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Elfanger · 06-24-2010, 06:00 PM

I am thinking of getting the da 40mm pancake lens to pretty much be my default lens.

With this in mind I am wondering if it is weather resistant and can be used in the rain?

Thanks.

wlachan · 06-24-2010, 06:01 PM

None of the Limited lenses is WR.

JHD · 06-24-2010, 06:16 PM

Spray it down good with water repellant.

Marc Sabatella · 06-24-2010, 11:31 PM

Not specificallty WR, but as small as it is, it's simple to protect it from rain just cupping your hand over it, or using a small plastic bag.

ytterbium · 06-25-2010, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

Not specificallty WR, but as small as it is, it's simple to protect it from rain just cupping your hand over it, or using a small plastic bag.

That works only in light rain for the front glass. If the rain gets a bit stronger, there is a risk that water streams coming from top of the camera will stream down around the lens mount. Without the O ring they will enter lens and camera.

wlachan · 06-25-2010, 06:17 AM

The front glass is not sealed and water can sneak in, not a pretty sight.

JHD · 06-25-2010, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by ytterbium

That works only in light rain for the front glass. If the rain gets a bit stronger, there is a risk that water streams coming from top of the camera will stream down around the lens mount. Without the O ring they will enter lens and camera.

So much for spraying it down with water repellant.

Maybe you should consider the weather resistant 18~55... I just bought one and it's pretty decent lens at a give away price. Relatively speaking, the value here is tremendous. This is a good and inexpensive alternative to the DA* lenses.

Marc Sabatella · 06-25-2010, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by ytterbium

That works only in light rain for the front glass. If the rain gets a bit stronger, there is a risk that water streams coming from top of the camera will stream down around the lens mount. Without the O ring they will enter lens and camera.

True enough - so in heavy rains, a larger plastic bag is in order.

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06-24-2010, 06:01 PM	#2
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	None of the Limited lenses is WR.

06-24-2010, 06:16 PM	#3
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Spray it down good with water repellant.

06-24-2010, 11:31 PM	#4
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Not specificallty WR, but as small as it is, it's simple to protect it from rain just cupping your hand over it, or using a small plastic bag.

06-25-2010, 06:14 AM	#5
ytterbium Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,076	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella Not specificallty WR, but as small as it is, it's simple to protect it from rain just cupping your hand over it, or using a small plastic bag. That works only in light rain for the front glass. If the rain gets a bit stronger, there is a risk that water streams coming from top of the camera will stream down around the lens mount. Without the O ring they will enter lens and camera.

06-25-2010, 06:17 AM	#6
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	The front glass is not sealed and water can sneak in, not a pretty sight.

06-25-2010, 06:58 AM	#7
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Originally posted by ytterbium That works only in light rain for the front glass. If the rain gets a bit stronger, there is a risk that water streams coming from top of the camera will stream down around the lens mount. Without the O ring they will enter lens and camera. So much for spraying it down with water repellant. Maybe you should consider the weather resistant 18~55... I just bought one and it's pretty decent lens at a give away price. Relatively speaking, the value here is tremendous. This is a good and inexpensive alternative to the DA* lenses.

06-25-2010, 08:22 AM	#8
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by ytterbium That works only in light rain for the front glass. If the rain gets a bit stronger, there is a risk that water streams coming from top of the camera will stream down around the lens mount. Without the O ring they will enter lens and camera. True enough - so in heavy rains, a larger plastic bag is in order.

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