Done&rundleCams
(Senior Member)
01/08/2008 08:10
Re: RAIN and the K200D and DA 50-135/2.8 (3 imgs)

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Does the IST*Ds still work, or was there a small 'Phut' and a puff of blue smoke?

My K10D is 'weatherproof' but none of my lenses are, so if it rains, it's confined to barracks, or use a 'rainsleeve' (The one I bought from HotBlack (David) for the 'London Shoot' and is still in the bag!




Hi Monobod

just curious as i am fairly new to this weatherproof dSLR technology..
are there specific lenses that are weatherproof? if so would you happen to have examples?

I have the GX10 and a Pentax DA 18-250mm (and the standard Samsung 18-55) for my main lens, would this not be suitable to use in the rain?

im not sure i quite understand the point of having a weatherproof body if the lenses aren't!


thanks guys




Hi Sammy,

These are the weatherproof lenses:

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The PENTAX DA * series are designed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras. These superior lenses feature tightly sealed, weather-resistant and dust-resistant construction.

> smc PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL[IF] SDM
> smc PENTAX-DA* 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM
> smc PENTAX-DA* 200mm F2.8 ED[IF] SDM
> smc PENTAX-DA* 300mm F4 ED[IF] SDM





As for not having 'weatherproof lenses" matched up with the "weather proof bodies";
unfortunately, the weatherproof lenses are more expensive than the bodies
well more expensive than the K200D But, I have to admit that the purchase
of the DA 50-135 lens has been one of the best expenditures I have made ..... thus far

Cheers,

Jack



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