Originally posted by FullertonImages Not really. The Nikon 14-24/2.8 isn't that big
I disagree. Especially for street/walkaround, the Nikkor 14-24/2.8 is very big indeed. From the responses on this thread so far, I'm not the only one to think 12-35mm is an almost ideal focal range for that purpose, so the size of the lens is pretty important.
Quote: I'm sure Pentax could make a 12-35/2.8 the same size or smaller than the 14-24.
I'm not so sure. 12-35mm is more than twice the focal range of 14-24mm. In other words, it's a 2.9x zoom vs. a 1.7x one. It is therefore a much more complex design, smaller image circle of not.
Quote: That would be an acceptable size for me. If not, I would rather have it be constant f/4 than variable aperture. They just annoy me. Like the guy above said, it's probably just a pet peeve. But I just don't like them.
Sure, f/4 would be great. But there nothing preventing us from using the rumoured 12-35/3.5-4.5 as a constant f/4.5 lens