Originally posted by Adam There is no reason to go full-frame if you can't afford the best lenses, IMO (or at least sharp ones). So yeah, F2.8 zooms and fast primes is the right way to go.
Pentax lets you save a lot in the long run thanks to the availability of sharp vintage lenses, but there isn't much you can adapt on Nikon.
Speaking of FF, I heard that it's now fully confirmed that Pentax will be making one, and that late 2013 is going to be the target release date.
But I know many won't wait that long w/o an official announcement...
I doubt many will wait even with an official announcement. Look at how many Pentax shooters have already added a Nikon D800/D600/D700/5DMkii/5DMkiii/6D to their bag.
Nikon and Canon both have "1st mover" advantage with the budget full frames. In a year, the available pool of potential customers will be substantially smaller.
I believe you're even looking at getting a non-Pentax full-frame soon. If you're looking, and I consider you a very loyal consumer, then more of us are looking than even Pentax realizes.
And where will the technology to fill this full frame Pentax come frome? I don't see a 21 pt focusing system, full frame SR, ring motors, 4:2:2 video in any Pentax camera today. It's all going to be 1st generation technology for Pentax.
Oh, did I mention the SDM full frame lenses?
Don't get me wrong. I love my Pentax cameras and the relationship I've had with them. I see the road ahead and it's not pretty. It's not just steep. It's vertical.
Ok, I'm off my rant, and going back to the B&H website to look at more stuff.
p.s. If they want to stop the bleeding, they should start showing off what they have. It's not like it's going to make a difference to Canon or Nikon since they have already announced their products. Pentax has nothing to lose and the world to gain by engaging their customers early.