Originally posted by Winder An E-5 replacement is actually rumored to be in the plans. Might not be dead just yet. They still need to come up with a sensor for it.
There are several technologies on the edge of becoming a reality that could push 4/3 IQ up past the level of current APS-C sensors. BSI and organic sensors both have a lot of potential.
Pentax has lost a lot of 3rd party support over the years. Tamron makes good products for the price. Their 28-75 and 70-200 are both excellent values.
The IQ of the E5 is more than enough for my work, so that doesnt really concern me. It will allow huge enlargements.
People are too hung up on so called IQ. For most its some thing you see when blown up to 100%. Who looks at pics like that lol.
I do hope your right though. I will be wishing I bought the E5 is the only problem lol
As for the Tamron.... yes I know, I have the 17-50 on the K5. What i was saying though that the new Tamron is a VC version !
The VC version of the 17-50 is not as good opticaly .... strange but true lol