WR & * lenses

mysterick · 11-06-2013, 11:20 AM

The WR lenses have a seal on the flange; the 'star' lenses do not. Both are said to be water resistant. How does that work?

Adam · 11-06-2013, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by mysterick

The WR lenses have a seal on the flange; the 'star' lenses do not. Both are said to be water resistant. How does that work?

Both do, but the one on DA* lenses is black, so you probably haven't noticed it.

mysterick · 11-06-2013, 03:05 PM

Thanks, Adam, I didn't.

11-06-2013, 11:20 AM	#1
mysterick Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 44266 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 567	*WR & lenses** The WR lenses have a seal on the flange; the 'star' lenses do not. Both are said to be water resistant. How does that work?

11-06-2013, 11:33 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by mysterick The WR lenses have a seal on the flange; the 'star' lenses do not. Both are said to be water resistant. How does that work? Both do, but the one on DA* lenses is black, so you probably haven't noticed it. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-06-2013, 03:05 PM	#3
mysterick Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 44266 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 567 Original Poster	Thanks, Adam, I didn't.