P. J. Alling wrote: > Yep, you've got it. Elements don't just separate from each other. The > rear aspheric element is a composite made from a ground glass portion > and a molded optical glass portion, it's this element that breaks down > and separates. Too bad as otherwise this is a wonderful lens. I > understand that Pentax is now able to repair these but I haven't gotten > around to sending my sample in.
You embarrass me, as I have an otherwise perfect one that needs attention, and Pentax said "Send it in." So far, I haven't. I think I'll hang up a big Post-It note and follow up this week yet! keith whaley > David J Brooks wrote: >> Is this the lens that seemed to fall apart. >> >> There was talk last year here, about a lens in this more or less focal >> lenght, that was a good performer, but the elements tended to seperate. >> >> Was it this one.?? Or another. >> >> Actually, comments on this lens would be appreciated. >> >> Still trying to determine my Christmas presents to my self. Three >> primes or a couple o' zooms. >> >> Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
