Title: Great Lens... Horrible SDM
Product review: This lens is as sharp, and powerful as others have stated... the bokeh is incredible. I have a K10D, and I only use this lens outdoors... I've been unimpressed with it indoors when compared to my 50mm prime. I've had it since October 2010, without any problems, until 2 weeks ago (in the middle of a PAID job), and the SDM failed... I'm sending it off in hopes this will be a one time repair, but given all the reports I've read elsewhere I'm not optimistic.It is very disappointing for a lens of this price (and picture quality), and sold to the level photographer it is. It still operates with manual focus but my clients are mostly families w/ young children... MF is NOT an option with these fast moving subjects.If it wasn't for the SDM I would give 5 stars for sure. Given that this has been a known issue w/ the SDM I purchased it hoping Pentax had made the necessary fix to prevent it.
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