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

littlemoose · 01-29-2018, 09:52 PM

Originally posted by BoredomFestival

I took this lens on vacation to New Zealand, along with a DA21mm prime... but this one literally didn't leave the camera the entire time, it's so versatile (and WR is a big bonus in NZ). Some photos from caves on the South Island:

These are fabulous.

**Des** · 01-30-2018, 12:14 AM

Originally posted by littlemoose

These are fabulous.

For anyone wondering, as I was, where the NZ cave photos from @BoredomFestival are, the answer is here: DA 18-135 WR, Show us what it can do - PentaxForums.com
Post #9, 23 March 2012.

**Kevin B123** · 01-30-2018, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by RGlasel

Nice pictures. I like the juxtaposition of the second one, taken at 31mm, and the fourth one, taken at 115mm, both involving the same valley, I assume?

All part of the South Downs, a chain of chalk hills along the south coast of England and very scenic on a nice day

, which this wasn't

. I need the whole of this lens on these walks.

**UncleVanya** · 01-30-2018, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by dave_walton

Angel of the North

Dave, where is it, what is it?

**Cerebum** · 01-30-2018, 02:39 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Dave, where is it, what is it?

The Angel of The North is a massive iron statue in the north east of England. It is visible for miles

The Angel of the North

As for me, the parts have arrived for my k30 aperture block so I may well have it back this week, then it’s 18-135 time, and having seen these pictures, I can’t wait

normhead · 01-30-2018, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by dave_walton

Angel of the North

Are those solar panels on her wings? That would be so cool.... and angel shaped electric utility.

dave_walton · 01-30-2018, 03:41 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

Are those solar panels on her wings? That would be so cool.... and angel shaped electric utility.

No she is just a rusty fairy

**Cerebum** · 01-31-2018, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by dave_walton

No she is just a rusty fairy

And with wings that shape, he/she wouldn't so much fly as plummet. What surprises me is all that grade A advertising space and not so much as a flyer (pun intended (and I am really sorry about it))

schnitzer79 · 01-31-2018, 11:52 AM - **5 Likes**

dave_walton · 02-01-2018, 02:01 PM - **5 Likes**

Holy Island of Lindesfarne in Northumberland, England. Landscape and Portrait all from one lens. It's a winner

**mattb123** · 02-06-2018, 04:06 PM - **6 Likes**

This is a 14er, Mt. Shavano. I grabbed this shot while getting gas on my way home from skiing in another part of the state last weekend because the Angel of Shavano was visible.
Do you see her?
K-3 & 18-135

DrawsACircle · 02-07-2018, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by dave_walton

Holy Island of Lindesfarne in Northumberland, England. Landscape and Portrait all from one lens. It's a winner

Beware of the Vikings Dave

dave_walton · 02-07-2018, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by DrawsACircle

Beware of the Vikings Dave

I'm from York (Yorvik) originally so well aware of the Vikings

**RGlasel** · 02-07-2018, 04:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dave_walton

I'm from York (Yorvik) originally so well aware of the Vikings

Unless your real name is Methuselah, the Vikings and their heathen ways left York before you were born.

Probably before your parents were born, too.

Now, when I was young, I was surrounded by Hellerviks and Engbloms, even a few Hansens. Most of them were fairly well domesticated on most days, but you just never knew.

**Des** · 02-07-2018, 09:51 PM - **2 Likes**

Such a good lens for plants; useful from one end of the range to the other. Contrasty, excellent centre sharpness, rich colours. The bokeh can be hit and miss, as these samples show: nervous or nisen at times (e.g. samples at 18mm and 88mm), very pleasant at others (e. g. first sample at 100mm). Can be significant purple fringing, especially at the wide end, but flare resistance is very good.

18mm

21mm

28mm

36mm

40mm

53mm

60mm

88mm

100mm

115mm

135mm

01-30-2018, 10:48 AM	#2223
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,175	Originally posted by RGlasel Nice pictures. I like the juxtaposition of the second one, taken at 31mm, and the fourth one, taken at 115mm, both involving the same valley, I assume? All part of the South Downs, a chain of chalk hills along the south coast of England and very scenic on a nice day, which this wasn't. I need the whole of this lens on these walks.

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,383	Originally posted by dave_walton Angel of the North Dave, where is it, what is it?

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by dave_walton Angel of the North Are those solar panels on her wings? That would be so cool.... and angel shaped electric utility.

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Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by dave_walton No she is just a rusty fairy And with wings that shape, he/she wouldn't so much fly as plummet. What surprises me is all that grade A advertising space and not so much as a flyer (pun intended (and I am really sorry about it))

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mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	This is a 14er, Mt. Shavano. I grabbed this shot while getting gas on my way home from skiing in another part of the state last weekend because the Angel of Shavano was visible. Do you see her? K-3 & 18-135

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DrawsACircle Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ulfborg, Denmark Photos: Albums Posts: 434	Originally posted by dave_walton Holy Island of Lindesfarne in Northumberland, England. Landscape and Portrait all from one lens. It's a winner Beware of the Vikings Dave

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dave_walton New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 22	Originally posted by DrawsACircle Beware of the Vikings Dave I'm from York (Yorvik) originally so well aware of the Vikings

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RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,227	Originally posted by dave_walton I'm from York (Yorvik) originally so well aware of the Vikings Unless your real name is Methuselah, the Vikings and their heathen ways left York before you were born. Probably before your parents were born, too. Now, when I was young, I was surrounded by Hellerviks and Engbloms, even a few Hansens. Most of them were fairly well domesticated on most days, but you just never knew.

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Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,421	Such a good lens for plants; useful from one end of the range to the other. Contrasty, excellent centre sharpness, rich colours. The bokeh can be hit and miss, as these samples show: nervous or nisen at times (e.g. samples at 18mm and 88mm), very pleasant at others (e. g. first sample at 100mm). Can be significant purple fringing, especially at the wide end, but flare resistance is very good. 18mm 21mm 28mm 36mm 40mm 53mm 60mm 88mm 100mm 115mm 135mm

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