Thanks Folks,

Can't really justify the extra money for the DA* at the moment , so a K20D, 16-45 & extra battery should be on their way from SRS. I'll probably take an old Canon Powershot S50 as a backup.

Hi there,

I've been using Pentax since I was given an ME Super at age 16. (still got it!) I've also used the MX & LX.

I went digital with the istDs and kit lens, later augmented by a 50-200mm DA.

Most of my photography is outdoors, usually on cycle touring trips in places from Norway's Lofoten islands to a Himalayan trip (Manali to Leh) 2 years ago.

This year I'm spending 4 weeks riding from Seattle to San Francisco in May and am planning to take advantage of the current £100 cashback offer by buying a K20D.

The question is which lens to get with it ? (The istDs will probably be sold complete with the original lens.)

The new 18-55 MkII seems well regarded and I had no problems with the previous one, although I often wished for something a little wider (my favourite film lens was a 24mm).

So, is the 16-45mm worth paying an extra £100 for ?

Andrew