Originally posted by Caat Well I guess that an 18-70 lens with DC & WR 2.8-4.5 would basically be a straight replacement of the 18-70 f/4 SDM. Which is OK but many people were hoping this lens would actually replace the 16-50 DA*
I'm believe in that to. But they should try to keep the 17mm setting of the 17-70 f4 SDM. Many people were wishing that the 17-70 was sealed and with a better AF drive, so this will likelly to be adressed with the rumoured 18-70.
But IMHO, the DA* 16-50 will be replaced by something in the same league, but with better mechanical design as well as a better af drive and optics. (anyone have ever had zoom ring problems? The mechanical implementation on that lens is one of the worst i have ever seen im my life. To fragile. Wonder why not manny people had problems with that)
By the way, mine 16-50 doesn't have SDM issues so far. And have been bought in april-2012. Fingers crossed