This is part one of the ShutterSight Photography review of the Pentax 16-50mm lens. Part two IS UP and includes image samples. Follow us on Twitter @Shutter_sight.
Comparing the noise of AF of the kit lens DA 18-55 II F3.5-5.6 with DA 17-70 F4 SDM. Here's a review of the lens: www.photozone.de Here's a thread about DA 17-70 SDM: tinyurl.com
This is a quick unboxing video of my new lens. An in-depth video review will be posted once a representative selection of images have been made with this lens. The video should come soon. Follow us on Twitter @Shutter_sight.
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This video shows us an example of Pentax AF speed.