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Next PLM lenses

Started Feb 11, 2017 | Questions thread
petebfrance Contributing Member • Posts: 757
Re: Next PLM lenses
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Sir Autofocus wrote:

Having heard many positive comments about the autofocus performance of the 55-300 PLM lens, what are you hoping the next lenses will be to receive a PLM upgrade?

I'd like to see a PLM version of the FA 150-450mm f4.5-5.6ED DC AW where I'm thinking that the improved AF would be a big plus for wildlife photography. I'd also like to see a PLM version of the FA 70-200 for the same reason, although that would mainly benefit K-1 owners at this point. A lower priority for me, but still on my wish list, would be a PLM version of the DA 16-85 lens, which I don't usually use for wildlife but sometimes use for portraits.

I think the most important for the brand as far as getting good reviews (and thereby appealing to more buyers) is to produce a good standard zoom, an 18-55WR or what-have you.  If they'd had something like that around it could have been offered with the KP as a rather enticing package.

Incidentally, the question was also asked in these threads which may interest you:

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/59030496

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/59017096

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regards,
Pete

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