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

**mattb123** · 12-18-2018, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by RGlasel

It looks like you already have a decent snowpack, and bright sunshine to boot! I'm jealous.

Yes, this year is off to a decent start and a far cry from last year when it barely snowed at all (which was in contrast to the previous year when it seemed like it would never stop).
Hoping for a good year for my own recreation and also to replenish depleted reservoirs!

**Oktyabr** · 12-19-2018, 09:20 AM - **13 Likes**

Sunset on the Washington coast, featuring our local super patriot (he marches the American flag out to the waves to watch the sunset pretty much every evening, come rain, snow or shine). December 18th, 2018. K-70 and the 18-135 WR

**RGlasel** · 12-19-2018, 11:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Oktyabr

Sunset on the Washington coast

I don't know if the difference is focal length or the the position of the sun, but the second image is excellent at showing the not-very-calm surf. Thanks for sharing!

royd63uk · 12-19-2018, 11:58 AM - **10 Likes**

Carew Castle Wales Uk

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**Des** · 12-19-2018, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by Oktyabr

Sunset on the Washington coast, featuring our local super patriot (he marches the American flag out to the waves to watch the sunset pretty much every evening, come rain, snow or shine).

Proudly hailed at the twilight's last gleaming. :-) You are on a roll with American icons at the moment!

Fabulous sunset images.

**Oktyabr** · 12-19-2018, 05:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

Proudly hailed at the twilight's last gleaming. :-) You are on a roll with American icons at the moment!

Fabulous sunset images.

Thanks, Des!

I have you to credit for my persistence in learning how to love my 18-135 WR. I enjoy shooting with it so much now that my 16-85 is up for sale! (I need to scrounge up the cash for a proper birding lens... you'll get credits for that suggestion too, when it happens

)

---------- Post added 12-19-18 at 06:09 PM ----------

Originally posted by royd63uk

Carew Castle Wales Uk

Super nice composition and tone in this one! It looks almost like (proper) HDR!

---------- Post added 12-19-18 at 06:11 PM ----------

Originally posted by RGlasel

I don't know if the difference is focal length or the the position of the sun, but the second image is excellent at showing the not-very-calm surf. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you! I suspect focal length, although that one IS cropped down a little bit too. Wide angle from standing height really doesn't convey how "not-very-calm" that surf usually is

**Des** · 12-20-2018, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by Oktyabr

Thanks, Des!I have you to credit for my persistence in learning how to love my 18-135 WR. I enjoy shooting with it so much now that my 16-85 is up for sale! (I need to scrounge up the cash for a proper birding lens... you'll get credits for that suggestion too, when it happens )

That's very kind of you. I saw your sale thread. You were initially leaving it to the market to decide which one you parted with - that seemed a very Zen approach! I don't think there's a wrong answer; I've debated with myself a couple of time whether to swap the 18-135 for 16-85. But it's so handy, and it performs so well once you learn to play to its strengths. You're getting some crackers with it now.

Ah the birding lens. That's a discussion for another thread. ;-)

edri · 12-26-2018, 05:23 AM - **10 Likes**

Winter is Comming with 18-135

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PALADIN85020 · 12-28-2018, 11:02 AM - **4 Likes**

I took this shot with the K-3 and the 18-135 just after sundown on Christmas day. We were visiting my daughter and her family in Las Cruces, NM.

John

th1952 · 12-29-2018, 11:20 AM - **4 Likes**

Hand feeding chickadees and a titmouse or two at Brecksville Reservation.

**mattb123** · 12-29-2018, 10:41 PM - **9 Likes**

Out skiing with mine today on a K-3.

**NS_Sailor** · 12-30-2018, 05:47 AM - **2 Likes**

This fallen tree has grown eyes

**acoufap** · 12-31-2018, 04:16 AM - **6 Likes**

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Crashed In Dim Light

KP • DA18-135@48 • ISO12.800 • f/9 • 1/160s

**Des** · 01-04-2019, 02:59 AM - **3 Likes**

Norman Bay and the mouth of Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory National Park. K-S2 + DA 18-135

Unregistered User 8 · 01-10-2019, 02:04 AM

Originally posted by Oktyabr

Got a new eagle today!

Can I have your OLD one??

Lovely images.

12-19-2018, 05:07 PM - 1 Like	#2676
Oktyabr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 389	Originally posted by Des Proudly hailed at the twilight's last gleaming. :-) You are on a roll with American icons at the moment! Fabulous sunset images. Thanks, Des! I have you to credit for my persistence in learning how to love my 18-135 WR. I enjoy shooting with it so much now that my 16-85 is up for sale! (I need to scrounge up the cash for a proper birding lens... you'll get credits for that suggestion too, when it happens ) ---------- Post added 12-19-18 at 06:09 PM ---------- Originally posted by royd63uk Carew Castle Wales Uk Super nice composition and tone in this one! It looks almost like (proper) HDR! ---------- Post added 12-19-18 at 06:11 PM ---------- Originally posted by RGlasel I don't know if the difference is focal length or the the position of the sun, but the second image is excellent at showing the not-very-calm surf. Thanks for sharing! Thank you! I suspect focal length, although that one IS cropped down a little bit too. Wide angle from standing height really doesn't convey how "not-very-calm" that surf usually is Last edited by Oktyabr; 12-19-2018 at 05:12 PM. Reason: spelling like a drunken child

12-26-2018, 05:23 AM - 10 Likes	#2678
edri Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: walking in the air Posts: 1,315	Winter is Comming with 18-135 and KP. 01 02 03 04 Last edited by edri; 12-26-2018 at 05:40 AM.

12-29-2018, 11:20 AM - 4 Likes	#2680
th1952 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Berea, Ohio Posts: 446	Hand feeding chickadees and a titmouse or two at Brecksville Reservation. Last edited by th1952; 12-29-2018 at 01:37 PM.

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mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by RGlasel It looks like you already have a decent snowpack, and bright sunshine to boot! I'm jealous. Yes, this year is off to a decent start and a far cry from last year when it barely snowed at all (which was in contrast to the previous year when it seemed like it would never stop). Hoping for a good year for my own recreation and also to replenish depleted reservoirs!

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Oktyabr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 389	Sunset on the Washington coast, featuring our local super patriot (he marches the American flag out to the waves to watch the sunset pretty much every evening, come rain, snow or shine). December 18th, 2018. K-70 and the 18-135 WR

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RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,227	Originally posted by Oktyabr Sunset on the Washington coast I don't know if the difference is focal length or the the position of the sun, but the second image is excellent at showing the not-very-calm surf. Thanks for sharing!

12-19-2018, 03:19 PM	#2675
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,421	Originally posted by Oktyabr Sunset on the Washington coast, featuring our local super patriot (he marches the American flag out to the waves to watch the sunset pretty much every evening, come rain, snow or shine). Proudly hailed at the twilight's last gleaming. :-) You are on a roll with American icons at the moment! Fabulous sunset images.

12-20-2018, 02:01 PM	#2677
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,421	Originally posted by Oktyabr Thanks, Des!I have you to credit for my persistence in learning how to love my 18-135 WR. I enjoy shooting with it so much now that my 16-85 is up for sale! (I need to scrounge up the cash for a proper birding lens... you'll get credits for that suggestion too, when it happens ) That's very kind of you. I saw your sale thread. You were initially leaving it to the market to decide which one you parted with - that seemed a very Zen approach! I don't think there's a wrong answer; I've debated with myself a couple of time whether to swap the 18-135 for 16-85. But it's so handy, and it performs so well once you learn to play to its strengths. You're getting some crackers with it now. Ah the birding lens. That's a discussion for another thread. ;-)

12-29-2018, 10:41 PM - 9 Likes	#2681
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Out skiing with mine today on a K-3.

12-31-2018, 04:16 AM - 6 Likes	#2683
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01-04-2019, 02:59 AM - 3 Likes	#2684
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,421	Norman Bay and the mouth of Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory National Park. K-S2 + DA 18-135

01-10-2019, 02:04 AM	#2685
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Oktyabr Got a new eagle today! Can I have your OLD one?? Lovely images.

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