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

Tomm · 06-11-2012, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

Hi Tomm. SInce you are familiar with the 55-300mm, this comparison may interest you. The 55-300mm is a little better in the corners than the 18-135, but you will need to pixel peep at full resolution to see it, or print at an ungodly size. Click on the magifying glass, then zoom in:
https://picasaweb.google.com/bonhommed/18135Vs55300?authkey=Gv1sRgCO7y5LGM3-rKEA#

Nice comparison shots! I have noticed the color of the 18-135 is much nicer! But you're right, no much difference in sharpness here.. Although in my previous post I was talking about the 55-300 compared with the 50-200.

Zorglub · 06-17-2012, 01:26 AM - **3 Likes**

It's a bit slow but it gets the job done..

zantaphia · 10-09-2012, 06:43 AM - **2 Likes**

f 6.3 1/250 ISO 400

f 6.3 1/160 ISO 100

audiobomber · 10-09-2012, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by Tomm

Nice comparison shots! I have noticed the color of the 18-135 is much nicer! But you're right, no much difference in sharpness here.

Also, bokeh on the 18-135 is smoother than the 55-300 at the same focal lengths.

audiobomber · 10-09-2012, 07:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Zorglub

It's a bit slow but it gets the job done..

LOL! Good one.

Originally posted by zantaphia

f 6.3 1/250 ISO 400

Love that tiger shot.

zantaphia · 11-12-2012, 05:13 PM - **4 Likes**

K-5 and DA 18-135 WR:

normhead · 11-12-2012, 07:50 PM

Very cool. Is that fog or pollution?

zantaphia · 11-12-2012, 09:51 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Very cool. Is that fog or pollution?

Hi! Thanks!

I think it's a combination of both clouds and pollution over Shanghai. Anyway it was a great sunny day and good photo opportunities!

BR Pär

**David L** · 11-12-2012, 10:12 PM

Bought my K5 with 18-135 lens a few days ago. Played in my garden. I'm happy with it so far.
K5-DA18-135, f/8, 1/200,135 mm fl, ISO200

**David L** · 11-12-2012, 10:14 PM - **1 Like**

Another one. It's not a macro lens, but does an OK job.

Zorglub · 12-02-2012, 11:47 AM

First time in frosty conditions - worked like a charm as always.
1/200s ƒ/8 ISO80 @ 24 mm

MPrince · 12-02-2012, 12:30 PM - **1 Like**

I find the 18-135 to be indispensable for use as a walk-around lens, especially on vacations, where the focal range versatility is hard to beat.

Tigerpelle · 12-02-2012, 12:44 PM

Some shots with the 18-135, great lens if you ask me, though a bit slow

normhead · 12-05-2012, 02:54 PM

It's not really fall anymore but it's not really winter yet either. Some tweener shots. All taken with the 18-135 @ F 5.6

**mattb123** · 12-05-2012, 03:11 PM - **2 Likes**

I like mine. I bought it because I didn't have a WR lens and figured this would be a useful FL range.
My favorite lenses are the DA Limited primes and owning this lens has not changed that. But for what it is it certainly isn't bad. I took it out in the pouring rain when I was visiting my parents in Michigan in fall and it performed well enough and better than any of my other lenses since I wouldn't take them out in the rain like that!

06-17-2012, 01:26 AM - 3 Likes	#32
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486	It's a bit slow but it gets the job done.. Last edited by Zorglub; 12-02-2012 at 11:45 AM. Reason: link error

12-05-2012, 03:11 PM - 2 Likes	#45
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,701	I like mine. I bought it because I didn't have a WR lens and figured this would be a useful FL range. My favorite lenses are the DA Limited primes and owning this lens has not changed that. But for what it is it certainly isn't bad. I took it out in the pouring rain when I was visiting my parents in Michigan in fall and it performed well enough and better than any of my other lenses since I wouldn't take them out in the rain like that! Last edited by mattb123; 12-02-2013 at 01:14 PM.

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06-11-2012, 12:34 PM	#31
Tomm Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Photos: Albums Posts: 62 Original Poster	Originally posted by audiobomber Hi Tomm. SInce you are familiar with the 55-300mm, this comparison may interest you. The 55-300mm is a little better in the corners than the 18-135, but you will need to pixel peep at full resolution to see it, or print at an ungodly size. Click on the magifying glass, then zoom in: https://picasaweb.google.com/bonhommed/18135Vs55300?authkey=Gv1sRgCO7y5LGM3-rKEA# Nice comparison shots! I have noticed the color of the 18-135 is much nicer! But you're right, no much difference in sharpness here.. Although in my previous post I was talking about the 55-300 compared with the 50-200.

10-09-2012, 06:43 AM - 2 Likes	#33
zantaphia Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Klippan, Scania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	f 6.3 1/250 ISO 400 f 6.3 1/160 ISO 100

10-09-2012, 07:11 AM	#34
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Tomm Nice comparison shots! I have noticed the color of the 18-135 is much nicer! But you're right, no much difference in sharpness here. Also, bokeh on the 18-135 is smoother than the 55-300 at the same focal lengths.

10-09-2012, 07:13 AM - 1 Like	#35
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Zorglub It's a bit slow but it gets the job done.. LOL! Good one. Originally posted by zantaphia f 6.3 1/250 ISO 400 Love that tiger shot.

11-12-2012, 05:13 PM - 4 Likes	#36
zantaphia Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Klippan, Scania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	K-5 and DA 18-135 WR:

11-12-2012, 07:50 PM	#37
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,420	Very cool. Is that fog or pollution?

11-12-2012, 09:51 PM	#38
zantaphia Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Klippan, Scania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	Originally posted by normhead Very cool. Is that fog or pollution? Hi! Thanks! I think it's a combination of both clouds and pollution over Shanghai. Anyway it was a great sunny day and good photo opportunities! BR Pär

12-02-2012, 11:47 AM	#41
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486	First time in frosty conditions - worked like a charm as always. 1/200s ƒ/8 ISO80 @ 24 mm

12-02-2012, 12:30 PM - 1 Like	#42
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	I find the 18-135 to be indispensable for use as a walk-around lens, especially on vacations, where the focal range versatility is hard to beat.

12-05-2012, 02:54 PM	#44
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,420	It's not really fall anymore but it's not really winter yet either. Some tweener shots. All taken with the 18-135 @ F 5.6

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