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

**savoche** · 03-25-2016, 07:19 AM - **8 Likes**

One from a few years back. It was still raining as the foul weather retreated to let the sun through once more.

K-5 and DA 18-135

Damian.T · 03-26-2016, 02:16 AM - **2 Likes**

A nice subtle bokeh taken with my K3-II and 18-135mm.

AlexBW · 03-26-2016, 12:08 PM

A beach shot from January. Taken at ISO 100 and played with in Lightroom. I like both versions, so thought I'd share both.

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Originally posted by savoche

It was still raining as the foul weather retreated to let the sun through once more.

Very cool photo, the contrast between the dark sea and skies and the blue skies and bright rays is phenomenal!

Originally posted by Damian.T

A nice subtle bokeh taken with my K3-II and 18-135mm.

Nice, calming shot. I like the many colours of the pebbles.

**mattb123** · 03-26-2016, 04:07 PM

Nice spring powder day on the mountain today with my wife.

Neo_ · 03-31-2016, 08:50 AM - **1 Like**

**RGlasel** · 04-01-2016, 02:49 PM

I took this picture more than a year ago, but just recently made it my desktop wallpaper. For a 7.5x consumer zoom on an entry level DSLR, I can't complain about the detail, clarity and dynamic range I get.

Taken at Walnut Canyon National Monument in Arizona.

AldaCZ · 04-01-2016, 10:57 PM

It makes me wonder why the lens become discontinued....is it a HD version coming?

**pres589** · 04-02-2016, 06:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by AldaCZ

It makes me wonder why the lens become discontinued....is it a HD version coming?

The SMC 18-135 is on the 2016 Pentax K-mount lens roadmap, still, and this rumor keeps coming out that the lens is "discontinued". Where did you get that information, a sales page on Amazon or eBay?

**JimJohnson** · 04-02-2016, 08:04 AM

Admittedly companies do make strange decisions about popular products, however I doubt the design of the 18-135 is going to leave Pentax's line of lenses anytime in the next few years. If there is any change it will be as suggested by AldaCZ, a switch from SMC to HD coating. At some point it will be uneconomical to continue SMC when most other production lenses are using the newer HD.

If you take a scan of prices for the 18-135, it is readily apparent there is plenty of new stock of the SMC model and the price has not fluctuated significantly from just below US$400 for some time.

Meanwhile: on Mt Bonnell - Austin, Texas

normhead · 04-02-2016, 10:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JimJohnson

Admittedly companies do make strange decisions about popular products, however I doubt the design of the 18-135 is going to leave Pentax's line of lenses anytime in the next few years. If there is any change it will be as suggested by AldaCZ, a switch from SMC to HD coating. At some point it will be uneconomical to continue SMC when most other production lenses are using the newer HD.

If you take a scan of prices for the 18-135, it is readily apparent there is plenty of new stock of the SMC model and the price has not fluctuated significantly from just below US$400 for some time.

Meanwhile: on Mt Bonnell - Austin, Texas

For some reason there's a pile of DA 16-85 shooters who think it should be gone already.

They seem to hate it that there's a viable choice between the 18-135 and their "baby", and that some might actually buy the 18-135 despite their protests.

In some cases it's comical. If guy came into the forum asking about a 135mm lens, they wouldn't try and sell him an 85 would they? The difference is pretty clear.

And would anyone ever say, "Just shoot with the 85mm lens and crop to a 135 FoV, the image will be just as good.

You hang around the forum long enough you hear some weird stuff.

timb64 · 04-02-2016, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by normhead

For some reason there's a pile of DA 16-85 shooters who think it should be gone already.

They seem to hate it that there's a viable choice between the 18-135 and their "baby", and that some might actually buy the 18-135 despite their protests.

In some cases it's comical. If guy came into the forum asking about a 135mm lens, they wouldn't try and sell him an 85 would they? The difference is pretty clear.

And would anyone ever say, "Just shoot with the 85mm lens and crop to a 135 FoV, the image will be just as good.

You hang around the forum long enough you hear some weird stuff.

What a pathetic post from someone who obviously has a big chip on his shoulder

If he's not just a little bit obsessed with the 16-85 why even mention it here?

I expect he'll now threaten me with violence again

**JimJohnson** · 04-02-2016, 11:47 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by timb64

What a pathetic post from someone who obviously has a big chip on his shoulder

Hopefully the past couple posts are just in fun, but I'm going to try to avoid a flame war here. Norm is a big contributor to this forum's content and I suspect makes a Looney, Twoney (CA $1 & $2 coins) or three from his photos as part of his income. The vast number of his posts are taken with the 18-135. His spouse seems to favor the 18-250 for her Pentax body as I recall. And I know there is a friendly rivalry there.

Regardless, based on my own text conversations with Norm, his post was just a gentle tease, not to be taken too seriously. We all have our favorite glass, but in the end what we appreciate more is what people do with that glass.

**pepperberry farm** · 04-02-2016, 12:36 PM - **1 Like**

**pepperberry farm** · 04-02-2016, 04:42 PM

**rayallen** · 04-02-2016, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

A good example of what that lens is capable of.

04-02-2016, 10:32 AM - 1 Like	#1480
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by JimJohnson Admittedly companies do make strange decisions about popular products, however I doubt the design of the 18-135 is going to leave Pentax's line of lenses anytime in the next few years. If there is any change it will be as suggested by AldaCZ, a switch from SMC to HD coating. At some point it will be uneconomical to continue SMC when most other production lenses are using the newer HD. If you take a scan of prices for the 18-135, it is readily apparent there is plenty of new stock of the SMC model and the price has not fluctuated significantly from just below US$400 for some time. Meanwhile: on Mt Bonnell - Austin, Texas For some reason there's a pile of DA 16-85 shooters who think it should be gone already. They seem to hate it that there's a viable choice between the 18-135 and their "baby", and that some might actually buy the 18-135 despite their protests. In some cases it's comical. If guy came into the forum asking about a 135mm lens, they wouldn't try and sell him an 85 would they? The difference is pretty clear. And would anyone ever say, "Just shoot with the 85mm lens and crop to a 135 FoV, the image will be just as good. You hang around the forum long enough you hear some weird stuff. Last edited by normhead; 04-02-2016 at 10:48 AM.

04-02-2016, 10:51 AM	#1481
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Originally posted by normhead For some reason there's a pile of DA 16-85 shooters who think it should be gone already. They seem to hate it that there's a viable choice between the 18-135 and their "baby", and that some might actually buy the 18-135 despite their protests. In some cases it's comical. If guy came into the forum asking about a 135mm lens, they wouldn't try and sell him an 85 would they? The difference is pretty clear. And would anyone ever say, "Just shoot with the 85mm lens and crop to a 135 FoV, the image will be just as good. You hang around the forum long enough you hear some weird stuff. What a pathetic post from someone who obviously has a big chip on his shoulder If he's not just a little bit obsessed with the 16-85 why even mention it here? I expect he'll now threaten me with violence again Last edited by timb64; 04-02-2016 at 11:11 AM.

04-02-2016, 12:36 PM - 1 Like	#1483
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,645	K-3 with DA 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR

04-02-2016, 04:42 PM	#1484
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,645	K-3 with DA 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR

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AlexBW Pentaxian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Oslo Photos: Albums Posts: 394	A beach shot from January. Taken at ISO 100 and played with in Lightroom. I like both versions, so thought I'd share both. and ---------- Post added 03-26-16 at 12:16 PM ---------- Originally posted by savoche It was still raining as the foul weather retreated to let the sun through once more. Very cool photo, the contrast between the dark sea and skies and the blue skies and bright rays is phenomenal! Originally posted by Damian.T A nice subtle bokeh taken with my K3-II and 18-135mm. Nice, calming shot. I like the many colours of the pebbles.

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RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,227	I took this picture more than a year ago, but just recently made it my desktop wallpaper. For a 7.5x consumer zoom on an entry level DSLR, I can't complain about the detail, clarity and dynamic range I get. Taken at Walnut Canyon National Monument in Arizona.

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AldaCZ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bohemia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,251	It makes me wonder why the lens become discontinued....is it a HD version coming?

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pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Originally posted by AldaCZ It makes me wonder why the lens become discontinued....is it a HD version coming? The SMC 18-135 is on the 2016 Pentax K-mount lens roadmap, still, and this rumor keeps coming out that the lens is "discontinued". Where did you get that information, a sales page on Amazon or eBay?

04-02-2016, 11:47 AM - 2 Likes	#1482
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,772	Originally posted by timb64 What a pathetic post from someone who obviously has a big chip on his shoulder Hopefully the past couple posts are just in fun, but I'm going to try to avoid a flame war here. Norm is a big contributor to this forum's content and I suspect makes a Looney, Twoney (CA $1 & $2 coins) or three from his photos as part of his income. The vast number of his posts are taken with the 18-135. His spouse seems to favor the 18-250 for her Pentax body as I recall. And I know there is a friendly rivalry there. Regardless, based on my own text conversations with Norm, his post was just a gentle tease, not to be taken too seriously. We all have our favorite glass, but in the end what we appreciate more is what people do with that glass.

04-02-2016, 05:31 PM	#1485
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by pepperberry farm A good example of what that lens is capable of.

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