Hi, I am another Pentaxian that joined this forum... I started DSLR with Pentax in 2012 after having had a Canon S3 IS Bridge... I mostly do Nature photo, but also Astro and Landscape is what I prefer.. So far I'd stay with Pentax, but I always wondered about what other major Makers I'd choose if I had to switch... I'd hardly choose between Canon or Nikon Canon Stabilized long lenses (version II) seems very good and sharp for Nature. Nikon AF on the other hand seems to get the lead... Please let me know what would Canon offers compare to other brands. Thanks