New lenses for Pentax and Sony DSLR

More exciting news this month, Pentax and Sony announce some new lenses following the announcement of their new cameras: Pentax k-7 and Sony Alpha series cameras (Sony launches Alpha 230, Alpha 330 and Alpha 380).

Pentax announces PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6AL WR and PENTAX-DA 50-200mm F4-5.6ED WR. Quality wise, this lenses are just like other kit lenses, but the built-quality of these lenses are much better because it is water resistant. The development of these lenses are requested several years by Pentax fans because most Pentax cameras are weather/water proof except entry level Pentax k2000/k-m. In the same week, Sony announces some new SAL lenses and one flash

• The SAL-1855 standard zoom lens will cost about $200.
• The SAL-55200 telephoto zoom lens will cost about $230.
• The SAL-50F18 portrait lens will cost about $150.
• The SAL-30 F/2.8 MACRO SAM
• The HVL-F20AM flash will cost about $130.

All these lenses are entry-level lenses for budget minded photographer. The interesting thing about these lenses are the built-in motor which ensure silent focusing. We can expect the new kit lens SAL-18-55mm to be better than its predecessor 18-70mm. By introducing these general entry level lenses and series of cameras, Sony is poised to compete with Canon and Nikon in the entry level DSLR camera market.