I may try that, I have 3 to play with now. I have to see how the seller wants to handle this last one before I discombobulate it though. ;-)
Don > -----Original Message----- > From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 5:25 PM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: My luck with 28-70s > > > You might try swapping the front elements from a "bad" one to the "good" > one. The front elements might be the problem. (That's not the way I'd > bet, but it's worth a shot). > > Don Sanderson wrote: > > >Here's a view thru the FA 28-70/4 AL I just recieved: > >http://donsauction.com/pdml/7.jpg > > > >And thru a "good one": > >http://donsauction.com/pdml/8.jpg > > > >The new one obviously is suffering from a seperated > >element, the "Pentax 28-70 curse". > >It was made in Japan FYI. > > > >The so called good one was made in Vietnam, > >though in perfect condition to the eye the resulting > >images are very soft and low in contrast. > >Especially at 70mm. > > > >I have one more on its way, my _last_ attempt > >to own a good one again. ;-( > > > >Don > > > > > > > > > > > -- > When you're worried or in doubt, > Run in circles, (scream and shout). >
