Originally posted by Frogfish How do you know Pentax haven't already addressed the SDM issue. Complaints certainly seem to be down if these boards are anything to go by. And you seriously wouldn't expect Pentax to come out with a statement on SDM would you. Or would you ?!
It's an unfortunate thing - I do like reassurance. Right now, I won't get a DA*16-50 to replace my Sigma 17-70 mainly because of the SDM failure stories I've heard with that lens. It's an unfortunate fear for me.
I will get a DA*55 though.