Q 06 15-45: a dodgy lens?

Unregistered User · 08-27-2013, 06:45 PM

I was thinking of adding 06 15-45 to my line-up, but I am somewhat worried by what I have read in this thread:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/226685-defective-06-a.html

Are there any others who are having problems with this lens?

Dom

**Mikesul** · 08-27-2013, 07:17 PM

Originally posted by DominicVII

I was thinking of adding 06 15-45 to my line-up, but I am somewhat worried by what I have read in this thread:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/226685-defective-06-a.html

Are there any others who are having problems with this lens?

Dom

It has been a solid, reliable performer for me. I have had two copies of the lens since I made the mistake of selling all my Q equipment last winter only to regret the decision and buy replacements a few weeks later. The 06 has excellent image quality and has given me no problems at all. Any consumer product will have occasional issues individual examples but I have heard of very few problems with this lens.

drougge · 08-27-2013, 11:24 PM

Mine broke after a few months, no focusing at all, but before that it was fine. The replacement (I guess it's too cheap to be worth repairing) also works fine. I don't know how many they've sold, but certainly enough to expect a few to be bad. And it seems they break quickly, so as long as you buy where you get warranty I don't see a problem.

(The focus ring sucks though, on all copies.)

GibbyTheMole · 08-28-2013, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by drougge

And it seems they break quickly, so as long as you buy where you get warranty I don't see a problem.

Hmmm... I thought an 06 would be a worthy addition to my Q kit, but if they're prone to breakage, perhaps not. $250 is too much to drop on a lens that might only last a few months.

hnikesch · 08-28-2013, 06:07 AM

I still don't have my 06 back, it seems Pentax is moving a warehouse but they say they are replacing mine. I would buy one again, the zoom range and IQ on a small body is great.

Hans

**crewl1** · 08-28-2013, 09:45 AM

Haven't had any issues to report with mine, it is a very good lens with wonderful IQ.
Focus ring was a bit touchy until I added shim as per instructions in this thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/210797-06-lens.html

**crewl1** · 08-28-2013, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by hnikesch

I still don't have my 06 back, it seems Pentax is moving a warehouse but they say they are replacing mine. I would buy one again, the zoom range and IQ on a small body is great.

Hans

Wow you are a patient guy Hans. How long has it been now?

hnikesch · 08-28-2013, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

Wow you are a patient guy Hans. How long has it been now?

Over 3 months, got the 06 in mid June and was able to use it (at the long end) for a week, then 2 trips to service. Now it is scheduled for replacement pending a Pentax warehouse move that could take one to two more weeks. All summer without my birthday lens. Oh well I was able to play with my new K30

Hans

**mtngal** · 08-28-2013, 08:06 PM

I've had my 06 for a couple of months and haven't had any problems. I've been really impressed with the image quality also and I use it quite a bit.

drougge · 08-28-2013, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by GibbyTheMole

$250 is too much to drop on a lens that might only last a few months.

After which it will still be under warranty and you'll get a new one. Which is why I recommend only buying it from a real store (not some random dude on ebay).

3uddah · 08-29-2013, 03:17 AM

Hi all,

I just received my 06 telephoto lense today. The focus sound much louder than the 01 and 02 lenses. The focusing ring feels quite loose when turning compared to the 01 and 02 lense as well. Is this normal? or I have an issue with my lense?

GibbyTheMole · 08-29-2013, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by drougge

After which it will still be under warranty and you'll get a new one. Which is why I recommend only buying it from a real store (not some random dude on ebay).

Sho nuff... But: 1) How long is the warranty? and: 2) What if it konks right after the warranty expires?

I guess a good thing to know would be how many bad copies of the 06 are there vs. the good. Judging from the reports of bad 06 copies here on the forum, the defective ratio looks a little high compared to other Q lenses.

**crewl1** · 08-29-2013, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by 3uddah

Hi all,

I just received my 06 telephoto lense today. The focus sound much louder than the 01 and 02 lenses. The focusing ring feels quite loose when turning compared to the 01 and 02 lense as well. Is this normal? or I have an issue with my lense?

I haven't noticed that my 06 is any louder.
As for the focus ring that is common issue.
See this thread for a DIY fix https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/210797-06-lens.html

Steve.Ledger · 08-29-2013, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by GibbyTheMole

Judging from the reports of bad 06 copies here on the forum, the defective ratio looks a little high compared to other Q lenses.

The ownership ratio of the 06 is significantly lower than other lenses.
I would not let the report of a few duds put you off buying one.

3uddah · 08-30-2013, 02:35 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

I haven't noticed that my 06 is any louder.
As for the focus ring that is common issue.
See this thread for a DIY fix https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/210797-06-lens.html

It's making this buzzing noise when its trying to focus and AF seems to hunt for a bit at the wide end of the lense. The 45mm end of the lense seems fine.
The buzzing noise i could get used to if that is normal. If not, I'm thinking bout returning the lense and get the store to send me another copy.

08-27-2013, 06:45 PM	#1
Unregistered User Guest	Q 06 15-45: a dodgy lens? I was thinking of adding 06 15-45 to my line-up, but I am somewhat worried by what I have read in this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/226685-defective-06-a.html Are there any others who are having problems with this lens? Dom

08-29-2013, 03:17 AM	#11
3uddah New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 6	Hi all, I just received my 06 telephoto lense today. The focus sound much louder than the 01 and 02 lenses. The focusing ring feels quite loose when turning compared to the 01 and 02 lense as well. Is this normal? or I have an issue with my lense? Last edited by 3uddah; 08-29-2013 at 03:49 AM.

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08-27-2013, 07:17 PM	#2
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by DominicVII I was thinking of adding 06 15-45 to my line-up, but I am somewhat worried by what I have read in this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/226685-defective-06-a.html Are there any others who are having problems with this lens? Dom It has been a solid, reliable performer for me. I have had two copies of the lens since I made the mistake of selling all my Q equipment last winter only to regret the decision and buy replacements a few weeks later. The 06 has excellent image quality and has given me no problems at all. Any consumer product will have occasional issues individual examples but I have heard of very few problems with this lens.

08-27-2013, 11:24 PM	#3
drougge Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malmö Photos: Gallery Posts: 787	Mine broke after a few months, no focusing at all, but before that it was fine. The replacement (I guess it's too cheap to be worth repairing) also works fine. I don't know how many they've sold, but certainly enough to expect a few to be bad. And it seems they break quickly, so as long as you buy where you get warranty I don't see a problem. (The focus ring sucks though, on all copies.)

08-28-2013, 06:01 AM	#4
GibbyTheMole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 2,275	Originally posted by drougge And it seems they break quickly, so as long as you buy where you get warranty I don't see a problem. Hmmm... I thought an 06 would be a worthy addition to my Q kit, but if they're prone to breakage, perhaps not. $250 is too much to drop on a lens that might only last a few months.

08-28-2013, 06:07 AM	#5
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	I still don't have my 06 back, it seems Pentax is moving a warehouse but they say they are replacing mine. I would buy one again, the zoom range and IQ on a small body is great. Hans

08-28-2013, 09:45 AM	#6
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Haven't had any issues to report with mine, it is a very good lens with wonderful IQ. Focus ring was a bit touchy until I added shim as per instructions in this thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/210797-06-lens.html

08-28-2013, 09:46 AM	#7
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by hnikesch I still don't have my 06 back, it seems Pentax is moving a warehouse but they say they are replacing mine. I would buy one again, the zoom range and IQ on a small body is great. Hans Wow you are a patient guy Hans. How long has it been now?

08-28-2013, 10:18 AM	#8
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	Originally posted by crewl1 Wow you are a patient guy Hans. How long has it been now? Over 3 months, got the 06 in mid June and was able to use it (at the long end) for a week, then 2 trips to service. Now it is scheduled for replacement pending a Pentax warehouse move that could take one to two more weeks. All summer without my birthday lens. Oh well I was able to play with my new K30 Hans

08-28-2013, 08:06 PM	#9
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	I've had my 06 for a couple of months and haven't had any problems. I've been really impressed with the image quality also and I use it quite a bit.

08-28-2013, 09:44 PM	#10
drougge Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malmö Photos: Gallery Posts: 787	Originally posted by GibbyTheMole $250 is too much to drop on a lens that might only last a few months. After which it will still be under warranty and you'll get a new one. Which is why I recommend only buying it from a real store (not some random dude on ebay).

08-29-2013, 05:23 AM	#12
GibbyTheMole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 2,275	Originally posted by drougge After which it will still be under warranty and you'll get a new one. Which is why I recommend only buying it from a real store (not some random dude on ebay). Sho nuff... But: 1) How long is the warranty? and: 2) What if it konks right after the warranty expires? I guess a good thing to know would be how many bad copies of the 06 are there vs. the good. Judging from the reports of bad 06 copies here on the forum, the defective ratio looks a little high compared to other Q lenses.

08-29-2013, 06:55 AM	#13
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by 3uddah Hi all, I just received my 06 telephoto lense today. The focus sound much louder than the 01 and 02 lenses. The focusing ring feels quite loose when turning compared to the 01 and 02 lense as well. Is this normal? or I have an issue with my lense? I haven't noticed that my 06 is any louder. As for the focus ring that is common issue. See this thread for a DIY fix https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/210797-06-lens.html

08-29-2013, 10:34 PM	#14
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by GibbyTheMole Judging from the reports of bad 06 copies here on the forum, the defective ratio looks a little high compared to other Q lenses. The ownership ratio of the 06 is significantly lower than other lenses. I would not let the report of a few duds put you off buying one.

08-30-2013, 02:35 AM	#15
3uddah New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 6	Originally posted by crewl1 I haven't noticed that my 06 is any louder. As for the focus ring that is common issue. See this thread for a DIY fix https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/210797-06-lens.html It's making this buzzing noise when its trying to focus and AF seems to hunt for a bit at the wide end of the lense. The 45mm end of the lense seems fine. The buzzing noise i could get used to if that is normal. If not, I'm thinking bout returning the lense and get the store to send me another copy.