Originally posted by k100d af speed, it won't be ridiculously slow. but everybody can appreciate faster AF speed if it's a reasonable cost and different users have different needs.
regards to IQ if it's good enough for you that's great. i probably can't tell the difference, but i'm gonna always gonna look for the lens with the best reviews and user comments rather than just "good enough"
I would rather look for best AF results, in focus, than speed but that is my preference.
That is my point, reviews and most important user's comments. As of now some of these lenses are just out. I know the Sigma might be with the old glass but may not. Until some are used and comments made, I reserve my judgement. When the DA 16-50 was first reviewed, many raved about it. It turned out slightly diffenrent when many users reviewed their results. Like many other companies, Sigma might be listening and correction might be done to production to improve IQ. As for good enough, I have seen some cheap kit lenses produce some amazing images. Overall most lenses are quite good. It is the person behind the camera that bring out their quality.
We have the same aim, best overall quality for the money. I do agree with some of your comments but I simply have different approaches and preferences in finding the right one.
Thanks for keeping this civil many would not. I do like a constructive discussion inspite of not being able to agree on all.