So what are you going to buy?

Tom Lusk · 12-18-2007, 11:56 AM

wait and see what improvements the higher end camera brings. Then I'll wait and see if Pentax is able to produce them with minimal quality control problems. I have no patience with having to return a new anything because it is defective right out of the box.

The body interests me more than the proposed lenses since I am a little sceptical that the IQ of the long FA* lenses can be surpassed..

I wouldn't mind being proven wrong, though...

Andrew Faires · 12-18-2007, 12:10 PM

I'll see what's announced and then decide. But, if the body is an improvement over the K10D where I want to see improvements then I'll probably get one by the end of next year. If not, then a 50-135 would be on the short list - as well as a macro lens in the 100+mm flavour.

KFrog · 12-18-2007, 12:14 PM

I'll get the K10D after the new year. Once the K20D/K200D (or whatever they're called) are announced officially the K10D will probably drop further in price. So if I can still find one I'll get one and a 50mm f/1.4 to start off with.

switters · 12-18-2007, 02:27 PM

1) If the K20D is everything it's rumored to be, and the AF speed and high ISO is on par with D300 & 5D (yes, I know it's a lot to ask), I'll get it right away

2) DA lenses that hopefully focus faster than my FA Limiteds. The DA35 SDM & DA55 would be the top of my list. I'd love to see a DA85 1.4 at some point. Please!

thibs · 12-18-2007, 02:35 PM

A cheap 16 or 18 /2.8 or 2would be fine for me as well as a 22 or 24 /2.8 or 2.

TaoMaas · 12-18-2007, 02:41 PM

I'd like some good zooms. Maybe the 12-24 or 16-45 along with the 60-250. I'll have to sell off some of my existing gear to afford them, though.

**barondla** · 12-21-2007, 06:14 PM

Already having the 10-17, 16-45, 18-55, 31, A50 1.7, 77, A70-210 f4, DFA100, A*200 macro, and A400 5.6 Don't really need any other lenses (actually have other Pentax lenses). Unless its a very large focal length. I do want the K20D. Oh yeah, I want it. Money is in the bank. Wish body was already under the tree.
thanks
barondla

Pentaxtic · 12-21-2007, 06:56 PM

Looking to get teh K10d at the end of January. Will wait for the announcement and get the 16-45. But if the price difference isn't too much...will bite the bullet for the upgrade version.

Buddha Jones · 12-21-2007, 07:06 PM

I have sold a lot of my pentax glass this year, I am hoping that the new stuff will bring me back in. But I have other expenses that I will need to attend to this year as well so we wil have to wait and see.

vievetrick · 12-21-2007, 07:39 PM

Sigma 50-500, New Flash 540 or newer, maybe just maybe the 16-50 2.8, DA300mm. ................what, what, Oh I am awake now. These of course are all things in my dreams I hope to get. Will update the post if reality catches my dreams.

Buddha Jones · 12-21-2007, 07:51 PM

We need to go to a Sox game together so I can try out your new DA300mm.

PaulAndAPentax · 12-21-2007, 07:58 PM

...the new body...so I can have two and start making some $ to support my highly addictive (and very expensive) habit.....

Jesus · 12-21-2007, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

I'm going to buy a "Valium" the size of a Hockey Puck...

Sooo , you like drugs .
What would you do with a valium that big ?

libbe · 12-21-2007, 08:37 PM

Having just ordered the 540-flash, I hope to be getting a DA* 50-135 even though i think i'd maybe like some more range for snowboarding (i have the DA50-200, schneider version though)

**David** · 12-22-2007, 01:26 AM

Barondia, what happened to the 43

12-18-2007, 11:56 AM	#31
Tom Lusk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 973	I will wait and see what improvements the higher end camera brings. Then I'll wait and see if Pentax is able to produce them with minimal quality control problems. I have no patience with having to return a new *anything* because it is defective right out of the box. The body interests me more than the proposed lenses since I am a little sceptical that the IQ of the long FA* lenses can be surpassed.. I wouldn't mind being proven wrong, though...

12-18-2007, 12:14 PM	#33
KFrog Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Katy, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 294	Need the Camera I'll get the K10D after the new year. Once the K20D/K200D (or whatever they're called) are announced officially the K10D will probably drop further in price. So if I can still find one I'll get one and a 50mm f/1.4 to start off with.

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12-18-2007, 12:10 PM	#32
Andrew Faires Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 744	I'll see what's announced and then decide. But, if the body is an improvement over the K10D where I want to see improvements then I'll probably get one by the end of next year. If not, then a 50-135 would be on the short list - as well as a macro lens in the 100+mm flavour.

12-18-2007, 02:27 PM	#34
switters Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 346	1) If the K20D is everything it's rumored to be, and the AF speed and high ISO is on par with D300 & 5D (yes, I know it's a lot to ask), I'll get it right away 2) DA lenses that hopefully focus faster than my FA Limiteds. The DA35 SDM & DA55 would be the top of my list. I'd love to see a DA85 1.4 at some point. Please!

12-18-2007, 02:35 PM	#35
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	A cheap 16 or 18 /2.8 or 2would be fine for me as well as a 22 or 24 /2.8 or 2.

12-18-2007, 02:41 PM	#36
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	I'd like some good zooms. Maybe the 12-24 or 16-45 along with the 60-250. I'll have to sell off some of my existing gear to afford them, though.

12-21-2007, 06:14 PM	#37
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Already having the 10-17, 16-45, 18-55, 31, A50 1.7, 77, A70-210 f4, DFA100, A*200 macro, and A400 5.6 Don't really need any other lenses (actually have other Pentax lenses). Unless its a very large focal length. I do want the K20D. Oh yeah, I want it. Money is in the bank. Wish body was already under the tree. thanks barondla

12-21-2007, 06:56 PM	#38
Pentaxtic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	Looking to get teh K10d at the end of January. Will wait for the announcement and get the 16-45. But if the price difference isn't too much...will bite the bullet for the upgrade version.

12-21-2007, 07:06 PM	#39
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587 Original Poster	I have sold a lot of my pentax glass this year, I am hoping that the new stuff will bring me back in. But I have other expenses that I will need to attend to this year as well so we wil have to wait and see.

12-21-2007, 07:39 PM	#40
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Sigma 50-500, New Flash 540 or newer, maybe just maybe the 16-50 2.8, DA300mm. ................what, what, Oh I am awake now. These of course are all things in my dreams I hope to get. Will update the post if reality catches my dreams.

12-21-2007, 07:51 PM	#41
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587 Original Poster	We need to go to a Sox game together so I can try out your new DA300mm.

12-21-2007, 07:58 PM	#42
PaulAndAPentax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 390	...the new body...so I can have two and start making some $ to support my highly addictive (and very expensive) habit.....

12-21-2007, 08:21 PM	#43
Jesus Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sedona Az Posts: 216	Originally posted by benjikan I'm going to buy a "Valium" the size of a Hockey Puck... Sooo , you like drugs . What would you do with a valium that big ?

12-21-2007, 08:37 PM	#44
libbe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 117	Having just ordered the 540-flash, I hope to be getting a DA* 50-135 even though i think i'd maybe like some more range for snowboarding (i have the DA50-200, schneider version though)

12-22-2007, 01:26 AM	#45
David Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 347	Barondia, what happened to the 43