Originally posted by Bertrand3000 What about the older lens, the Pentax DA 16-45 F4? Is it still worth something on a modern K-S2 compared to a DAL 18-50 WR RE Kit and a Tamron 18-250 superzoom? I don't have interest in WR, but I do have interest in both wider angle of view and sharpness.
The DA16-45/f4 is a great lens if in good condition.
Some which had been heavy used or even worse, hit a bit when the barrel was out, can have pretty bad wobble. Then results are not good at all!
But if in good condition it is a great lens.
I remember speaking on the phone to one of those older Pentax lens repairers in the US. Forgot his name but he was well known and has worked for Pentax for ages. He told me that the DA 16-45 is a kind of floated design similar to the FA31. I cannot comment on this myself.
My excellent sample workes great on the KP.
Another sample without wobble but a tiny scratch is always in my bag with a K5 in my car.
Has also nice close-up ability!