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Shanti · 12-09-2012, 10:01 PM

Hi looking for a wide angle zoom for the K5II, min 17mm. Have read that the 17-70 can be very good,but has focus problems,and I wonder if it works better on the new K5II with its improved AF. So does anyone have feedback on this
Thanks again

Adam · 12-09-2012, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by Shanti

Hi looking for a wide angle zoom for the K5II, min 17mm. Have read that the 17-70 can be very good,but has focus problems,and I wonder if it works better on the new K5II with its improved AF. So does anyone have feedback on this
Thanks again

In low light, it'll be a bit faster and hunt less, but in general it should feel about the same because it's an F4 lens.

Shanti · 12-10-2012, 01:11 PM

has anyone compared the Tamron 17-70,Sigma 17-70,and Pentax 17-70 on the K5II? realy wonder if any of these can come close to my Oly 14-54 2,8 lens,which was my favorite

12-09-2012, 10:01 PM	#1
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927	K5II with 17-70 lens feedback Hi looking for a wide angle zoom for the K5II, min 17mm. Have read that the 17-70 can be very good,but has focus problems,and I wonder if it works better on the new K5II with its improved AF. So does anyone have feedback on this Thanks again

12-09-2012, 10:11 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by Shanti Hi looking for a wide angle zoom for the K5II, min 17mm. Have read that the 17-70 can be very good,but has focus problems,and I wonder if it works better on the new K5II with its improved AF. So does anyone have feedback on this Thanks again In low light, it'll be a bit faster and hunt less, but in general it should feel about the same because it's an F4 lens. 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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12-10-2012, 01:11 PM	#3
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927 Original Poster	has anyone compared the Tamron 17-70,Sigma 17-70,and Pentax 17-70 on the K5II? realy wonder if any of these can come close to my Oly 14-54 2,8 lens,which was my favorite

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