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

**Oktyabr** · 06-27-2019, 07:01 PM - **4 Likes**

It is with bitter sweet sorrow that I say I moved to full frame (K1ii) and sold my APS-C gear, including the 18-135.

For people new to this thread, I must say that this lens is still one of my favorite of all time! It punches WAY above it's weight (cost) class and I'm not sure, despite what reviews say, that the D FA 28-105 is superior. I loved this lens enough that I bought one, sold it, tried the 16-85, sold THAT lens, and bought a second copy of the 18-135... all within a single year. It's a jack-of-all-trades and I wouldn't leave home without it.

Staying subscribed, just so I can feel the warm fuzzies of all the beautiful shots you folks are taking

**RGlasel** · 06-27-2019, 08:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Oktyabr

It is with bitter sweet sorrow that I say I moved to full frame (K1ii) and sold my APS-C gear,

It is not as if the K-1 II is a shabby camera. It is even the right brand.

**Oktyabr** · 06-27-2019, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by RGlasel

It is not as if the K-1 II is a shabby camera. It is even the right brand.

It IS a great camera! I'm still learning how to make the most of it (the best part!), but honestly... the 18-135 would have kept me in Pentax APS-C, if anything could.

Benz3ne · 06-29-2019, 05:01 AM - **7 Likes**

Seagull caught shortly after takeoff in the garden. Was lucky to have had this as crisp as it is (in my opinion). Not ideal with most of the light behind/angled, so little on the underbelly, but it came out alright with a little post-process editing!
Caught on K-S2, 100mm, f/5.6, 1/1600s.

Edit: It's dawned on me it appears to only have one leg...

Last edited by Benz3ne; 06-29-2019 at 05:10 AM.

**robgski** · 06-29-2019, 05:12 AM - **3 Likes**

I kept my 18-135 even after getting a K-1. Until Pentax releases an equivalent zoom for Full Frame, that is also WR, I will not part with it, but use it in Crop mode. It is still amazing on the K-1 in crop mode, and well worth the post processing to crop out vignette if I do use it in FF without crop.

**Oktyabr** · 06-29-2019, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by robgski

I kept my 18-135 even after getting a K-1. Until Pentax releases an equivalent zoom for Full Frame, that is also WR, I will not part with it, but use it in Crop mode. It is still amazing on the K-1 in crop mode, and well worth the post processing to crop out vignette if I do use it in FF without crop.

I had a really good copy too! But I *needed* to sell off stuff to help fill the gigantic black hole in my bank account that resulted from the purchase of the K1ii, 28-105, and 150-450

I didn't know how good it was on FF (the 55-300 PLM is a treat on FF!) and had hoped the 28-105 might be a good substitute. I'll probably hunt for another copy of it once I'm caught back up a bit.

**Cerebum** · 07-02-2019, 11:58 PM - **1 Like**

I am using mine as the main lens to capture an ordination this weekend. Since I calibrated it, it has been faultless

Basie · 07-03-2019, 12:23 PM - **10 Likes**

Catholic church at Aus, Namibia. Full moon, 6 sec, ISO 400 KP with 18-135 at 28 mm

littlemoose · 07-03-2019, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by Basie

Catholic church at Aus, Namibia. Full moon, 6 sec, ISO 400 KP with 18-135 at 28 mm

lovely shot.

**Des** · 07-03-2019, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by Basie

Catholic church at Aus, Namibia. Full moon, 6 sec, ISO 400 KP with 18-135 at 28 mm

Magnificent, Basie. Well done.

AlexBW · 07-04-2019, 02:55 AM - **6 Likes**

Making use of the 18-135 during a backcountry camping trip at Hardangervidda, Norway:

**mattb123** · 07-05-2019, 10:09 PM - **2 Likes**

4th of July day hike under super-blue high altitude skies.

Basie · 07-05-2019, 11:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by littlemoose

lovely shot.

Originally posted by Des

Magnificent, Basie. Well done.

Thanks littlemoose and Des

The KP really does not mind highish ISO shots. My wife had to wait quite a while in the car while I was really enjoying myself

**RGlasel** · 07-07-2019, 02:35 PM - **2 Likes**

Where I live is in the middle of the 6 week season called Not-Winter. I've included pictures taken at 135mm and 18mm.

**Des** · 07-07-2019, 03:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RGlasel

Where I live is in the middle of the 6 week season called Not-Winter.

My friend in Montreal said that their two seasons are Winter and Construction.

Where is everyone? Is Not-Winter really Get-out-of-town season?

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06-27-2019, 07:01 PM - 4 Likes	#2896
Oktyabr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 389	It is with bitter sweet sorrow that I say I moved to full frame (K1ii) and sold my APS-C gear, including the 18-135. For people new to this thread, I must say that this lens is still one of my favorite of all time! It punches WAY above it's weight (cost) class and I'm not sure, despite what reviews say, that the D FA 28-105 is superior. I loved this lens enough that I bought one, sold it, tried the 16-85, sold THAT lens, and bought a second copy of the 18-135... all within a single year. It's a jack-of-all-trades and I wouldn't leave home without it. Staying subscribed, just so I can feel the warm fuzzies of all the beautiful shots you folks are taking

06-27-2019, 08:34 PM - 1 Like	#2897
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,228	Originally posted by Oktyabr It is with bitter sweet sorrow that I say I moved to full frame (K1ii) and sold my APS-C gear, It is not as if the K-1 II is a shabby camera. It is even the right brand.

06-27-2019, 09:01 PM	#2898
Oktyabr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 389	Originally posted by RGlasel It is not as if the K-1 II is a shabby camera. It is even the right brand. It IS a great camera! I'm still learning how to make the most of it (the best part!), but honestly... the 18-135 would have kept me in Pentax APS-C, if anything could.

06-29-2019, 05:01 AM - 7 Likes	#2899
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Seagull caught shortly after takeoff in the garden. Was lucky to have had this as crisp as it is (in my opinion). Not ideal with most of the light behind/angled, so little on the underbelly, but it came out alright with a little post-process editing! Caught on K-S2, 100mm, f/5.6, 1/1600s. Edit: It's dawned on me it appears to only have one leg... Last edited by Benz3ne; 06-29-2019 at 05:10 AM.

06-29-2019, 05:12 AM - 3 Likes	#2900
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,797	I kept my 18-135 even after getting a K-1. Until Pentax releases an equivalent zoom for Full Frame, that is also WR, I will not part with it, but use it in Crop mode. It is still amazing on the K-1 in crop mode, and well worth the post processing to crop out vignette if I do use it in FF without crop.

06-29-2019, 04:03 PM	#2901
Oktyabr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 389	Originally posted by robgski I kept my 18-135 even after getting a K-1. Until Pentax releases an equivalent zoom for Full Frame, that is also WR, I will not part with it, but use it in Crop mode. It is still amazing on the K-1 in crop mode, and well worth the post processing to crop out vignette if I do use it in FF without crop. I had a really good copy too! But I needed to sell off stuff to help fill the gigantic black hole in my bank account that resulted from the purchase of the K1ii, 28-105, and 150-450 I didn't know how good it was on FF (the 55-300 PLM is a treat on FF!) and had hoped the 28-105 might be a good substitute. I'll probably hunt for another copy of it once I'm caught back up a bit.

07-02-2019, 11:58 PM - 1 Like	#2902
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	I am using mine as the main lens to capture an ordination this weekend. Since I calibrated it, it has been faultless

07-03-2019, 12:23 PM - 10 Likes	#2903
Basie Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Photos: Gallery Posts: 989	Catholic church at Aus, Namibia. Full moon, 6 sec, ISO 400 KP with 18-135 at 28 mm

07-03-2019, 01:45 PM	#2904
littlemoose Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brisbane Posts: 88	Originally posted by Basie Catholic church at Aus, Namibia. Full moon, 6 sec, ISO 400 KP with 18-135 at 28 mm lovely shot.

07-03-2019, 02:02 PM	#2905
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by Basie Catholic church at Aus, Namibia. Full moon, 6 sec, ISO 400 KP with 18-135 at 28 mm Magnificent, Basie. Well done.

07-04-2019, 02:55 AM - 6 Likes	#2906
AlexBW Pentaxian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Oslo Photos: Albums Posts: 394	Making use of the 18-135 during a backcountry camping trip at Hardangervidda, Norway:

07-05-2019, 10:09 PM - 2 Likes	#2907
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	4th of July day hike under super-blue high altitude skies.

07-05-2019, 11:57 PM - 1 Like	#2908
Basie Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Photos: Gallery Posts: 989	Originally posted by littlemoose lovely shot. Originally posted by Des Magnificent, Basie. Well done. Thanks littlemoose and Des The KP really does not mind highish ISO shots. My wife had to wait quite a while in the car while I was really enjoying myself

07-07-2019, 02:35 PM - 2 Likes	#2909
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,228	Where I live is in the middle of the 6 week season called Not-Winter. I've included pictures taken at 135mm and 18mm.

07-07-2019, 03:01 PM - 1 Like	#2910
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by RGlasel Where I live is in the middle of the 6 week season called Not-Winter. My friend in Montreal said that their two seasons are Winter and Construction. Where is everyone? Is Not-Winter really Get-out-of-town season?