Let's say you have a DA16-45. Love the colors, love the 16mm, don't mind the "reverse" zoom ring, but it's just a *little* short at 45mm. Already have the DA 55-300 or 50-135.
Options for when I don't want to use the long tele zooms (usually I'm indoors & need just a little more reach, but I can't walk up to the subject): 1) get a DA 17-70 to replace 16-45 (pros: longer zoom range, SDM quietness, same constant f/4 as the 16-45, has a "normal" zoom ring, has a rebate since I bought the K-7; cons: heavier & larger than the 16-45, it's SDM only; long term SDM reliability, some users complain of softness btwn 50-70mm) 2) get a DA 70 (pros: small size, complements the DA 21 & DA40, slightly better in low light at f/2.4; cons: funky lens cap/hood combination, price?) If you have the DA16-45, what is your short tele option? I'm not looking to replace the 16-45; it works and it's been a great bang for the buck. I've been going back & forth on this for a bit and would like to see what others think. TIA, Pat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
