Originally Posted by PentaxPoke 
...Also remember that lens was sticking out of the box in direct exposure to space. I think this experience confirms the quality of Pentax kit lenses!
Someone remind me again why I need "weather sealed" lenses?
Great work! Some of the best ever posted. Yes, Pentax, take a look at this. There is an advertisement campaign in this, (as well as a few bucks for the OSU meteorological department).