Reply interspersed... On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 1:26 PM, Paul Stenquist <[email protected]> wrote: > A couple of points in response: > My DA* 60-250 failed after more than 30,000 frames and was repaired for > $183.00. It's a fabulous lens, and , I believe, at least the equal of > anything available in that range.
Optically I totally agree with you. My brief encounter with it in Chicago (thanks, Bob!) only confirms what you say. In Israel repair prices routinely are twice as those in US. So I'd expect that fixing my DA* 16-50 would cost around USD 400. Consider this, Paul - taking it to the service center will set me down order of USD 70 only to have it checked. Granted if found to need repairs, the repair bill will take this figure out, still it is not that cheap as it is for you. Few years ago they couldn't find a replacement screen for my ZX-L. The service clerk told that they hold parts only for gear that is no older than 2-3 years... > My DA* 16-50 is sharp across the frame as far as I know. I've tested it for > flat frame and don't recall seeing any significant deterioration in the > corners. But I'll tray that again when I have time. I shoot all my auto > interiors and engines with it and have never had a complaint. Quite the > opposite, in fact. I can send you some full size JPGs or DNGs if you wish. It can be soft towards the corners even way closed down... Could be it's having a centering issue... I am not much of a lens tester - I just shoot. May be this approach is not as good. Boris -- 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.
