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Yes, yes, we'll all shoot with the new Google Pixel, who needs cameras

 

You care at least enough to post here

But I agree that "I would buy it, if only..." doesn't mean anything. It's more accurate to say "that's an interesting camera I won't buy".

However... your interest in FA* is even more suspicious.

 

No FA* lens is available new. The only FAs remaining in the current range are the 3 Limiteds (31, 43, 77), the 50mm f/1.4 and the 35mm f/2.

As for long lenses, the current range goes up to 560mm. For the K-1, less than a year after they launched the camera, they have:

- D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8

- D FA 150-450mm f/3.5-5.6

- DA* 200mm f/2.8

- DA* 300mm f/2.8

- DA 560mm f/5.6

and, for APS-C, a few more. That's better than any mirrorless system out there

But, of course, we discussed earlier in this thread about the long lenses. And, of course, a DSLR is not meant to be used only with longer lenses. 

 

The gap to fill, in this moment, is the modern primes - 4 of which are in the public roadmap. Ricoh has the priorities straight.

 

P.S. I don't know what you think Dave said, but I'll quote this part:

 Oh and can we put this "the DSLR is dead" mantra to bed, at least for the time being?