SDM issues? A straw poll.
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Posted 28/09/2009 - 15:50
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Just the DA*300mm since March and no problems, lovely lens.
Regards, Tom
K-1ii,K-3iii's.
SMC PENTAX-F 1:2.8 28mm, HD Pentax-D FA* 1:1.4 50mm SDM AW,
SMC PENTAX-D FA MACRO 1:2.8 100mm WR,
SMC PENTAX-DA* 1:4 300mm ED [IF] SDM,
SMC PENTAX-FA* 1:4 600mm IF & ED,
HD PENTAX -DA 1.4x AW AF REAR CONVERTER,
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K-1ii,K-3iii's.
SMC PENTAX-F 1:2.8 28mm, HD Pentax-D FA* 1:1.4 50mm SDM AW,
SMC PENTAX-D FA MACRO 1:2.8 100mm WR,
SMC PENTAX-DA* 1:4 300mm ED [IF] SDM,
SMC PENTAX-FA* 1:4 600mm IF & ED,
HD PENTAX -DA 1.4x AW AF REAR CONVERTER,
Pentax Photo Gallery
Posted 28/09/2009 - 16:33
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Looks like we have 2 anonymous posters now.
Once again, please detail the lens(es) concerned.
If not, I will only count the "No" posts that are detailed, I feel that's only fair.
This poll is intended to obtain a fair and balanced result. I believe that no one here will flame or blame anyone who reports a fault, I certainly won't.
Once again, please detail the lens(es) concerned.
If not, I will only count the "No" posts that are detailed, I feel that's only fair.
This poll is intended to obtain a fair and balanced result. I believe that no one here will flame or blame anyone who reports a fault, I certainly won't.
Posted 28/09/2009 - 16:35
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Mongoose wrote:
only one of the Yes's is me.
Both units were under warenty and SRS provided their usual fantastic level of support in getting it sorted out. I was only party to it second hand so not completely sure how long it took to get fixed but since we didn't know the camera was broken until the lens came back it was obviously quite a while.
Thanks for all the details, it's very much appreciated.
only one of the Yes's is me.
Both units were under warenty and SRS provided their usual fantastic level of support in getting it sorted out. I was only party to it second hand so not completely sure how long it took to get fixed but since we didn't know the camera was broken until the lens came back it was obviously quite a while.
Posted 28/09/2009 - 16:37
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Tony-O wrote:
Hi Richard,Just sent my 50-135 back to SRS.SDM has been ''iffy''for a while and recently completely failed.Hoping for a speedy resolution. Regards Tony.
Thanks Tony,Hi Richard,Just sent my 50-135 back to SRS.SDM has been ''iffy''for a while and recently completely failed.Hoping for a speedy resolution. Regards Tony.
Indeed, let's hope for a quick resolution. I'm sure we will all be interested to hear the result.
Posted 28/09/2009 - 16:44
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DA*16-50 for about 18 months no problems
Posted 28/09/2009 - 17:12
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DA17-70 (9mths) and DA*300 (14mths) - both fine...
Posted 28/09/2009 - 17:32
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5 SDM lens (4 with screw drive too), 3 SDM bodies, no SDM problems with any of them
Good luck
Bob
Pentax user since 1978, Digital since 1997.
Kit includes: K-7, K20D, K10D, *istDS, full set DA* lens, etc
Bob
Pentax user since 1978, Digital since 1997.
Kit includes: K-7, K20D, K10D, *istDS, full set DA* lens, etc
Posted 28/09/2009 - 17:45
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Only one DA* lens (50-135mm). The SDM motor failed after about 16 months and was out of warranty as I had purchased it in the US. Took over two months to repair at a cost of 78 pounds.
Optically, I love the lens. The SDM is so-so. Sorry!
K.
Optically, I love the lens. The SDM is so-so. Sorry!
K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 28/09/2009 - 17:55
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Had 2 SDM lenses for just over 12 months and 1 for 6 months... No problems at all.
ali
ali
Posted 28/09/2009 - 18:29
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It would be nice if Pentax could offer something in the firmware/menu so that we could switch from SDM to screw drive (if lens supports it). We could then carry on using the lens in the event of SDM failure plus Unlocker reported AF was a lot faster when using screw drive.
Posted 28/09/2009 - 18:30
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DA* 16-50 & DA* 60-250.. no failures here either.
Posted 28/09/2009 - 18:31
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16-50, 50-135, 55,no problem at all. I have the first two for almoust two years now and never got any problem.
Claudio
Claudio
Posted 28/09/2009 - 18:35
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womble wrote:
Only one DA* lens (50-135mm). The SDM motor failed after about 16 months and was out of warranty as I had purchased it in the US. K.
I thought that regardless of where they were purchased Pentax lenses had an international warranty. Is this not the case?
Only one DA* lens (50-135mm). The SDM motor failed after about 16 months and was out of warranty as I had purchased it in the US. K.
Posted 28/09/2009 - 19:23
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My 50-135 and a 60-250.
50-135 fell apart inside, and the 60-250 had focusing issues
50-135 fell apart inside, and the 60-250 had focusing issues
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Both units were under warenty and SRS provided their usual fantastic level of support in getting it sorted out. I was only party to it second hand so not completely sure how long it took to get fixed but since we didn't know the camera was broken until the lens came back it was obviously quite a while.
but it does help