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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-26-2011, 07:07 PM  
Is DA*16-50 worth the price over kit lens?
Posted By wlachan
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I would be very wary of this policy as a buyer. Experience taught me that trying to make any claim based on delivered product would be very difficult. Trying to prove optical misalignment or SDM failure would be almost impossible. The only successful claims I have ever had were undelivered product or loss packages. I could as well send the buyer a rock by registered mail with tracking # and eBay will rule in my favour. Better be safe than sorry. :rolleyes:
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-26-2011, 06:55 PM  
Is DA*16-50 worth the price over kit lens?
Posted By wlachan
Replies: 81
Views: 14,930
Or the lens was a dog. When the buyer sought refund, the shipping would be nonrefundable. :cool:
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-22-2011, 02:55 PM  
Is DA*16-50 worth the price over kit lens?
Posted By wlachan
Replies: 81
Views: 14,930
It is still available from B&H so I assume it's still being made? This is one of the few Tamron that is truly great optically. However, watch out for BF/FF & misalignment. Test it hard within the exchange period.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-22-2011, 12:40 PM  
Is DA*16-50 worth the price over kit lens?
Posted By wlachan
Replies: 81
Views: 14,930
By all means, but I don't see DA* getting cheaper. Remember to be honest and report back and don't duck when yours failed. Besides, it's not my money. I'd say buy them all and see for yourself. Just don't moan when they died cos you have been warned.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-22-2011, 12:07 PM  
Is DA*16-50 worth the price over kit lens?
Posted By wlachan
Replies: 81
Views: 14,930
Sorry no deal. Whenever people asked opinions on expensive DA* lenses, I would raise the SDM issue so that the potential buyers would be made aware of the issue. It is up to them what to believe. If that is against the rules, I am welcome to be banned. Besides, $200 for out of warranty SDM repair is very real. I didn't make that up. :cool:
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-22-2011, 11:08 AM  
Is DA*16-50 worth the price over kit lens?
Posted By wlachan
Replies: 81
Views: 14,930
I pity those who cannot stop accusing others trolling. And since when lensrentals became the definite guide of... ? And how many DA*16-50 or SDM lenses they have ever carried on regular basis and for how long? And since when RH earned your trust again (the moment he was inline with your opinion?)? The EF17-55/2.8 is not w/o its flaws, like build quality & dust issue. However, its USM performance & reliability are way ahead of DA*16-50. I am cool if you don't agree with me, at least I won't accuse you of anything. :cool:
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-22-2011, 10:26 AM  
Is DA*16-50 worth the price over kit lens?
Posted By wlachan
Replies: 81
Views: 14,930
Only in your dream. :cool:
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-22-2011, 10:21 AM  
Is DA*16-50 worth the price over kit lens?
Posted By wlachan
Replies: 81
Views: 14,930
It's not $800 but $1k actually. The $200 is for the 1st SDM repair after warranty, and extra afterward depends on how long you intend to keep it.
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