DA 18-135 WR, Show us what it can do

**paulh** · 10-05-2019, 03:23 PM - **4 Likes**

Ventura Harbor, Ventura Calif. DA18-135 on K10D:

Last edited by paulh; 10-10-2019 at 10:21 PM.

Benz3ne · 10-06-2019, 05:27 AM - **6 Likes**

Had a nice outing with this one today, after a little while of neglect.

Charlie Victor · 10-07-2019, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by Basie

Namib Sunset 135 mm F8 cross posted in telephoto landscape forum

Wow! You recreated the mood of the Namib with this camera/lens combo. Thanks for sharing.
Best.

**paulh** · 10-07-2019, 12:51 PM - **6 Likes**

**beachgardener** · 10-10-2019, 01:15 AM

nice image there Paul.

I remember a few years back there was a fuss about the 18-135 not being good enough, well I don't know what the fuss was about, it seems a great lens, quite happy with mine for general use, sharp as.

nicolpa47 · 10-10-2019, 09:52 AM - **1 Like**

"A glimpse of the river" - at Trebah Garden, Mawnan Smith, Cornwall looking down to the Helford River

on Flickr

**NS_Sailor** · 10-10-2019, 06:20 PM - **3 Likes**

A barn in Autumn

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**paulh** · 10-10-2019, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by beachgardener

nice image there Paul.

I remember a few years back there was a fuss about the 18-135 not being good enough, well I don't know what the fuss was about, it seems a great lens, quite happy with mine for general use, sharp as.

Thanks! I'm late to the party, only just recently acquiring my copy. It's become an instant favorite!

AlexBW · 10-13-2019, 12:27 PM - **6 Likes**

Here's a photo from today's hike:

(Cross-posted)

HoutHans · 10-14-2019, 02:51 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Thanks! I'm late to the party, only just recently acquiring my copy. It's become an instant favorite!

I like this image a lot as well. Am I correct to say that you're also posting a lot in the M-series and/or takumar thread? How do you chose between the 18-135 and one of the M/takumar primes? I really like the 18-135, but somehow I end up feeling a bit guilty about not using an older prime that forces me to slow down my photography. Not sure whether this makes sense?

---------- Post added 10-14-19 at 02:53 AM ----------

Originally posted by AlexBW

Here's a photo from today's hike:

(Cross-posted)

And that's where it shines as a very convenient weather sealed lens. Nice shot!

totsmuyco · 10-14-2019, 04:11 AM - **5 Likes**

One of my shots with the 18-135 last January 2019. Dinagyang Festival is always getting stronger every year. It attracts a lot of tourists from all over the world

**paulh** · 10-14-2019, 10:43 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by HoutHans

I like this image a lot as well. Am I correct to say that you're also posting a lot in the M-series and/or takumar thread? How do you chose between the 18-135 and one of the M/takumar primes? I really like the 18-135, but somehow I end up feeling a bit guilty about not using an older prime that forces me to slow down my photography. Not sure whether this makes sense?

It does make sense. I also feel like I need to give my manual lenses more use, but the 18-135 offers a very good "grab & go" solution. It's a great lens for when you're out with family/friends, and don't want to hold up the group, and still get good quality images. I like using manual lenses when I'm on my own, and can take all the time I need.

**paulh** · 10-14-2019, 09:22 PM - **6 Likes**

'51 Chevy seen at Harbor Village, Ventura Calif. DA18-135 on K10D:

ghosteclipse · 10-19-2019, 06:33 AM

I saw a lot of amazing portrait shots from this lens. Been debating whether to get this or some old F zooms and the Tamron 28-200

**RGlasel** · 10-19-2019, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by ghosteclipse

Been debating whether to get this or some old F zooms and the Tamron 28-200

Don't discount the benefits of 18-27mm focal length range, on an APS-C camera, 28mm is almost a "normal" focal length and not very useful for wide angle shots. The DA 18-135 also has excellent auto-focus.

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10-05-2019, 03:23 PM - 4 Likes	#2986
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271	Ventura Harbor, Ventura Calif. DA18-135 on K10D: Last edited by paulh; 10-10-2019 at 10:21 PM.

10-06-2019, 05:27 AM - 6 Likes	#2987
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Had a nice outing with this one today, after a little while of neglect.

10-07-2019, 05:52 AM	#2988
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227	Originally posted by Basie Namib Sunset 135 mm F8 cross posted in telephoto landscape forum Wow! You recreated the mood of the Namib with this camera/lens combo. Thanks for sharing. Best.

10-07-2019, 12:51 PM - 6 Likes	#2989
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271

10-10-2019, 01:15 AM	#2990
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	nice image there Paul. I remember a few years back there was a fuss about the 18-135 not being good enough, well I don't know what the fuss was about, it seems a great lens, quite happy with mine for general use, sharp as.

10-10-2019, 09:52 AM - 1 Like	#2991
nicolpa47 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,031	"A glimpse of the river" - at Trebah Garden, Mawnan Smith, Cornwall looking down to the Helford River on Flickr

10-10-2019, 10:20 PM	#2993
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271	Originally posted by beachgardener nice image there Paul. I remember a few years back there was a fuss about the 18-135 not being good enough, well I don't know what the fuss was about, it seems a great lens, quite happy with mine for general use, sharp as. Thanks! I'm late to the party, only just recently acquiring my copy. It's become an instant favorite!

10-13-2019, 12:27 PM - 6 Likes	#2994
AlexBW Pentaxian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Oslo Photos: Albums Posts: 394	Here's a photo from today's hike: (Cross-posted)

10-14-2019, 02:51 AM	#2995
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	Originally posted by paulh Thanks! I'm late to the party, only just recently acquiring my copy. It's become an instant favorite! I like this image a lot as well. Am I correct to say that you're also posting a lot in the M-series and/or takumar thread? How do you chose between the 18-135 and one of the M/takumar primes? I really like the 18-135, but somehow I end up feeling a bit guilty about not using an older prime that forces me to slow down my photography. Not sure whether this makes sense? ---------- Post added 10-14-19 at 02:53 AM ---------- Originally posted by AlexBW Here's a photo from today's hike: (Cross-posted) And that's where it shines as a very convenient weather sealed lens. Nice shot!

10-14-2019, 10:43 AM - 2 Likes	#2997
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271	Originally posted by HoutHans I like this image a lot as well. Am I correct to say that you're also posting a lot in the M-series and/or takumar thread? How do you chose between the 18-135 and one of the M/takumar primes? I really like the 18-135, but somehow I end up feeling a bit guilty about not using an older prime that forces me to slow down my photography. Not sure whether this makes sense? It does make sense. I also feel like I need to give my manual lenses more use, but the 18-135 offers a very good "grab & go" solution. It's a great lens for when you're out with family/friends, and don't want to hold up the group, and still get good quality images. I like using manual lenses when I'm on my own, and can take all the time I need.

10-14-2019, 09:22 PM - 6 Likes	#2998
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271	'51 Chevy seen at Harbor Village, Ventura Calif. DA18-135 on K10D:

10-19-2019, 06:33 AM	#2999
ghosteclipse Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 165	I saw a lot of amazing portrait shots from this lens. Been debating whether to get this or some old F zooms and the Tamron 28-200

10-19-2019, 08:59 AM	#3000
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,228	Originally posted by ghosteclipse Been debating whether to get this or some old F zooms and the Tamron 28-200 Don't discount the benefits of 18-27mm focal length range, on an APS-C camera, 28mm is almost a "normal" focal length and not very useful for wide angle shots. The DA 18-135 also has excellent auto-focus.