Originally posted by seventysixersfan Might as well try it for the price; I'm crossing my fingers for you that the SDM problem is non-existent on these refurbs. Hope you like it better than the 20-40. Personally I like the 20-40 but I've never handles the 16-50 so I can't compare.
I got the 20-40 for a smidge under $600 in great shape but I don't like the limited zoom range. WR is nice to have (and I appreciate the small size) but it's only slightly wider than my widest prime (21 Limited). It's a nice lens, don't get me wrong, but I bought it because I couldn't justify a used "ticking time bomb" 16-50 with no warranty.
For $400 though? And, hopefully with the SDM fixed right out of the gate (plus 90-day warranty)? Sounds like an acceptable gamble for a like-new lens. Glad I'm still in the return period for the Limited zoom
Now, I wonder if Ricoh was just doing some spring warehouse cleaning or if there's really some more updated/new lenses coming soon. We'll see!