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ranamar · 02-18-2008, 12:30 AM

Eh, I guess I must have lucked out,
My 16-50 is amazing, it almost matches some of my primes in sharpeness and colour accuracy. (FA501.4, Tak 50 2.0)
Then again, I purchaced mine used, so I made sure it was a good copy

nostatic · 02-18-2008, 12:41 AM

I bought a K10d today and they only had the kit in stock. I had wanted the weatherproofed better glass so I also bought a 16-50*. I did a quick and dirty a/b test between the kit 18-55 and the 16-50*. Half an hour later I took back the 16-50*. At least it saved me money to buy the macro that I'll likely use more anyway...

DJey · 02-18-2008, 01:21 AM

Guys OT.. is 16mm good enough for landscape photography.. Don't have enough money to buy the Superwide lenses.. Just need a walkaround at the moment that I can use for events and maybe landscape!

tux08902 · 02-18-2008, 09:52 AM

Has anyone done an actual review of this lens?

little laker · 02-18-2008, 01:10 PM

They tried, but it was defective. So they didn't finish the review.

I forget whom it was.

There are some good copies, but the quality control doesn't appear to be the best.

Tbear · 02-18-2008, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by little laker

They tried, but it was defective. So they didn't finish the review.

I forget whom it was.

There are some good copies, but the quality control doesn't appear to be the best.

Photozone has tried twice to evaluate the DA* 16-50mm and both times there were terrible centering defects, so Klaus decided to pull the review.

fast50 · 02-19-2008, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by tux08902

Did you somehow miss the entire conversation in this thread?

No, not at all. The shop confirmed they were defective and that Pentax have had problems with it.

smokey · 02-20-2008, 07:10 PM

Well, I shipped mine back today. Not getting another. Going to replace it with the Sigma 18-50, which is what I was originally going to order.

Buddha Jones · 03-05-2008, 12:42 PM

I am far from a pixel peeper or a measurbater but with all the hubbub about the build quality of the DA*s I was a bit set off from buying one but I ran up on a deal that felt good so I jumped. They arrived today and after updating my firmware I decided to put the questionable one through a little test.

The brothers being guarded very closely...

TEST IMAGE COMPILATION

I think it passed.

I dont have a brick house so I couldnt do a brick test for IQ and barrel distortion and vignetting so I will take it to work with me, tons of brick there.

barbosas · 03-05-2008, 12:54 PM

Hey Buddha,

/envy mode on

nice "kit" you got there.

/envy mode off

i hope i get my 1st job before the end of this year, to start buying some serious glass

enjoy them mate

aegisphan · 03-05-2008, 01:12 PM

Can you report your serial #? I want to see if the later batch actually gets rid of the QC problem.

m8o · 03-05-2008, 01:59 PM

The question is what will he do with the Tamron now... ?

selar · 03-05-2008, 02:37 PM

16mm f2.8

50mm f2.8

More test images @ Picasa Web Albums - Selar - DA16-50@2.8
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Picasa Web Albums - Selar

Buddha Jones · 03-05-2008, 02:43 PM

Oh, I am not selling it, I have two bodies you know

My Tamron kit will be going on the K110D and the 28-75mm will still be my walk-around lens most likely... but only time will tell.

My serial number is 9011133. I got mnine used from a forum member.

**Lowell Goudge** · 03-05-2008, 02:43 PM

what do you think the problem is?

View Poll Results: Is this DA*16-50mm good or bad?
Keep it -- it's good.	23	88.46%
Return it or send it in for repair.	3	11.54%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

03-05-2008, 12:42 PM	#444
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	*DA 16-50mm I think I got a good one!** I am far from a pixel peeper or a measurbater but with all the hubbub about the build quality of the DA*s I was a bit set off from buying one but I ran up on a deal that felt good so I jumped. They arrived today and after updating my firmware I decided to put the questionable one through a little test. The brothers being guarded very closely... TEST IMAGE COMPILATION I think it passed. I dont have a brick house so I couldnt do a brick test for IQ and barrel distortion and vignetting so I will take it to work with me, tons of brick there.

03-05-2008, 02:37 PM	#448
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	*Do I have a problem with my DA16-50?** 16mm f2.8 50mm f2.8 More test images @ Picasa Web Albums - Selar - DA16-50@2.8 -- Picasa Web Albums - Selar

03-05-2008, 02:43 PM	#449
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Oh, I am not selling it, I have two bodies you know My Tamron kit will be going on the K110D and the 28-75mm will still be my walk-around lens most likely... but only time will tell. My serial number is 9011133. I got mnine used from a forum member. Last edited by Buddha Jones; 03-05-2008 at 02:48 PM.

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02-18-2008, 12:30 AM	#436
ranamar Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 88	Eh, I guess I must have lucked out, My 16-50 is amazing, it almost matches some of my primes in sharpeness and colour accuracy. (FA501.4, Tak 50 2.0) Then again, I purchaced mine used, so I made sure it was a good copy

02-18-2008, 12:41 AM	#437
nostatic Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,575	I bought a K10d today and they only had the kit in stock. I had wanted the weatherproofed better glass so I also bought a 16-50. I did a quick and dirty a/b test between the kit 18-55 and the 16-50. Half an hour later I took back the 16-50*. At least it saved me money to buy the macro that I'll likely use more anyway...

02-18-2008, 01:21 AM	#438
DJey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 284	Guys OT.. is 16mm good enough for landscape photography.. Don't have enough money to buy the Superwide lenses.. Just need a walkaround at the moment that I can use for events and maybe landscape!

02-18-2008, 09:52 AM	#439
tux08902 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Brunswick, NJ Posts: 473	Has anyone done an actual review of this lens?

02-18-2008, 01:10 PM	#440
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	They tried, but it was defective. So they didn't finish the review. I forget whom it was. There are some good copies, but the quality control doesn't appear to be the best.

02-18-2008, 05:12 PM	#441
Tbear Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 269	Originally posted by little laker They tried, but it was defective. So they didn't finish the review. I forget whom it was. There are some good copies, but the quality control doesn't appear to be the best. Photozone has tried twice to evaluate the DA* 16-50mm and both times there were terrible centering defects, so Klaus decided to pull the review.

02-19-2008, 05:56 AM	#442
fast50 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 86	Originally posted by tux08902 Did you somehow miss the entire conversation in this thread? No, not at all. The shop confirmed they were defective and that Pentax have had problems with it.

02-20-2008, 07:10 PM	#443
smokey Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Salina, KS Posts: 92	Well, I shipped mine back today. Not getting another. Going to replace it with the Sigma 18-50, which is what I was originally going to order.

03-05-2008, 12:54 PM	#445
barbosas Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lisbon Photos: Gallery Posts: 683	Hey Buddha, /envy mode on nice "kit" you got there. /envy mode off i hope i get my 1st job before the end of this year, to start buying some serious glass enjoy them mate

03-05-2008, 01:12 PM	#446
aegisphan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 815	Can you report your serial #? I want to see if the later batch actually gets rid of the QC problem.

03-05-2008, 01:59 PM	#447
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	The question is what will he do with the Tamron now... ?

03-05-2008, 02:43 PM	#450
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	what do you think the problem is?

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