The DA*55 seems a must have to me if it really is as sharp as the test I read and the purpose is family shots but you may refrain from buying it since you already have a 50mm. IMO it is a different beast altogether.
The 16-50 would also be something I'd buy or if you are afraid of a bad reputation, the 16-45 would be a nice step up from the 18-55. I sold my 18-55 and the only thing I regret is its weight/size. Otherwise, there's just nothing in common, the 16-45 is *way* better. The 16-45 is also a bit more acceptable on a size/weight PoV. Macro, I'd buy Tamron or Pentax, both are highly regarded and FF compatible btw. As for 70-200/2.8, basicaly the choice is between Sigma (and potential problems including compatibility ones) but HSM (only!!) and Tamron (no compatibility problems) but old screw AF. Both seem quite nice lenses. The 43 Limited is a joy to use. I could use Boris' lens and heck I want one so badly :p -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille ---------------------- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
