| Latest Review Posted | HD Pentax-DA 18-50mm F4-5.6 DC WR RE
First of all, after reading the reviews in this section and the ones in the "DA-L" section, where the "kit" version of this lens is, I am almost sure that someone confused the two versions. First, because you cannot pay 140$ for the used "DA-L", and second because here morethan one reviewer says he tested the 18-50 kit lens, not HD, and without hood, reviews that should be in the DA-L section.
The fault is also in the differece between them, which is visible only in the "L" letter.
For what concerns my experience, I tested both, because the DA-L had a AF problem during the warranty time, and it was substituted with the HD (at no cost for me, very correct customer service!). I must admit that it is not easy to distinguish at first glance the performance between this lens and the 50 mm f/1,4. I am surprised, as I expected old cheap zooms soft performances.
Moreover, to say the truth, in general use also the difference with the DA-L is not so evident, except for the mechanical problems of my specimen.
UPDATE:
Also the new one have problems. First some difficulties in expanding, than stops focusing (and the camera does not fire). Needs some care but I am also looking for a 18-55WR, maybe more reliable. |
