What are you saving for now?

Well I'd really like a DA 17-70/4 but it could never replace my DA* 16-50/2.8 and it seems a little OTT to have the two. Maybe I should sell the Sigma EX 24-70/2.8 as it hardly ever gets used and put the money to a DA 17-70. I'd really like one of these: Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SP Di VC USD, but they're not available for Pentax
Oh! and a K3:

John

It's up to the individual, but when we put our money where our mouth is, we will be buying original Pentax batteries. When I buy any Pentax camera from Chris, a spare Pentax battery is always a part of the purchase.

I have the Innov8 as the spare, a halfway house between the Pentax original and a cheap gawd knows what. The Innov8 isn't as good as the original but it suits my needs. I figure SRS wouldn't sell them if they they were a risk to the equipment.

Hi there, saving for a 150-500 sigma.
While you are talking about batteries, has any body come up with a rechargable Lithium AA. after all the Li-ion is available in all the other specialist fitting batteries. Also any using the eneloop XX hIgh capacity?


Patty

John, why the 18-135 with the K-5? I am asking as I have been considering the 18-135 as well, so I would be interested in your thoughts.

I had a chance to try a 18-135 with a K-5 today, and I must say it feels right + fast and very silent....

Why the 18-135mm? The more modest range than the 18-250mm gives scope for better image quality. The WR construction is very appealing. The 18-135mm range is wide enough to be extremely useful.

Thanks John. It does look like a great travel lens.

Giorgio