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11-05-2015, 08:30 PM   #1
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"Lenses have multiple failure points, including their autofocus systems and image stabilization.
Of the two, LensRentals sees image stabilization failing more than autofocus."

Makes you appreciate the IBIS on Pentax!
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another interesting observation thanks !!

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A plus point for Pentax

If lens optical stability is a problem, then this is a plus for Pentax in not having them. If for instance you had 5 lens with OS, then there are 5 times more likly to fail then just having one in the camera. Assuming a similar failure rate, which in itself is unlikely.


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If lens optical stability is a problem, then this is a plus for Pentax in not having them. If for instance you had 5 lens with OS, then there are 5 times more likly to fail then just having one in the camera. Assuming a similar failure rate, which in itself is unlikely.
But on the other hand when it fails for Pentax it's on 100% of the lenses, instead of on 20% of the lenses. And if failing in a way that no images can be captured you can't capture any images on Pentax, instead of 1 in 5 lenses can't be used.
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But on the other hand when it fails for Pentax it's on 100% of the lenses, instead of on 20% of the lenses. And if failing in a way that no images can be captured you can't capture any images on Pentax, instead of 1 in 5 lenses can't be used.
I would make an educated guess that a reasonably robust SR system based on magnets (I think it is?), is going to be far more reliable than a lightweight system that moves glass. This is also based on that I have never heard of many complaints of SR failure. I am sure this forum would be red hot if SR failure was a significant problem.
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I would make an educated guess that a reasonably robust SR system based on magnets (I think it is?), is going to be far more reliable than a lightweight system that moves glass. This is also based on that I have never heard of many complaints of SR failure. I am sure this forum would be red hot if SR failure was a significant problem.
I don't think there is a significant amount of problems on either system, but when it fails on a camera it can be a more significant problem than if IS fails on a lens (if you use more than one lens).
Some prefer to have a backup cameras to be able to still capture images if a camera break down, but I don't think that many users have two copies of every lens they have in case a lens break down.

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"* The strangest thing they've pulled out of a lens recently? A spider" <= this is creepy, hope it's not a poisonous one !!!
Bonus points if they pulled it out of a "hot" Takumar and it bit some nerdy guy.
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Bonus points if they pulled it out of a "hot" Takumar and it bit some nerdy guy.
Only if he chooses a life of virtue over a quick buck.
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