Originally posted by DurDur Hi there (Already posted this in the lens thread but then I realized that it belongs here and I don't know how to move the post so I just repost..... I'm new
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I want to upgrade my gear.
I'm currently using Pentax K10D and a Sigma 18-200 and the Pentax 50mm F1.4 (which I love).
I have the budget either to buy K20D and the Pentax DA 50-135 together or just the K-7 and then continue using my current lenses.
What are your thoughts.... what should I do?
From the K10D to the K-7 is a large jump. You'll be missing a lot less shots even with the Sigma 18-200. (If used right, it's a great lens, plus, you cannot find a much more versatile HD video lens!)
This said, If I were in your situation, I'd get the 50-135 and one other lens (suggestion: DA40 - use it as the "kit" lens!) while keeping the K10D. Its value has hit the bottom and cannot go much further. Wait for the K-7 to drop price - and in a year or two, you can sell the K10D for pretty much what you can sell it for today, and get the K-7 - and if you don't need whatever K-7 has over the K20D, upgrading to the K20D instead means no battery upgrade and you get to use all existing accessories. Which will save further! My only gripe with going with the K20D is, its value is going to drop quickly - so if you don't need what the K20D provides over the K10D, keep the K10D.
At that time, you can either sell the Sigma 18-200 to fund the body or more lens, or keep it for HD video.