Thanks, Rick. Some of the user reviews I looked at commented on SDM
problems. I noticed comments here that SDM has been improved in newer
lenses. I've been assuming that in this case lenses assembled recently
had improved SDM drives and lower failure rates - so I've been heartened
to consider using it. I will say that the past SDM issues would make me
want to buy new vs old, to be sure to have warranty coverage.
Mark
On 12/31/2013 10:33 AM, Rick Womer wrote:
I've been tempted by the 17-70 for years; the SDM problems have held me back
(and being frugal, of course).
Rick
On Dec 30, 2013, at 23:07 , Mark C wrote:
Thanks Jonathan. Is there a review of the 17-70 f4 on dxomark? I can't find it
but I am probably missing it. They seem to have a high regard for the 16-45
though! I appreciate your feedback on the 17-70 as well.
Mark
On 12/30/2013 9:51 PM, [email protected] wrote:
Check out
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Ratings
I personally like the 17-70 f4 lens.
jonathan
-----Original Message-----
From: PDML [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dario Bonazza
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 3:50 PM
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Subject: Re: Opinions on DA 17-70 f4
I did the same for the same reason. Quality-wise, it's a bit worse than the
16-45, but the difference is not so obvious.
The zoom range and the silent focus are true bonuses for my photography,
hence I'm not tempted to get back to the 16-45 (which I still own).
Dario
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From: Mark C
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 12:07 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Opinions on DA 17-70 f4
I'm thinking about getting a DA 17-70 f4 as an upgrade to my DA 16-45 f4.
Mostly looking for a little more reach and less gap between the long end and
the short end of the telephoto zoom that I usually carry with it. I don't
really need an f2.8 lens and, besides, they are not much longer than the one
I have.
Does anyone have any experience wit this lens? The user reviews I have
stumbled into seem to be inconsistent. Photozone.de gives it fairly high
marks...
Mark
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