DA 17 - 70mm focus issues
Posted 04/03/2019 - 22:00
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This issue is common on the DA 17-70, they have inherent design faults which cause the symptoms you are describing. It's not a question of whether you will have focus issues with this lens, it's a question of when.
The DA 17-70 is a very good lens when working correctly, but it's too prone to fail and I would steer clear of buying another one and would go for a more reliable alternative instead. The Sigma 17-70's are very good, both the current and previous versions. Sorry if this sounds a bit negative towards the Pentax lens, but I'm just giving an opinion based on previous ownership and also from other people I know that have had issues with the DA 17-70.
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David
The DA 17-70 is a very good lens when working correctly, but it's too prone to fail and I would steer clear of buying another one and would go for a more reliable alternative instead. The Sigma 17-70's are very good, both the current and previous versions. Sorry if this sounds a bit negative towards the Pentax lens, but I'm just giving an opinion based on previous ownership and also from other people I know that have had issues with the DA 17-70.
Regards
David
Posted 05/03/2019 - 14:31
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I was about to buy one when my 16-50 first failed, it was in Jessops (Mk1) in Richmond. Before passing the money I asked to check it on a camera and it failed to work....
what blights the lens even further that it's SDM only, no option for screw drive...
what blights the lens even further that it's SDM only, no option for screw drive...
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