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

**JimJohnson** · 09-07-2021, 06:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

no, no changes for me - I've had the 18-135mm for a while now and a couple times a year something goes through my tiny brain that it's just 'ok' and that there's a better zoom out there......

so far, there isn't....

To be honest with myself, I like my 18-135 on my K-3 more than I like my 28-105 on the K-1 - - even though theoretically the 28-105 has better IQ.

**pepperberry farm** · 09-07-2021, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by JimJohnson

To be honest with myself, I like my 18-135 on my K-3 more than I like my 28-105 on the K-1 - - even though theoretically the 28-105 has better IQ.

the "problem" with the 18-135 is that it takes solid, good pictures, consistently and without a lot of work involved...

I've bought another zoom in the vain hope to solve my boggle....

**cartesio** · 09-07-2021, 08:43 AM - **1 Like**

That's it, and it is also an almost macro lens. I bought a used one, not a perfect one, but I am quite happy with its photos.

**RGlasel** · 09-07-2021, 07:19 PM - **7 Likes**

Who doesn't like dog pictures? Not my dog, an old friend's adult daughter owns this little bulldog and she and her father spent a week with us while Newt was getting radiation treatment for brain cancer at our local veterinary college.

vector · 09-07-2021, 10:31 PM - **12 Likes**

Some shots with the DA 18-135mm on the K1. Went for a hike in the rain and it was my only WR lens I had with me. Works pretty well.

HoutHans · 09-08-2021, 09:29 PM

Yup, that worked allright! Great images with lovely colours.

**paulh** · 09-09-2021, 10:25 AM - **1 Like**

DA18-135 on K10D:

**RICHARD L.** · 09-09-2021, 12:25 PM

And this picture was surely taken from the back seat of your Bentley, right ? lol ! JK.

Regards

**paulh** · 09-09-2021, 02:29 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

And this picture was surely taken from the back seat of your Bentley, right ? lol ! JK.

Regards

Well, actually the rear window was a bit dirty, so I just sent the driver outside to take the shot. You do what you gotta do sometimes.

**RICHARD L.** · 09-09-2021, 03:44 PM - **1 Like**

LOL ! A good one !

Regards

**paulh** · 09-11-2021, 03:45 PM - **6 Likes**

DA18-135 on K10D

**Geodude** · 09-12-2021, 06:24 AM - **6 Likes**

Moult stage #2 or just a convenient layover?

**paulh** · 09-12-2021, 09:22 AM - **4 Likes**

Wandering around the town of Ojai, Calif. on a warm August day. 18-135 on K10D:

**cartesio** · 09-12-2021, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by Geodude

Moult stage #2 or just a convenient layover?

Wow, three ones in a single shot.
Did you use only the 18-135 or something else? Diopters or what?

**RGlasel** · 09-12-2021, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Wandering around the town of Ojai, Calif.

Paul, what did you do to all the people in Ojai?

09-09-2021, 02:29 PM - 3 Likes	#4149
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,268	Originally posted by RICHARD L. And this picture was surely taken from the back seat of your Bentley, right ? lol ! JK. Regards Well, actually the rear window was a bit dirty, so I just sent the driver outside to take the shot. You do what you gotta do sometimes. Last edited by paulh; 09-09-2021 at 02:35 PM.

09-12-2021, 06:24 AM - 6 Likes	#4152
Geodude Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Off to another adventure Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,320	Moult stage #2 or just a convenient layover? Attached Images

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678	Originally posted by JimJohnson To be honest with myself, I like my 18-135 on my K-3 more than I like my 28-105 on the K-1 - - even though theoretically the 28-105 has better IQ. the "problem" with the 18-135 is that it takes solid, good pictures, consistently and without a lot of work involved... I've bought another zoom in the vain hope to solve my boggle....

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cartesio Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	That's it, and it is also an almost macro lens. I bought a used one, not a perfect one, but I am quite happy with its photos.

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RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,228	Who doesn't like dog pictures? Not my dog, an old friend's adult daughter owns this little bulldog and she and her father spent a week with us while Newt was getting radiation treatment for brain cancer at our local veterinary college.

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vector Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 713	Some shots with the DA 18-135mm on the K1. Went for a hike in the rain and it was my only WR lens I had with me. Works pretty well.

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HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	Yup, that worked allright! Great images with lovely colours.

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RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,582	And this picture was surely taken from the back seat of your Bentley, right ? lol ! JK. Regards

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09-12-2021, 09:22 AM - 4 Likes	#4153
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,268	Wandering around the town of Ojai, Calif. on a warm August day. 18-135 on K10D:

09-12-2021, 11:08 AM	#4154
cartesio Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Originally posted by Geodude Moult stage #2 or just a convenient layover? Wow, three ones in a single shot. Did you use only the 18-135 or something else? Diopters or what?

09-12-2021, 11:36 AM	#4155
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,228	Originally posted by paulh Wandering around the town of Ojai, Calif. Paul, what did you do to all the people in Ojai?