Originally posted by Partagas Hi
I like teh look of teh 16-50mm 2.8, but have read lots of bad things about broken focusing etc.
Is the problem fixed yet? Does any one know safe serial numbers to go for?
Any alternatives to this lens like Sigma worth considering?
Thanks
If you search the forum for messages about recent discussions with Pentax at trade events, there are comments that the SDM issue has been resolved for all new smc Pentax-DA*16-50 f2.8 lenses since the start of 2012. The comments were from pentax engineers.
So if you buy a new one you will probably get the new SDM mechanism. Just to be sure I'd buy an extended warranty with it.
Regards
Chris