My current lens line-up is mentioned in my signature. I just tallied up my CC points, gift cards, Bing cashback and I should have a nice sum for lenses pretty soon. I have ~US$600 now and expect to have another ~$400 by January.
I was seriously considering the DA*16-50 for WR and IQ, but I am not at all comfortable with the QC, and even though this could just be paranoia , I just can't do it, even with my $100 rebate that came with the K-7.
I got the FA*24/2 for low light, and the IQ is acceptable wide open at low iso's, but it quickly deteriorates at high iso at f2, which defeats it's purpose as a low light lens. I love the focal length and overall rendering, so will be keeping it as my main lens, but not for low light.
IQ and sized are a priority for me, however if there is a compelling reason like the FA*24/2, then I can overlook the size.
I think the FA35/f2 is a great performer at f2 and should hold together well even at high iso's and wide open. So, I am considering this. Does this sound like a good plan?
what are the opinions of the owners of this lens as to it's performance at f2 and high iso.
For the remaining funds, I will get the Sigma 50mm f1.4 HSM for low light as well. I think the IQ is in par with the DA55*/1.4 and could be a tad sharper than the Pentax wide open, and much less expensive. I will have to put up with the size and I really don't need WR for this focal length. I am comfortable with this choice, but not too sure of the 35/2. As the 35/f2 from everything I see looks too good to be true (If what I am seeing is true, why hasn't it gotten a cult status ?).
P.S: I could get the K-x and use my current lenses at higher iso...but, I don't want to carry around another body for now. I could get the sigma 70-200/2.8 but I really don't want to carry around another large lens. I am seriously considering replacing my sigma 100-300 with the F300/4.5 for size. So, size is of paramount interest to me. Low light performance will allow me to leave the tripod at home, which again helps with this size issue. DA21 is wide enough for now, and the DA15 is not necessary as I have the sigma 10-20 for those rare occasions requiring wider than 21.
Last edited by pcarfan; 12-13-2009 at 07:55 AM.