DA* 50-135mm F2.8, show us what it can do.

johnmflores · 06-29-2010, 06:24 PM

Another much maligned piece of glass. Let's see what's it's capable of...

johnmflores · 06-29-2010, 06:41 PM

jsherman999 · 06-29-2010, 07:22 PM - **1 Like**

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At 50mm:

At 135mm:

johnmflores · 06-30-2010, 05:50 AM

Nice JSherman! Where is that road/landscape?

Groucho · 06-30-2010, 07:05 AM

Originally posted by johnmflores

Another much maligned piece of glass. Let's see what's it's capable of...

Much maligned? By whom? The SDM is maligned (but has always worked fine on my 50-135mm) but the lens itself is usually given its due as one of the best zooms Pentax has ever built.

FullertonImages · 06-30-2010, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by Groucho

Much maligned? By whom? The SDM is maligned (but has always worked fine on my 50-135mm) but the lens itself is usually given its due as one of the best zooms Pentax has ever built.

I agree. SDM, has it's issues, but mine hasn't had any yet either. But it's hands down the finest zoom lens I've ever used. And in my opinion, it's the best argument for why a zoom lens can be ever bit as good as a prime. It's razor sharp and all focal lengths and all apertures from f/2.8 to f/16.

jsherman999 · 06-30-2010, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by Groucho

Much maligned? By whom? The SDM is maligned (but has always worked fine on my 50-135mm) but the lens itself is usually given its due as one of the best zooms Pentax has ever built.

Originally posted by FullertonImages

I agree. SDM, has it's issues, but mine hasn't had any yet either. But it's hands down the finest zoom lens I've ever used. And in my opinion, it's the best argument for why a zoom lens can be ever bit as good as a prime. It's razor sharp and all focal lengths and all apertures from f/2.8 to f/16.

Agreed - maligned mainly with regards to the SDM failing. Optically, can't buy a better zoom, IMO.

Originally posted by johnmflores

Nice JSherman! Where is that road/landscape?

Utah - I can't remember the name of the exact location.

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hangu · 06-30-2010, 07:45 AM

I'm waiting for John to move on to the DA 12-24, hurry up dude.

deadwolfbones · 06-30-2010, 08:05 AM

This thread has virtually assured that I'll pick one of these up soon.

johnmflores · 06-30-2010, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by hangu

I'm waiting for John to move on to the DA 12-24, hurry up dude.

I don't have a 12-24, so you're on your own!

johnmflores · 06-30-2010, 08:52 AM

...be sure to smile back!

FullertonImages · 06-30-2010, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

This thread has virtually assured that I'll pick one of these up soon.

Yayyy!!!!!

dantuyhoa · 06-30-2010, 02:02 PM

My share

**Rondec** · 07-01-2010, 04:16 AM

This is my favorite portrait lens (I think).

My favorite subject? My daughter.

**andre-mz5** · 07-01-2010, 04:48 AM

I have had the DA* 50-135 for three years now, and sofar never had a problem.
It's great for (candid) portrait

Also very good for sports action

If you crop, you can even get close up semi macro

06-29-2010, 06:24 PM	#1
johnmflores Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	*DA 50-135mm F2.8, show us what it can do.** Another much maligned piece of glass. Let's see what's it's capable of...

06-29-2010, 06:41 PM	#2
johnmflores Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Tatra Mountains, Poland

06-30-2010, 08:52 AM	#11
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06-29-2010, 07:22 PM - 1 Like	#3
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	. At 50mm: At 135mm:

06-30-2010, 05:50 AM	#4
johnmflores Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Nice JSherman! Where is that road/landscape?

06-30-2010, 07:05 AM	#5
Groucho Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 416	Originally posted by johnmflores Another much maligned piece of glass. Let's see what's it's capable of... Much maligned? By whom? The SDM is maligned (but has always worked fine on my 50-135mm) but the lens itself is usually given its due as one of the best zooms Pentax has ever built.

06-30-2010, 07:17 AM	#6
FullertonImages Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 883	Originally posted by Groucho Much maligned? By whom? The SDM is maligned (but has always worked fine on my 50-135mm) but the lens itself is usually given its due as one of the best zooms Pentax has ever built. I agree. SDM, has it's issues, but mine hasn't had any yet either. But it's hands down the finest zoom lens I've ever used. And in my opinion, it's the best argument for why a zoom lens can be ever bit as good as a prime. It's razor sharp and all focal lengths and all apertures from f/2.8 to f/16.

06-30-2010, 07:34 AM	#7
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by Groucho Much maligned? By whom? The SDM is maligned (but has always worked fine on my 50-135mm) but the lens itself is usually given its due as one of the best zooms Pentax has ever built. Originally posted by FullertonImages I agree. SDM, has it's issues, but mine hasn't had any yet either. But it's hands down the finest zoom lens I've ever used. And in my opinion, it's the best argument for why a zoom lens can be ever bit as good as a prime. It's razor sharp and all focal lengths and all apertures from f/2.8 to f/16. Agreed - maligned mainly with regards to the SDM failing. Optically, can't buy a better zoom, IMO. Originally posted by johnmflores Nice JSherman! Where is that road/landscape? Utah - I can't remember the name of the exact location. .

06-30-2010, 07:45 AM	#8
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deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	This thread has virtually assured that I'll pick one of these up soon.

06-30-2010, 08:49 AM	#10
johnmflores Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Originally posted by hangu I'm waiting for John to move on to the DA 12-24, hurry up dude. I don't have a 12-24, so you're on your own!

06-30-2010, 01:42 PM	#12
FullertonImages Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 883	Originally posted by deadwolfbones This thread has virtually assured that I'll pick one of these up soon. Yayyy!!!!!

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07-01-2010, 04:16 AM	#14
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,038	This is my favorite portrait lens (I think). My favorite subject? My daughter.

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andre-mz5 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eindhoven Photos: Gallery Posts: 268	I have had the DA* 50-135 for three years now, and sofar never had a problem. It's great for (candid) portrait Also very good for sports action If you crop, you can even get close up semi macro