Pentax 21977 DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR Lens for Pentax Digital SLR cameras
 Regular Price: $529.95 | |
Product Details
Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. |
| Not what you're looking for? Try smart custom search: |
Customer Review
Great travel zoom
I wasn't sure I'd like this lens from the mixed reviews, but after using mine for 3 weeks on my Pentax K-5 I'd say it's one of the best super zooms you can get for a Pentax DSLR.Pros:Weather resistant in rain, snow, etc.Excellent color and contrastAuto focus is very quick on my K-5 and quietSolid build, especially compared to other plastic extending zoomsNot a macro, but works surprising well for flower shotsReally smooth bokeh for closeups and telephotoReversible lens hoodAuto focus doesn't move the focus ring, but can be moved manually anytime for adjustmentsResistant to flare and ghostingCons:Focus ring has no scale and can be moved past the "stops"It's a varifocal zoom (zooming requires you to refocus a bit)No aperture ring (unfortunately this is becoming a trend)Manual focus ring is usable, but not ideal since it only turns 90 degrees (before reaching the soft stops)Some...
Top to learn more
My copy is amazing on K-5
I am not a pro but I have several Limited primes, the famous DA* 50-135 F2.8 and my trusted walkaround on Pentax K-x Tamron 28-75 F2.8. For some reason my new K-5 (it seems to be acting out, not sure what is the problem) doesn't like the Tamron. The 50-135 F2.8 is a bit heavy/big for random shooting, so the latest DA 18-135 with its very positive reviews and weatherproofing looked tempting. I had my doubts but when the price went down and rain kept pouring, I took a plunge.To my greatest surprise (perfect zooms don't exist, the laws of physics etc) w/o pixel peeping the image quality in many cases was on par with my best lenses ("out of box", neither one was microadjusted) and the rest was above average (the lens assembled in Vietnam). Especially for close ups at the long end wide open or 1/2-1 stops down (many reviewers on Pentaxforums didn't like the performance at the long end). Great colors, surprisingly not only in good light but also under grey sky around 6pm (far...
Top to learn more
Product Description
The smc PENTAX DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR has an extended 7.5X zoom range is ideal for a wide range of shooting conditions. It is weather resistant to handle damp, inclement conditions. The DA 18-135mm has a compact and lightweight design for easy portability. Direct Current (DC) motor supports quick, quiet autofocus operation. PENTAX Super Protect (SP) coating helps repel dust, water, and grease, making the lens easier to clean. PENTAX Quick Shift focus system allows instant on-the-fly switching from auto to manual focus. An aspherical lens element helps to compensate for spherical aberration to maximize image quality. Equivalent to 27.5-207mm in the 35mm format. Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLR cameras. Top to learn more
Pretty good
From my experience with Pentax's superb non-zoom lenses, I had hoped this would be "perfect" also. But like most long-range zooms I've tried, it gets soft in the corners on some settings.So for really critical work, I go for my primes, like the 50mm 1.4. But for travel and street photography, this is very good.It's not fast, so Pentax's nice in-body stabilization comes in handy, for a bit slower shutter speeds.
Top to learn more