I didn't want the lens at first, but now I'm really missing the moderate wide angle. Plus the fact the 16 45 is a constant too. And don't forget the cost of a battery grip, and another big card.. The 17 35 will probably pay for only one of these..
Cheers, Ryan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2004 8:22 AM Subject: Re: *istD: to wait or not to wait that is the question > Yes, I do want the lens. I have the Sigma 17-35, but I think the Pentax > is a better piece of glass. I'll probably be putting the Sigma on ebay. > I really need a second body now to cover some out of town assignments, > so I think I'll make the leap. I've sold enough other equipment to > pretty much cover it. > Paul > On Sep 3, 2004, at 6:22 PM, Ryan Lee wrote: > > > Well Paul, you've more or less got until the rebate ends (end of the > > year?) > > to wait for a further price drop. Considering that they're unlikely to > > reduce the cost of the lens, I think this current offer's good to go > > for, > > assuming you want the lens. > > > > Cheers, > > Ryan > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2004 7:44 AM > > Subject: *istD: to wait or not to wait that is the question > > > > > >> I'm going to add a second *istD body. Right now B&H is offering an > >> *istD plus the DA 16-45 for $1475 after a $200 rebate. Is it going to > >> get better than this any time soon? What thinks the list? > >> Paul > >> > >> > > > > > >

