Originally posted by manowar1978 Dear friends, first of all my compliments for this splendid forum. Here Massimo from Latina, Italy.
I have a question:
I want to know if DA 17-70 is weather sealind or "partial" weather sealing:
for example, I have read that the lens has the seal on the bayonet and then the sealing of the srl body is kept.
Is it true?
Best regards.
Massimo Lucio.
Yes, the DA17-70 is partially weather sealed, as the lens mount has a rubber gasket like the DA* lenses but the telescoping barrel does not have special seals. The fit is quite good, however, so I think that it would be safe in most outdoor conditions short of being immersed in water.
The DA17-70 is a very nicely-made lens IMO.