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

audiobomber · 07-03-2013, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

I bought a mid range polarizer that I don't quite remember if it's slim or not (don't have it handy). Since the lens will produce vignetting without a filter I imagine having one will add to it but honestly I have found I never really need it.
I own several CPLs and pretty much never use any of them, or if I do it's to slow the shutter like a ND filter for moving water.

You have a good point about vignetting. I haven`t used the 62mm CPL much, and only at 18mm f8. It could be problematic at other focal lengths and apertures. I am often surprised at where vignetting occurs on the lens.

**mattb123** · 07-03-2013, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

You have a good point about vignetting. I haven`t used the 62mm CPL much, and only at 18mm f8. It could be problematic at other focal lengths and apertures. I am often surprised at where vignetting occurs on the lens.

I have not methodically tested where it happens but I have been surprised by it too. It's very noticeable sometimes but I've been too lazy to collect the info to know exactly when. At least it's easy to fix these days.

**ramseybuckeye** · 07-03-2013, 07:49 PM

I saw these guys painting a water tower yesterday so I pulled over and took a photo at 135mm. It was very overcast and gray, and even hazy.

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**mgvh** · 07-04-2013, 08:51 PM - **1 Like**

July 4, 2013 - Frederick (MD) Festival
Ambrosia (yes, the band more famous in the 70's and 80's) played today. They still sound great, and all us aging boomers still "Holdin' on to Yesterday."
Band from left to right: Chris North on the Hammond, Joe Puerta on bass, Rick Cowling on keyboard/guitar, Doug Jackson on the pretty red Strat, ? on percussion, Burleigh Drummond on drums. BTW, the one of Doug Jackson is at 135mm, and I don't see any problems of softness at this long end.

Last edited by mgvh; 07-04-2013 at 09:04 PM.

**mattb123** · 07-09-2013, 02:39 PM - **1 Like**

f/18 sun star

**JimJohnson** · 07-09-2013, 04:12 PM

Fog was rolling in off the lake, but the neighbor's canoe caught the morning sunshine, and saved an otherwise soft boring landscape. The final composition was achieved through cropping. Original was at 115mm at f/8.

**mattb123** · 07-14-2013, 08:11 AM - **1 Like**

One from a hike yesterday while dodging storms.

MartinMcFly · 07-17-2013, 12:21 AM

Just a few shots from K7 with my favourite lens the 18-135 WR. I'll post some more when I have a chance to use my K5ii.

**mattb123** · 07-18-2013, 10:27 AM - **2 Likes**

Our local paper published a half page spread of some of my recent storm photos from around here.
All three were taken with the 18-135. I was using it for the WR in case I ended up under one of those storms!

szmatefy · 07-21-2013, 11:36 AM

I love this lens

**Aristophanes** · 07-22-2013, 04:46 AM

It's...versatile:

normhead · 07-22-2013, 06:53 AM

From a recent canoe trip... it's not only a great walk around lens, it's a great paddle around lens.

View from the stern.

For the best water lilly picture, look for the best water lilly.

McCarthy Creek

Boiling water for coffee, first thing in the morning.

**mattb123** · 07-22-2013, 08:12 AM

I took mine out on a fun day of adventure on mountain bikes with a good friend. Fun day!

We had just climbed that road in the distance. Whew!

Holding your line is strongly encouraged here

Can you spot the riders?

**JimJohnson** · 07-22-2013, 08:40 AM

I was out walking the dog yesterday with my camera slung at my side when a shadow passed overhead. I barely had time to swing my camera up and had to depend on full automatics (which is why I park my camera on an auto mode between shots). At 135mm I still had to crop a lot.

A couple minutes later, I took a much more leisurely shot of a local marsh.

**Wingincamera** · 07-22-2013, 07:00 PM

Here is another one with the 18-135 & K-5 II

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07-03-2013, 02:51 PM	#196
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by mattb123 I bought a mid range polarizer that I don't quite remember if it's slim or not (don't have it handy). Since the lens will produce vignetting without a filter I imagine having one will add to it but honestly I have found I never really need it. I own several CPLs and pretty much never use any of them, or if I do it's to slow the shutter like a ND filter for moving water. You have a good point about vignetting. I haven`t used the 62mm CPL much, and only at 18mm f8. It could be problematic at other focal lengths and apertures. I am often surprised at where vignetting occurs on the lens.

07-03-2013, 03:27 PM	#197
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by audiobomber You have a good point about vignetting. I haven`t used the 62mm CPL much, and only at 18mm f8. It could be problematic at other focal lengths and apertures. I am often surprised at where vignetting occurs on the lens. I have not methodically tested where it happens but I have been surprised by it too. It's very noticeable sometimes but I've been too lazy to collect the info to know exactly when. At least it's easy to fix these days.

07-03-2013, 07:49 PM	#198
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	I saw these guys painting a water tower yesterday so I pulled over and took a photo at 135mm. It was very overcast and gray, and even hazy. Cropped:

07-04-2013, 08:51 PM - 1 Like	#199
mgvh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,029	July 4, 2013 - Frederick (MD) Festival Ambrosia (yes, the band more famous in the 70's and 80's) played today. They still sound great, and all us aging boomers still "Holdin' on to Yesterday." Band from left to right: Chris North on the Hammond, Joe Puerta on bass, Rick Cowling on keyboard/guitar, Doug Jackson on the pretty red Strat, ? on percussion, Burleigh Drummond on drums. BTW, the one of Doug Jackson is at 135mm, and I don't see any problems of softness at this long end. Last edited by mgvh; 07-04-2013 at 09:04 PM.

07-09-2013, 02:39 PM - 1 Like	#200
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	f/18 sun star

07-09-2013, 04:12 PM	#201
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,772	Fog was rolling in off the lake, but the neighbor's canoe caught the morning sunshine, and saved an otherwise soft boring landscape. The final composition was achieved through cropping. Original was at 115mm at f/8.

07-14-2013, 08:11 AM - 1 Like	#202
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	One from a hike yesterday while dodging storms.

07-18-2013, 10:27 AM - 2 Likes	#204
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Our local paper published a half page spread of some of my recent storm photos from around here. All three were taken with the 18-135. I was using it for the WR in case I ended up under one of those storms!

07-21-2013, 11:36 AM	#205
szmatefy Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 77	I love this lens

07-22-2013, 06:53 AM	#207
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	From a recent canoe trip... it's not only a great walk around lens, it's a great paddle around lens. View from the stern. For the best water lilly picture, look for the best water lilly. McCarthy Creek Boiling water for coffee, first thing in the morning.

07-22-2013, 08:12 AM	#208
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I took mine out on a fun day of adventure on mountain bikes with a good friend. Fun day! We had just climbed that road in the distance. Whew! Holding your line is strongly encouraged here Can you spot the riders?

07-22-2013, 07:00 PM	#210
Wingincamera Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pine Haven, Wyoming Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,182	Here is another one with the 18-135 & K-5 II