Sounds like a k mount 17-50mm???

because third party lenses don't make pentax money, plus its an obvious lens missing from their lineup.

Maybe previous patents didn't go through to production due to changes in company ownership.

I would buy one if they came out with one.

I have an f SMC 28-80mm for £45 inc uk postage.

I was using his success as a benchmark to how professional he must be to his clients. Remember pros are turning a clients ideas into reality. Who knows what poses the client wanted or to what brief.

I am very aware of Maiers work, but its horses for courses. I also love big Macs and fine dining

even if you are photographing for money you can still do your own projects. Last night I was working in a nightclub taking photos of punters for their website, today I will be doing some stuff for myself and still having fun.

The guy is a freakin genius, I love his simple approach to lighting.

Look at his work on his website and see how busy he is, the guy works non stop, doing this kind of stuff every day.

You have probably seen more of his work on billboards than any other photographer... Thats the difference between a pro and an amateur...

Not vat free anymore, George Osbourne closed that loop hole this year.. Also goods sold on play, 7dayshop etc only have a 30 day warranty...

Yet earlier on you where complaining about the 50mm 1.8 being expensive and then next you are saying you want a 135mm f/2 a 24mm f/2 these lenses are going to cost a lot more than 31mm ltd. the r & d involved would be a huge investment in money and time.

I am one of those pros who don't shoot canon and Nikon, I think the market for the 560mm will be the rental market, I don't know many pros who own glass over 400mm I do know a lt of pros however who rent lenses over 400mm in length who shoot Nikon or canon. Pentax community has been complaining about e lack of long glass for a long time and now one has come along they are moaning about the price. I think Ricoh wants to see a return on its investment and the nay way it can do this is by selling products for a profit that enable future investment in a wider range of lenses.

Myself I would prefer they made their limiters in plastic the same as the da35mm I love this lens and have no issue with it being plastic, I never touch the lens once its fitted to the body, so see no need for metal mounts or metal lenses in the small prime category.

Those 560s are good, I have ad to return one to china and was returned within 5 days of sending, excellent..

Cool, great piece of legislation eh?

I would t chance it, if budget is tight you can use any Pentax flash like the af160 etc... All genuine Pentax flashes are safe on Pentax dslr...