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Thanks George.

The quietness aspect has never been an issue for me as usually surrounded by spectators shouting encouragement. A different story for the wildlife shooter no doubt.

Have lost shots in the past when the AF (istD/K10D) could not keep up with the changing distance. So if this lens helps then a trip to SRS in May will be in order.

Jason

Text lifted from SRS.

Innovative SDM System for smoother, quieter autofocusing operation

These two new SMC PENTAX-DA_ zoom lenses come equipped with a new SDM System, which assures smoother, quieter autofocusing operation using a built-in supersonic motor. When mounted on the PENTAX K10D digital SLR camera body, the focus mode is

automatically switched to SDM-assisted autofocusing. When mounted on other PENTAX digital SLR camera bodies, the conventional autofocus mode using a camera-mounted motor is selected.

Question.
Do the SDM lenses focus quicker than non SDM lensesl?
I shoot quite a few running events over the year by its nature I am shooting a moving target usually closing in on me. Therefore if a SDM could maintain continous focus that would be great.
Does anyone have any thoughts or experience in this field with this lens?
Jason

I excercised the ME Super the other day. Really miss that big bright viewfinder.

Just ordered mine.

Been mentioned on here in the past.

Srsmicrosystems.co.uk

was £528 last week, but dropped in response to jessops.

Jayson

srsmicrosystems.c.uk

k10d body

£449

Jayson

Available light sounds good to me. All I use when I am in M3 mode.

jayson

Thanks folks

Jayson

Thanks for the reply. Do not have the camera yet so no manual to check, but nice to know. Damn shame cannot do the same on the D.

Cheers
jayson

Is there the option in the menus to have the histogram displayed immidiately after taking the shot

Thanks
Jayson