We are not here to help with that problem.!!
I have just purchased this lens and must say that I do like the SDM focusing, it does feel like a quality product, not had much opportunity to try it yet as work is getting in the way, ho the joys of being self-employed.

Jim

Matt

17-70 test for info

http://www.photozone.de/pentax/408-pentax_1770_4

Jim

In that case I assume you will be selling the 360 cheep!!

On Mats advice I went looking for a good 24-90 and the only good ones I found were in the USA and only selling that side of the water, so I went the 17-70 route.
With the current £50 cash back it brings the price just under £300 from Clifton Cameras.

The cash back and pending price rise made up my mind to go for it now.

I have only had it for a day but the focus is very fast, quiet and accurate on a K10 with the latest software loaded.

Jim

This looks interesting

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=28805810

Comparison with 16 45 lower down.

Jim

and now this one.

http://www.photozone.de/pentax/396-pentax_55300_458


Jim

Matt/Peter

Thanks for your replies.

50 – 300 in my message should read Pentax DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED
55-300 and 50 1.4 are staying, I am interested in getting a standard range zoom of similar standard.
The 17-70 is tempting as it is a new lens but lack of feedback has made me consider the 24 -90 and your comments do support the quality claimed for this lens.
Thanks for your help.
Jim

Thanks for that Mat.
It was just that I noticed 2 in the USA ,New unused boxed for about £200/220 ish.
I find that after using the 50/300 and my new second hand FA 50 1.4 it is obvious even with the same idiot using the camera better lenses will give a better result, I was interested in the 17 – 70 but information from users is thin on the ground and it is too much to pay just hoping it is better.
What I am trying to get is a standard range zoom that will give the same results as the two lenses mention above, and with a bit more reach, as I bump into the 55 stop a lot.
Jim

I am interested in the old 24-90 Pentax zoom lens that many people enthuse about.

Question how does it compare with the kit 18-55 (apart from the obvious) from a sharpness and colour reproduction, I would be most interested in your comments if you would be so kind.

Jim

Gwyn

What happened we are all waiting (credit card in hand) for your report on the 17-70.

Hope all is well following recent events.

Jim