I would rate it as relatively good build quality. But the front element extends quite a lot at 16mm (the reverse of most lenses). That kind of arrangement always feels a bit unsteady. The build quality doesn't match the DA* version, but it's better than consumer zooms. And you're right. It's not weather sealed. Image quality is very good however. On Apr 12, 2008, at 12:28 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > How does the 16-45 hold up in the rainy weather? I think I read > that it's > not weather-sealed. Is that true? I can't afford the DA*, but I > do have a > serious cat's eye on the 16-45. Would you guys rate it as hearty & > rugged? > Cheers, Christine > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >> I should add that the DA*16-50 is also much sharper at f4 than the >> 16-45. >> And the continuous autofocus seems to be better. That being said, >> the DA >> 16-45 is a great lens for te money. I thought long and hard about >> going to >> the 16-50. I'll probably opt for the 60-250 as well. >> Paul >> -------------- Original message ---------------------- >> From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> I'm with you Jack. >>> >>> I love my 16-45 and will keep it. >>> >>> I want to look at the 60-250, and if performs well enough may make >>> that my horse camera. >>> >>> If not. i'll have to put up with that Nikon crap i have.:-) >>> >>> Dave >>> >>> On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 11:11 PM, Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> wrote: >>>> Glad it's the extra stop you need. My speed needs are basically >>>> meant >>>> by the 16~45 and I'll probably not trade up to the 16~50 just >>>> for its >>>> AF technology. Also, I'm likely going to pick up the 60~250 when >>>> available. >>>> Hope the replacement continues to perform as is the case at this >>>> point. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Jack >>>> --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> So far, I'd say that the difference is basically the extra stop >>>>> and >>>>> the USM focusing. Both are very sharp. But I need that extra stop >>>> for >>>>> >>>>> indoor events. When I shot a courthouse wedding and had to work >>>>> without flash, I lost a few shots due to 1/15th second shutter >>>>> speeds. At 1/30th, it would have been a piece of cake. >>>>> Paul >>>>> On Apr 10, 2008, at 8:31 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >>>>>> I think the lady in the foreground is trying to break up with the >>>>> lady >>>>>> facing her. ;-( >>>>>> Will be interesting to read your 16~45 v 16~50 comments when >>>> you're >>>>> >>>>>> had >>>>>> a chance to get a feel for same. >>>>>> >>>>>> Jack >>>>>> --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> My replacement DA* 16-50 arrived today. The focal plane is >>>>> uniform, >>>>>>> and doesn't appear to have any backfocus or frontfocus problems. >>>>> I'm >>>>>>> >>>>>>> pleased. Took it to the coffee shop and snapped these ladies. >>>>>>> The >>>>>>> woman in the background was trying to sell something to the >>>>>>> woman >>>>> in >>>>>>> >>>>>>> the foreground. 19mm, f7.1 at 1/60th. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7152702 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly >>>> above >>>>>>> and follow the directions. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> __________________________________________________ >>>>>> Do You Yahoo!? >>>>>> Tired of spam? Yahoo! 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