Originally posted by causey For me, the ltd. 20-35mm will be great for travel. I am addicted to the heavy Samyang 14mm, and I'd like to have a light, high quality lens between 18 and 40mm. There is the DA 21mm ltd., but since a small 20-35mm ltd. appears to be in the works, why not wait a bit longer? The problem is, I was expecting to see it earlier this year...
Well, products on the roadmap usually hit the market much longer after the expected date (case in proof: DA*60-250mm and DA 560mm, just to mention these two
). So if the roadmap says a product in development could be released in 2014, assume it will actually be available in 2015-16. This is a safe way not to get your hopes too high.
Quite frankly, I'd rather go for a WR replacement of the 12-24mm F/4 lens, or another ultra-wide prime with WR or DA* designation, but I'd be tempted by a compact Limited zoom just for its compactness when shooting shy subjects.