Which of the awaited lenses are you most anxious to buy next?

[Richard Day]

As we are expecting an updated lens roadmap and announcements regarding availability of the lenses already on the existing map, which one lens are you most anxious to buy next?

I haven't included any speculative lenses.

[Lowell Goudge]

Richard

Unfortunately, what I really want is longer than anything on that list, and at least 1 full stop (maybe 2) faster than the loingest lens you have at that focal length

While it is fine to push out the consumer lenses, we need a few more serious ones as well

[mutedphotos]

I voted for the 55-300, but on the assumption (or rather, the hope) that it will be a better lens than the Sigma/Tamron 70-300's. I really wish there were more mid-range long zooms.

[Richard Day]

Originally Posted by Lowell Goudge

Richard

Unfortunately, what I really want is longer than anything on that list, and at least 1 full stop (maybe 2) faster than the loingest lens you have at that focal length

While it is fine to push out the consumer lenses, we need a few more serious ones as well

Well, the FA*300 f2.8 and FA*600 f4.0 are both still available to order.

The eBay store Matsuiyastore may even have both lenses. They are a reliable vendor. Some members have bought from them.

[Andrew Faires]

First lens on my hit-list is the 50-135mm. However, there's not much on the road-map beyond that that I'm drooling over.

Like Lowell, I'm hoping for something longer. I'd buy a weather-sealed DA* 500 f/4.0 IF SDM or DA* 135-400mm f/4.0 IF SMD lens if one was ever made. Until then, my FA* 400mm will hold me over.

EDIT: That's not to say the DA* 200mm isn't a possibility down the road

[ankit]

You missed the DA 35mm SDM (there is one other than the macro in the roadmap)?

[Buddha Jones]

I really want a solid long range wildlife lens, and it isn't on that list, so I have to vote for nothing.

[Matt Miller]

I voted for the 55/1.4. I'd love to have a fast weatherproof prime, and a new portrait lens.

[roentarre]

Would definitely grab Da* 55, Da* 200 and 300

[gnaztee]

If the 17-70 performs as well as my 16-45 with a price at $600 or lower, I'll be all over it. Also, I read somewhere that at one time Pentax stated SDM, not * means weathersealed in the future, then I might even pay a bit more. It would replace my 16-45 and Tam 28-75.

Todd

[Lee]

Definitely the 55/1.4...not as interested in the longer range glass. I seem to take most of my photos between the 50-110 range, but haven't gotten around to picking up the DA*50-135 (probably because I'll buy it as soon as I touch it! ).

[m8o]

Aww, but you forgot to click the poll configuration option to allow multiple selections...

[Kaimarx]

60-250. If its anything like the L 70 -200 f4 i'll take it. Especially since on the k10 it becomes the more expensive IS version.

[SpecialK]

I voted by mistake. I'm anxious to buy no lens. I'd like to own the 60-250, though, because I have the wide focal length covered, primes don't do much for me, and it would be an improvement over the 50-200 at least in speed, and hopefully IQ - though I like the 50-200.

[Buddha Jones]

Who am I kidding, I will probably end up buying every dang DA* lens they make.