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

**Oktyabr** · 06-09-2019, 09:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RGlasel

Interesting making a comparison between the first kite picture at 40mm (with kites far away) and the last one at 135mm (where the kites look like they are much closer together and flying just above the parked vehicles).

Thanks for the observation! Most of these were cropped and given a bit of white balance adjustment. It was one of those occasions where there is almost too much stuff to try and compose shots around. Didn't even think about taking the 18-135 off for something else. I love this lens.

**Oktyabr** · 06-15-2019, 08:28 PM - **6 Likes**

A friend of mine's dog, "Edita". Very over cast, on the K3ii. ƒ/5.6 100.0 mm 1/30 125 Flash (off, did not fire)

**NS_Sailor** · 06-17-2019, 03:43 AM - **4 Likes**

Beaver Lodge Reflection

Benz3ne · 06-20-2019, 05:04 AM - **4 Likes**

Hopefully this embed works - sibling running with our parents' dog down the beach on an uncharacteristically sunny day. The vignette is absolutely forced by darktable editing and at the request of the subject, who is nicely highlighted (in my opinion) as a result.

**NS_Sailor** · 06-20-2019, 06:05 AM - **7 Likes**

A shot of the Bell Tower at night commemorating the 1917 Halifax Explosion in Fort Needham. The explosion destroyed nearly half the city and is still considered the largest explosion ever detonated in the pre-nuclear era

normhead · 06-20-2019, 07:21 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

Hopefully this embed works - sibling running with our parents' dog down the beach on an uncharacteristically sunny day. The vignette is absolutely forced by darktable editing and at the request of the subject, who is nicely highlighted (in my opinion) as a result.

That's a great example of the 3D pop this lens is capable fo producing.

Benz3ne · 06-20-2019, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by normhead

That's a great example of the 3D pop this lens is capable fo producing.

Thank you for the kind words! I've certainly a long way to go but initial experiences with this lens are good!

Basie · 06-21-2019, 07:47 AM - **18 Likes**

A nosy greater pelican

**robgski** · 06-21-2019, 07:53 AM - **4 Likes**

Even though I only own a K-1 now, I am keeping the DA 18-135mm and using it in crop mode, or FF and cropping out the minimal vignetting. The IQ and WR make this lens a keeper

Benz3ne · 06-22-2019, 01:53 AM - **6 Likes**

My better half with our rescue, Daisy. She's a 5 year old 'Schnoodle' (Schnauzer x Poodle). Unfortunately, retrospectively, I should have shot closer to f/7.1 or similar to get Daisy in better focus, rather than on the sleeve of the OH, but that's all part of the learning curve.
Lightly processed for saturation, bringing up shadows slightly and a subsequent, albeit light, halo has developed. Happy enough with the outcome, love the connection between these two.

**rayallen** · 06-23-2019, 10:41 PM - **10 Likes**

Orchids at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. Pentax K-3, SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6.

normhead · 06-24-2019, 06:28 PM - **3 Likes**

K-3 and DA 18-135

**pepperberry farm** · 06-24-2019, 07:16 PM - **7 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 06-26-2019, 06:15 PM - **4 Likes**

doc_taz_nj · 06-27-2019, 09:49 AM - **1 Like**

Camera used was my new K-70. Shot yesterday in the Bowery area of Manhattan, NYC, just north of Chinatown. Cropped and edited in RawTherapee.

06-20-2019, 06:05 AM - 7 Likes	#2885
NS_Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dartmouth Nova Scotia Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,020	A shot of the Bell Tower at night commemorating the 1917 Halifax Explosion in Fort Needham. The explosion destroyed nearly half the city and is still considered the largest explosion ever detonated in the pre-nuclear era Last edited by NS_Sailor; 06-20-2019 at 07:43 AM.

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Oktyabr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 389	Originally posted by RGlasel Interesting making a comparison between the first kite picture at 40mm (with kites far away) and the last one at 135mm (where the kites look like they are much closer together and flying just above the parked vehicles). Thanks for the observation! Most of these were cropped and given a bit of white balance adjustment. It was one of those occasions where there is almost too much stuff to try and compose shots around. Didn't even think about taking the 18-135 off for something else. I love this lens.

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Oktyabr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 389	A friend of mine's dog, "Edita". Very over cast, on the K3ii. ƒ/5.6 100.0 mm 1/30 125 Flash (off, did not fire)

06-20-2019, 05:04 AM - 4 Likes	#2884
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Hopefully this embed works - sibling running with our parents' dog down the beach on an uncharacteristically sunny day. The vignette is absolutely forced by darktable editing and at the request of the subject, who is nicely highlighted (in my opinion) as a result.

06-20-2019, 07:21 AM - 2 Likes	#2886
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Benz3ne Hopefully this embed works - sibling running with our parents' dog down the beach on an uncharacteristically sunny day. The vignette is absolutely forced by darktable editing and at the request of the subject, who is nicely highlighted (in my opinion) as a result. That's a great example of the 3D pop this lens is capable fo producing.

06-20-2019, 07:24 AM	#2887
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by normhead That's a great example of the 3D pop this lens is capable fo producing. Thank you for the kind words! I've certainly a long way to go but initial experiences with this lens are good!

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Basie Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Photos: Gallery Posts: 989	A nosy greater pelican

06-21-2019, 07:53 AM - 4 Likes	#2889
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,796	Even though I only own a K-1 now, I am keeping the DA 18-135mm and using it in crop mode, or FF and cropping out the minimal vignetting. The IQ and WR make this lens a keeper

06-22-2019, 01:53 AM - 6 Likes	#2890
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	My better half with our rescue, Daisy. She's a 5 year old 'Schnoodle' (Schnauzer x Poodle). Unfortunately, retrospectively, I should have shot closer to f/7.1 or similar to get Daisy in better focus, rather than on the sleeve of the OH, but that's all part of the learning curve. Lightly processed for saturation, bringing up shadows slightly and a subsequent, albeit light, halo has developed. Happy enough with the outcome, love the connection between these two.

06-23-2019, 10:41 PM - 10 Likes	#2891
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