Originally posted by the swede Pentax doesnt have issues worse than other brands.
Find me one single lens over the last ten years that has more issues than the Pentax 16-50. IF you go back over ten years you will find some. It's just that Pentax never addressed the issue to any of it's customers; which is a rather grave customer service issue that raises tons of red flags.
But as opposed to other issues, sure every camera and/or lens company has them, but at least they most always address them - instead of the Pentax burying it's head in the sand thing and almost hoping that it will go away.
Let me also point out; it will be interesting to see how widespread the sensor issue is with the Pentax K-01; and what response
(if any) we'll ever hear from Pentax. So what Pentax is basically saying to each and every customer out there; is that - take a roll of the dice and spend a few thousand with us. It may work for you, it may not. This is also especially concerning to any person who might do any type of professional work.
Imagine having both the original Pentax K-5 and also Pentax 16-50 glass out with you when on an assignment. Imagine having either one (or even both) fail. Using Pentax to earn income also
demands that one carries a second camera body and second lens wherever one goes.
Maybe that should be the new definition of Pentax: Carry back-ups wherever you go
On the other side of the spectrum... Nikon excels at customer service. They've even gone beyond warranty dates to address ANY issues