Originally posted by QCdude barrel at 18mm - yes, but check canon zooms in such a price category, you will be surprised how good your lens is..
Originally posted by QCdude pin cushioning at 100-135 ?.. I don't feel like it is critical or so.
Well you're right because adjustments can be made in post processing, so it isn't all that critical.
My photography is ocean based, so ocean horizons don't look too striking with a barrel distortion at 18mm or pin cushioning at the longer end of the focal length. But yep...just enable profile adjustments and you can turn any half decent performing lens into a really good one! I take reviews with a grain of salt - however, this review is spot on regarding this lens.
Pentax SMC-DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] WR - Review / Lens Test Originally posted by QCdude barrel at 18mm - yes, but check canon zooms in such a price category, you will be surprised how good your lens is..
I'm not trying to play devils advocate. As I said before, the strength of this lens is that it is very versatile and the WR for many people would be worth its weight in gold. For many, this may be the only lens that they need. But can I point out that when this lens was first released, it actually cost more than a limited lens. It's massively reduced now (because it was massively overpriced), but ultimately, it is a kit lens, but it can be fun to use...
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