| Latest Review Posted | HD Pentax-DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW
The first example that I purchased could not obtain a sharp image under any circumstances - there was nothing in the field of view that could be said to be "in-focus". That one was returned to Ricoh within a month of purchase, but they refused to either repair it or replace it. I had to get my bank to back out the credit card charge on that one, though I took a substantial hit for shipping.
The second one I purchased from a local store, which let me try it out to see (as well as I could with the camera's LCD screen) whether this one could take reasonably sharp pictures. I bought it and took it home. On my third or fourth attempt to use the lens, it fell apart as I was removing it from its Pentax-supplied case. I took it back to the store. Apparently Pentax wants to charge me something in excess of $600 to repair the lens under warranty.
Update: I did spring the bucks for the repair; now it's a terrific lens. I still don't feel that I could recommend it, though.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/189-repairs-warranty-service/400677-pentax-lenses-falling-apart-stripped-internal-screws.html |
