I have not used mine in really bad weather, but its been up to GFM twice, in the rain and fog and humidity, camp fire songs and drinks (well a coleman lantern passes as a fire pit up there.:-))and came back in good shape.
Its a good lens Christine. I'd give it serious thought, even if its not sealed. Dave On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 7:49 AM, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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. 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