The example image is pretty dreadful, but I also thought we already had focus assist lights in our cameras?

Will a green light be better? If so, why to manufacturers always seem to provide red lights? Actually, come to think of it, if some of us are having problems focusing in low red (tungsten) light, why do we have red focus assist lights?

There were issues with the early K20D models, mainly to do with streaking in the images, but there's no point raking that up as well. It will pass and as things stand now I don't see any point in putting people off the K-5, which is a very fine camera, and as a photographic tool does its job very competently.

That last point is an excellent one - built in lens hoods are wonderful, compact and convenient. In the case of the 40mm we need never fail to use it, which is an excellent aid to lovely, saturated images.

The other thing that tends to happen is that somebody will post a grumble somewhere about something and not return to tell us it has been resolved satisfactorily after all. Sometimes we can spot this because we visit enough forums, but for the casual reader the grumble might stand as fact.

I think the pity is that banging on about this issue doesn't really help anyone who's thinking of buying something. Nobody is sticking their head in the sand, but sometimes it's a good idea to point out that the sample here is pretty small in the greater scheme of things.

It's also very easy for things on the web to get taken out of proportion. The problem was with Sony sensors, and it's not only Pentax that has these glitches from time to time.

The trouble is that only those with a problem shout about it, and those with no problem far exceed them in numbers but, being happy, by and large don't mention it.

I agree with you. Yes, they are both very sharp. The 40mm is a very high quality Limited lens and focuses lightning fast as well, due to its short focusing throw.

I'm sure somebody will let us know once the camera is available.

It seems Pentax now do make long lenses!

Both are good lenses, but I prefer the character of the 40mm, finding the 50mm f1.4 a little bland. Sharp but bland. I know these are subjective comments, but usually our favourite lenses have subtle characteristics that are not revealed by MTF tests alone.

The correct process is that you would inform them that you want the goods collected and if they fail to do so within 6 months you are then free to dispose of the goods however you wish.