Originally Posted by Karn
If that wouldn't have been the case, I think I would pick a Tamron 17-50 2.8 or Sigma 17-70 over the kitlens or 16-45 any day. I've heard alot of mixed reviews about the 16-45. Some really like it, some find it so-so and some says it's not much of an upgrade over the kitlens.
Really? I just did a lot of research on the 16-45mm and that's not what I came away with. Some posts compared it directly with the Sigma and the 16-45 won out in sharpness and overall IQ. Are you sure you haven't confused it with the DA*16-50mm (great lens but a rocky start due to quality control issues). Whoever said the 16-45 is not much of an upgrade over the kit lens is wrong according to the professional reviews online.
Anyway, the 18-55mm is excellent value and a good start for anyone. The 50mm 1.4 is as close to a must-have as you'll find in the Pentax system.
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Dan
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K20D, BG-2, DA 16-45mm, DA 55-300mm, FA 50mm f/1.4, D FA 100mm Macro, Image A 28mm f/2.8, Raynox 250, Sigma 530 Super flash, K100D Super, DA 18-250mm, Travor battery grip
Last edited by audiobomber; 08-04-2008 at 03:41 PM..
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