 )
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I wouldn't be surprised if this is what's happening, though what John says about B&H is absolutely true.
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
But having the FA 43mm listed as discontinued without a replacement is causing confusing and – in my eyes – another indication of the lack of thoughtful marketing coordination at Ricoh.
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Paraphrased: B&H's (New York) web-site states that the FA 43mm prime lens is not available and cannot be ordered as it is discontinued.
I think this an excellent walkabout lens and it will be a great pity if it gets dropped. However, if this is the lead up to a refreshed WR HD version of at least the same quality being issued, then I'm all in favour.
The lens is now shown as available for order on the B&H site, so it may just have been a tremporary warehouse supply issue and poor phrasing.
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