Weather sealed lenses

nixcamic · 07-20-2008, 04:56 PM

Am I correct in my assumption that the only weather sealed lenses for pentax are the DA* series? I'm interested in doing some shots outdoors in the rain, since its raining for a good half the year here, and was wondering if there was a way I could avoid paying $600 for a weather sealed lens.

rburgoss · 07-20-2008, 05:01 PM

Your assumption is correct. The DA* (star) series are supposed to be weather "resistant". But to be honest, in this equation, I am the "hesitant" part the still "resists" to let my gear get wet, even if just slightly.

RB

nixcamic · 07-20-2008, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by rburgoss

Your assumption is correct. The DA* (star) series are supposed to be weather "resistant". But to be honest, in this equation, I am the "hesitant" part the still "resists" to let my gear get wet, even if just slightly.

RB

I find this comment kind of funny when read along with the resistance is futile in your sig.

Peter Zack · 07-20-2008, 05:33 PM

There is another possible option depending on the intensity of the rain. You can try one of those 'raincoats' for the camera and lens. Just put a UV filter and hood on the lens. secure the hood as tightly as possible around the hood (electrical tape maybe?) and give it a test. A solid plastic bag that covers everything would do it as well.

07-20-2008, 04:56 PM	#1
nixcamic Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Guatemala Posts: 354	Weather sealed lenses Am I correct in my assumption that the only weather sealed lenses for pentax are the DA* series? I'm interested in doing some shots outdoors in the rain, since its raining for a good half the year here, and was wondering if there was a way I could avoid paying $600 for a weather sealed lens.

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07-20-2008, 05:01 PM	#2
rburgoss Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 972	Your assumption is correct. The DA* (star) series are supposed to be weather "resistant". But to be honest, in this equation, I am the "hesitant" part the still "resists" to let my gear get wet, even if just slightly. RB

07-20-2008, 05:17 PM	#3
nixcamic Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Guatemala Posts: 354 Original Poster	Originally posted by rburgoss Your assumption is correct. The DA* (star) series are supposed to be weather "resistant". But to be honest, in this equation, I am the "hesitant" part the still "resists" to let my gear get wet, even if just slightly. RB I find this comment kind of funny when read along with the resistance is futile in your sig.

07-20-2008, 05:33 PM	#4
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	There is another possible option depending on the intensity of the rain. You can try one of those 'raincoats' for the camera and lens. Just put a UV filter and hood on the lens. secure the hood as tightly as possible around the hood (electrical tape maybe?) and give it a test. A solid plastic bag that covers everything would do it as well.