Originally posted by selar I would buy the DA15 Ltd but have held off so far
Sounds like you're being sarcastic here?
Quote: 2. Its not wide enough. Not as wide as my Sigma 14/2.8
OK, but that's subjective. For me, given the choice, a 14 is *too* wide. I never could get along with field of view of the DA14, but the DA15 fits like a glove.
Quote: 3. Its not fast enough. As above.
In practice, this is non-issue. The number of situations where you can't get handholdable, ordinary-motion stopping shutter speeds at 15mm and f/4 are situations where there is essentially no light on the subject - meaning the picture is basically not worth taking.
Quote: 4. Its not full frame. As above.
Meaning, it's is smaller than a FF version could ever be. A lot smaller. But if you have dreams of Pentax some day making a FF camera, and then someday feeling like spending the money to buy money and to carry around a larger camera to go with your larger lens, then indeed, the DA15 isn't the right choice.
Yo are obviously not among those who like small kits. That's fine, but do realize that a lot of other people do, and indeed, that's been part of the appeal of Pentax as a brand for decades now.