[davidmanze]

I don't understand your point about the supposed "lack of lenses" for Pentax. It seems they have been releasing lenses steadily over the last few years for different mounts so how come there is this profound problem?

Well there's still a  lack of telephoto lenses above 300mm unless you're into paying $6000 or more for the DA 560mm monster which nobody seems to have bought, (I have "never" seen one post from someone who has purchased this lens and only a couple from people who have borrowed it). 

    Their range is very complete but some of the designs date from far back and are a bit long in the tooth, also their limiteds lack lens motors and are not cheap but are lenses for life, when compared to the Canikon range Pentax is way behind especially in AF. I also think Pentax needs to address the AF speed situation which limits it's sports usage.

  However, in comparison with Sony, Panasonic, Olympus and Samsung things are pretty bright!