Originally posted by Peter Zack
Roentarre, I'm with you on both. But I don't feel the burning need yet since I have the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 ( I think you have this as well). The Sigma and 50-135 are both around the same size although the Sigma is heavier. First priority is a K20D though (I've got 8 paid shoots lined up for this year so far and want the new body before it gets too busy). The K10D will stay in the bag with the *istD as backup units.
I'm dreaming but I'd really like a 150(or 200) to 400mm F2.8/3.5 DA* SDM. For me that would be a near perfect lens. Add a matched 1.5/2TC and I'd pay $2500 or so for that.
I already sold sigma 70-200 f2.8 already. Now I am having a big gap of focal range which does not need to be filled urgently. I am taking my pace as I either use 300mm or the normal view focal length much more.
I might need something around 200mm for stage/theatre shots. Especially I get small income from restaurant bar, snapping shots for musicians like jazz singer, saxophone players or bands. I felt guilty to contemplate on Canon 200mm f2L IS since it would be the ideal thing to use in that environment as Da* 200mm f2.8 is just not bright enough.
I have the same dream as you for a Da* 400mm f2.8 SDM. Yes, the key word is SDM! I would end up put some of my saving into this lens. My mortgage is finally paid off. hehe
You got 9 paid shootings lined up? Wow, that is amazing. I wished I got that many fun jobs lining up. It would be great to expand that area of photography after my exam in July.
k20d is definitely an amazing camera. Since most people claimed there were no differences between k10d and k20d. It is all in the images and the difference is big. For people doing protraits, the difference is really obvious when you own it. Even with landscape, the dynamic range is so much better that I had not been using RAW at all! JPEGS have been good enough.
I am waiting for more lenses to be announced.
The most interesting lens for me is Da* 55mm f1.4!!!!!! I am an addict for 50mm supremes!