Thanks, Paul & Adam. Much appreciated. Cheers, Christine
----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 6:49 AM Subject: Re: PESO: The Sell >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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