Originally posted by house The new Fuji 16 doesn't seem to be great optically, but then again neither is the da 15 ltd. Problem is that the Fuji is more quiet, f2.8, similar size WR and ... cheaper. Both lenses are more than capable of nice photos when used within their limitations but pricing and features are starting to look troublesome for Pentax. I'm unlikely to switch system but aside from the evf Fuji sure is putting out tempting stuff.
Sure, it is the EVF, higher dependence on in camera correction of lenses amongst others that does not make it too attractive for me. But they are clearly targeting the same user group as Pentax with the limiteds. I think a comparable bundle costs the same in both systems, but I like the little Pentax implementations of SR, Astrotracer etc.
11-18 was absolutely necessary for Pentax, now an update of 16-50 and maybe new motor for 50-150 would bring the system back on top, everything above that can be done with DFA, there size difference would not be significant.
But there is nothing wrong with the limiteds, except for a slightly higher price for some, but this could be corrected.