The claimed they fixed SDM in 2012. Repairs are like $200 if I remember correctly. You can also convert the ROM on the lens to use the screw drive.
On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 9:03 AM, CollinB <[email protected]> wrote: > If SDM fails may one focus manually? > What is the expense in repairing SDM? > > The Pentax/Tokina 50-135 sounds like a lens that might benefit from the new > DC motor focus system. > > > > -- > 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. -- 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.

