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

**paulh** · 07-19-2019, 03:52 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Des

Cruising Corner Inlet and Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia. KP + DA 18-135

Nice work as always, Des - love those clouds!

I've been wanting this lens for quite a while, and finally picked up a used one at a great price. Loving it so far. Here's a few shots from nearby Conejo Mountain Cemetery, using a K10D:

**rayallen** · 07-19-2019, 04:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paulh

I've been wanting this lens for quite a while, and finally picked up a used one at a great price. Loving it so far. Here's a few shots from nearby Conejo Mountain Cemetery, using a K10D:

I am glad to see that you finally have an 18-135, Paul. You will be using it a lot, I predict. Mine is on my K-3 most of the time.

Those are very nice images from the cemetery.

**mattb123** · 07-19-2019, 10:18 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by paulh

Nice work as always, Des - love those clouds!

I've been wanting this lens for quite a while, and finally picked up a used one at a great price. Loving it so far. Here's a few shots from nearby Conejo Mountain Cemetery, using a K10D:

It's amazing how cheap it can be found. A good value has become a great one. When I lost one in a blizzard a couple of years ago it wasn't a hard decision to just get another one.

**paulh** · 07-19-2019, 11:37 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by rayallen

You will be using it a lot, I predict.

Originally posted by mattb123

A good value has become a great one

Thanks guys, and you are both correct

Benz3ne · 07-20-2019, 12:54 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by mattb123

It's amazing how cheap it can be found. A good value has become a great one. When I lost one in a blizzard a couple of years ago it wasn't a hard decision to just get another one.

A truer word never said. I managed to get mine lightly used for £130. A great price for the versatility it brings.

**Des** · 07-20-2019, 01:59 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by paulh

Nice work as always, Des - love those clouds!I've been wanting this lens for quite a while, and finally picked up a used one at a great price. Loving it so far.

Many thanks Paul. Enjoy the lens. Matt's quite right about what great value it is, whether new or secondhand.

**paulh** · 07-20-2019, 10:59 PM - **1 Like**

New sprouts - DA18-135 on K10D:

doc_taz_nj · 07-21-2019, 09:32 AM - **4 Likes**

by Alex Ramos, on Flickr

Shot with my K-70. I'm pleased with how the AF worked out here, considering the reflections on the store front window.

**RGlasel** · 07-21-2019, 11:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by doc_taz_nj

I'm pleased with how the AF worked out here, considering the reflections on the store front window.

This is a good example of a photo that impresses even more when viewed at larger dimensions, I'm glad I went to Flickr to look at it.

**Kevin B123** · 07-21-2019, 12:05 PM - **8 Likes**

I do miss this lens, 135mm is a nice FL on APSC. Really contemplating the K-70 just for this lens and the 55-300.

doc_taz_nj · 07-21-2019, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by RGlasel

This is a good example of a photo that impresses even more when viewed at larger dimensions, I'm glad I went to Flickr to look at it.

Thanks for looking! 🙂

**Oktyabr** · 07-21-2019, 08:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kevin B123

I do miss this lens, 135mm is a nice FL on APSC. Really contemplating the K-70 just for this lens and the 55-300.

I'm thinking the same thing. I miss this lens after practically giving it away (my second copy) when I switched to full frame. Still have the 55-300 PLM, tempted to buy another APS-C just for these two lenses.

**Des** · 07-21-2019, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by Kevin B123

I do miss this lens, 135mm is a nice FL on APSC. Really contemplating the K-70 just for this lens and the 55-300.

Originally posted by Oktyabr

Still have the 55-300 PLM, tempted to buy another APS-C just for these two lenses.

No need to buy a crop body - what about trying the 18-135 on the K-1 in crop mode? Should be like using it on a K-5 (with upgraded AF and metering and extra goodies like PixelShift).

**Kevin B123** · 07-22-2019, 04:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

No need to buy a crop body - what about trying the 18-135 on the K-1 in crop mode? Should be like using it on a K-5 (with upgraded AF and metering and extra goodies like PixelShift).

I know I could, but I like it on the K-50. It feels like the small brother of the K-1ii. I should say my K-50 has a glitch taking me toward the K-70.

Basie · 07-22-2019, 12:28 PM - **8 Likes**

Works for BIF as well, provided the bird co-operates

Taken at 100mm 1/350 sec

07-21-2019, 09:32 AM - 4 Likes	#2933
doc_taz_nj Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Somewhere in Northern NJ, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 74	Dreaming of a way out... by Alex Ramos, on Flickr Shot with my K-70. I'm pleased with how the AF worked out here, considering the reflections on the store front window.

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Originally posted by Des Cruising Corner Inlet and Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia. KP + DA 18-135 Nice work as always, Des - love those clouds! I've been wanting this lens for quite a while, and finally picked up a used one at a great price. Loving it so far. Here's a few shots from nearby Conejo Mountain Cemetery, using a K10D:

07-19-2019, 04:13 PM - 1 Like	#2927
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by paulh I've been wanting this lens for quite a while, and finally picked up a used one at a great price. Loving it so far. Here's a few shots from nearby Conejo Mountain Cemetery, using a K10D: I am glad to see that you finally have an 18-135, Paul. You will be using it a lot, I predict. Mine is on my K-3 most of the time. Those are very nice images from the cemetery.

07-19-2019, 10:18 PM - 3 Likes	#2928
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Originally posted by paulh Nice work as always, Des - love those clouds! I've been wanting this lens for quite a while, and finally picked up a used one at a great price. Loving it so far. Here's a few shots from nearby Conejo Mountain Cemetery, using a K10D: It's amazing how cheap it can be found. A good value has become a great one. When I lost one in a blizzard a couple of years ago it wasn't a hard decision to just get another one.

07-19-2019, 11:37 PM - 2 Likes	#2929
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Originally posted by rayallen You will be using it a lot, I predict. Originally posted by mattb123 A good value has become a great one Thanks guys, and you are both correct

07-20-2019, 12:54 AM - 3 Likes	#2930
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by mattb123 It's amazing how cheap it can be found. A good value has become a great one. When I lost one in a blizzard a couple of years ago it wasn't a hard decision to just get another one. A truer word never said. I managed to get mine lightly used for £130. A great price for the versatility it brings.

07-20-2019, 01:59 PM - 2 Likes	#2931
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by paulh Nice work as always, Des - love those clouds!I've been wanting this lens for quite a while, and finally picked up a used one at a great price. Loving it so far. Many thanks Paul. Enjoy the lens. Matt's quite right about what great value it is, whether new or secondhand.

07-20-2019, 10:59 PM - 1 Like	#2932
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	New sprouts - DA18-135 on K10D:

07-21-2019, 11:56 AM - 1 Like	#2934
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,229	Originally posted by doc_taz_nj I'm pleased with how the AF worked out here, considering the reflections on the store front window. This is a good example of a photo that impresses even more when viewed at larger dimensions, I'm glad I went to Flickr to look at it.

07-21-2019, 01:11 PM	#2936
doc_taz_nj Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Somewhere in Northern NJ, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 74	Originally posted by RGlasel This is a good example of a photo that impresses even more when viewed at larger dimensions, I'm glad I went to Flickr to look at it. Thanks for looking! 🙂

07-21-2019, 08:03 PM - 1 Like	#2937
Oktyabr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 389	Originally posted by Kevin B123 I do miss this lens, 135mm is a nice FL on APSC. Really contemplating the K-70 just for this lens and the 55-300. I'm thinking the same thing. I miss this lens after practically giving it away (my second copy) when I switched to full frame. Still have the 55-300 PLM, tempted to buy another APS-C just for these two lenses.

07-21-2019, 09:34 PM	#2938
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by Kevin B123 I do miss this lens, 135mm is a nice FL on APSC. Really contemplating the K-70 just for this lens and the 55-300. Originally posted by Oktyabr Still have the 55-300 PLM, tempted to buy another APS-C just for these two lenses. No need to buy a crop body - what about trying the 18-135 on the K-1 in crop mode? Should be like using it on a K-5 (with upgraded AF and metering and extra goodies like PixelShift).

07-22-2019, 04:34 AM - 1 Like	#2939
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,180	Originally posted by Des No need to buy a crop body - what about trying the 18-135 on the K-1 in crop mode? Should be like using it on a K-5 (with upgraded AF and metering and extra goodies like PixelShift). I know I could, but I like it on the K-50. It feels like the small brother of the K-1ii. I should say my K-50 has a glitch taking me toward the K-70.

07-22-2019, 12:28 PM - 8 Likes	#2940
Basie Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Photos: Gallery Posts: 990	Works for BIF as well, provided the bird co-operates Taken at 100mm 1/350 sec