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

MrB1 · 02-20-2019, 01:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gramar

Photo 1 Wood carving at Ickworth Park, UK. K-70 ISO 100, 18mm, f/3.5

Photo 2 Buggati T51 Grand prix car. K-30 ISO 100, 78mm, f/5.6

Photo 3 Thornton Force, Yorkshire, UK . K-30 ISO 100, 53mm, f/9

A good trio gramar, and always a pleasure to see water that looks like water!

Philip

**pepperberry farm** · 02-21-2019, 03:37 AM - **4 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 02-22-2019, 05:26 AM - **5 Likes**

sunrise yesterday

KoolKool · 02-22-2019, 06:45 AM

seem like new lightroom feature "Enhance Detail" can be a new hope for improving 18-135...!

**pepperberry farm** · 02-22-2019, 08:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by KoolKool

seem like new lightroom feature "Enhance Detail" can be a new hope for improving 18-135...!

what about the DA 18-135 needs improved?

**Perfessor5646** · 02-22-2019, 08:26 AM - **5 Likes**

I was leaving the house with my gear and I saw a woman walking this dog down the sidewalk in front of my home. I’m not shy, having made my living starting conversations with strangers, and asked to photograph her dog. I’ve photographed Fritz on several walks by my house since this one and Fritz is always a very serious dog. NOTE: You can see my white KIA Soul reflected his left eye.

**Perfessor5646** · 02-22-2019, 02:15 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

sunrise yesterday

I am as impressed with the fact you get up and about to photograph sunrises as I am with your photos.

**pepperberry farm** · 02-22-2019, 02:35 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Perfessor5646

I am as impressed with the fact you get up and about to photograph sunrises as I am with your photos.

thank you...

although, that could run both ways (:

but I'm usually at the office by the time the sun comes up, so figure why not get some of the sunrise...

**pepperberry farm** · 02-22-2019, 08:29 PM - **3 Likes**

**Des** · 02-23-2019, 02:54 AM - **6 Likes**

From the wild Tarkine region of western Tasmania. K-S2 + DA 18-135

**Des** · 02-23-2019, 03:02 AM - **8 Likes**

Anthony Road in the Murchison region of Western Tasmania. K-S2 + DA 18-135

**NS_Sailor** · 02-23-2019, 04:49 PM - **7 Likes**

Catching Mallards in motion on a cold sunny winter day with the DA 18-135 WR and K70

**Perfessor5646** · 02-23-2019, 06:35 PM - **1 Like**

From following this thread I’m beginning to think I under appreciated my 18-135 when I bought the 16-85. I still have it because I haven’t overcome the inertia to properly photograph it for the marketplace. Maybe that’s a good thing.

**pepperberry farm** · 02-23-2019, 06:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Perfessor5646

From following this thread I’m beginning to think I under appreciated my 18-135 when I bought the 16-85. I still have it because I haven’t overcome the inertia to properly photograph it for the marketplace. Maybe that’s a good thing.

every time I think that I want to replace the DA 18-135, I use it for a weekend or less and it will convince me of the error I've made in thinking that....

**Des** · 02-23-2019, 06:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Perfessor5646

From following this thread I’m beginning to think I under appreciated my 18-135 when I bought the 16-85. I still have it because I haven’t overcome the inertia to properly photograph it for the marketplace. Maybe that’s a good thing.

One for the K-70 and the other for the K-3ii! The 18-135 might well be worth more to you than the $200-odd that you would get for it.

I usually keep my 18-135 in a small bag which also holds either KP or K-S2 plus compact flash (Godox TT350P), DA 55-300 PLM and one other smallish lens (eg DFA 100 for an all WR kit or the new-to-me DA 15 Ltd for wide coverage), together with a spare SD card and DLi109 battery, a filter or two and the Godox XProP. It's my grab-and-go kit. Invaluable. (I put together a different kit (with the K-3) in another bag or two when I have something particular in mind.)

02-22-2019, 08:26 AM - 5 Likes	#2736
Perfessor5646 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Louisville, KY Photos: Albums Posts: 605	Fritz, a neighborhood dog I was leaving the house with my gear and I saw a woman walking this dog down the sidewalk in front of my home. I’m not shy, having made my living starting conversations with strangers, and asked to photograph her dog. I’ve photographed Fritz on several walks by my house since this one and Fritz is always a very serious dog. NOTE: You can see my white KIA Soul reflected his left eye. Attached Images Last edited by Perfessor5646; 02-22-2019 at 10:03 AM.

02-23-2019, 06:52 PM - 1 Like	#2745
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by Perfessor5646 From following this thread I’m beginning to think I under appreciated my 18-135 when I bought the 16-85. I still have it because I haven’t overcome the inertia to properly photograph it for the marketplace. Maybe that’s a good thing. One for the K-70 and the other for the K-3ii! The 18-135 might well be worth more to you than the $200-odd that you would get for it. I usually keep my 18-135 in a small bag which also holds either KP or K-S2 plus compact flash (Godox TT350P), DA 55-300 PLM and one other smallish lens (eg DFA 100 for an all WR kit or the new-to-me DA 15 Ltd for wide coverage), together with a spare SD card and DLi109 battery, a filter or two and the Godox XProP. It's my grab-and-go kit. Invaluable. (I put together a different kit (with the K-3) in another bag or two when I have something particular in mind.) Last edited by Des; 02-24-2019 at 02:54 AM.

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02-20-2019, 01:47 PM - 1 Like	#2731
MrB1 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 845	Originally posted by gramar Photo 1 Wood carving at Ickworth Park, UK. K-70 ISO 100, 18mm, f/3.5 Photo 2 Buggati T51 Grand prix car. K-30 ISO 100, 78mm, f/5.6 Photo 3 Thornton Force, Yorkshire, UK . K-30 ISO 100, 53mm, f/9 A good trio gramar, and always a pleasure to see water that looks like water! Philip

02-21-2019, 03:37 AM - 4 Likes	#2732
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676

02-22-2019, 05:26 AM - 5 Likes	#2733
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676	sunrise yesterday

02-22-2019, 06:45 AM	#2734
KoolKool Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 59	seem like new lightroom feature "Enhance Detail" can be a new hope for improving 18-135...!

02-22-2019, 08:09 AM - 1 Like	#2735
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676	Originally posted by KoolKool seem like new lightroom feature "Enhance Detail" can be a new hope for improving 18-135...! what about the DA 18-135 needs improved?

02-22-2019, 02:15 PM - 2 Likes	#2737
Perfessor5646 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Louisville, KY Photos: Albums Posts: 605	Originally posted by pepperberry farm sunrise yesterday I am as impressed with the fact you get up and about to photograph sunrises as I am with your photos.

02-22-2019, 02:35 PM - 2 Likes	#2738
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676	Originally posted by Perfessor5646 I am as impressed with the fact you get up and about to photograph sunrises as I am with your photos. thank you... although, that could run both ways (: but I'm usually at the office by the time the sun comes up, so figure why not get some of the sunrise...

02-22-2019, 08:29 PM - 3 Likes	#2739
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676

02-23-2019, 02:54 AM - 6 Likes	#2740
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	From the wild Tarkine region of western Tasmania. K-S2 + DA 18-135

02-23-2019, 03:02 AM - 8 Likes	#2741
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Anthony Road in the Murchison region of Western Tasmania. K-S2 + DA 18-135

02-23-2019, 06:35 PM - 1 Like	#2743
Perfessor5646 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Louisville, KY Photos: Albums Posts: 605	From following this thread I’m beginning to think I under appreciated my 18-135 when I bought the 16-85. I still have it because I haven’t overcome the inertia to properly photograph it for the marketplace. Maybe that’s a good thing.

02-23-2019, 06:47 PM - 1 Like	#2744
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676	Originally posted by Perfessor5646 From following this thread I’m beginning to think I under appreciated my 18-135 when I bought the 16-85. I still have it because I haven’t overcome the inertia to properly photograph it for the marketplace. Maybe that’s a good thing. every time I think that I want to replace the DA 18-135, I use it for a weekend or less and it will convince me of the error I've made in thinking that....