18-135 "problems"

Giklab · 03-30-2012, 12:13 PM

Pentax got flamed quite a bit when the reviews of said lens started emerging. Especially about the distortions.

But don't you see?
Pentax makes the only fisheye superzoom in the world!

Jean Poitiers · 03-30-2012, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by Giklab

Pentax got flamed quite a bit when the reviews of said lens started emerging. Especially about the distortions.

But don't you see?
Pentax makes the only fisheye superzoom in the world!

Bonjour Giklab,

I have never experienced this lens, but the various reviews (plus even here on PF = 8/10, both "in-depth review" & database, for a rather expensive lens) have not encouraged me to try it out either ...

Salut, J Frog

JinDesu · 03-30-2012, 01:35 PM

I'm not sure "distortion" necessarily translate into fish-eye

Adam · 03-30-2012, 01:43 PM

It's still one of my favorite lenses- awesome AF + versatility = justified imperfections in IQ.

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DaveXT · 03-30-2012, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by Adam

It's still one of my favorite lenses- awesome AF + versatility = justified imperfections in IQ.

You forgot weather resistant, I love mine maybe the purists with their case full of primes just don't get it.

krebsy75 · 03-30-2012, 03:33 PM

This lens is about compromise. It's a great snapshot lens with its quick AF and compact design.

At 55mm I found it's image quality to be worse than the 18-55II, 55-300 and DA* 55. I ended up selling it for the 17-70.

patrickt · 03-30-2012, 03:49 PM

I like my 18-135. I stroll around Oaxaca and the 18-135 is what is almost always on my camera.

Giklab · 03-30-2012, 11:01 PM

Come on guys, it was a joke...

PS I'm alteady decided on it, no need for encouragement

Jean Poitiers · 03-30-2012, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by krebsy97

This lens is about compromise. It's a great snapshot lens with its quick AF and compact design.

At 55mm I found it's image quality to be worse than the 18-55II, 55-300 and DA* 55. I ended up selling it for the 17-70.

Ouch ... compromises, yes, but this is why this lens is nowhere on my radar screen as a possible acquisition. A real mixed bag ... J

Jean Poitiers · 03-30-2012, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by Giklab

Come on guys, it was a joke...
PS I'm alteady decided on it, no need for encouragement

Well, I knew that ... once you have it, give some impressions, SVP.

A+, J

Giklab · 03-30-2012, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by John Poitiers

Well, I knew that ... once you have it, give some impressions, SVP.

A+, J

No problem, but I'm coming from a N* kit lens and Tamron 70-300 VC, and am currently satisfied with that level of quality, so I don't know how relevant I am.

**crewl1** · 03-30-2012, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by patrickt

I like my 18-135. I stroll around Oaxaca and the 18-135 is what is almost always on my camera.

Ok you have to link us to the pictures of Oaxaca - or at least PM me the link, thanks

03-30-2012, 12:13 PM	#1
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	18-135 "problems" Pentax got flamed quite a bit when the reviews of said lens started emerging. Especially about the distortions. But don't you see? Pentax makes the only fisheye superzoom in the world!

03-30-2012, 01:24 PM	#2
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	That's one way to look at it ... Originally posted by Giklab Pentax got flamed quite a bit when the reviews of said lens started emerging. Especially about the distortions. But don't you see? Pentax makes the only fisheye superzoom in the world! Bonjour Giklab, I have never experienced this lens, but the various reviews (plus even here on PF = 8/10, both "in-depth review" & database, for a rather expensive lens) have not encouraged me to try it out either ... Salut, J Frog Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 03-30-2012 at 01:41 PM.

03-30-2012, 11:25 PM	#9
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Yikes ... Originally posted by krebsy97 This lens is about compromise. It's a great snapshot lens with its quick AF and compact design. *At 55mm I found it's image quality to be worse than the 18-55II, 55-300 and DA 55**. I ended up selling it for the 17-70. Ouch ... compromises, yes, but this is why this lens is nowhere on my radar screen as a possible acquisition. A real mixed bag ... J

03-30-2012, 11:27 PM	#10
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Let us know afterwards ... Originally posted by Giklab Come on guys, it was a joke... PS I'm alteady decided on it, no need for encouragement Well, I knew that ... once you have it, give some impressions, *SVP. A+, J*

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JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	I'm not sure "distortion" necessarily translate into fish-eye

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DaveXT Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Melbourne Outer East Photos: Albums Posts: 94	Originally posted by Adam It's still one of my favorite lenses- awesome AF + versatility = justified imperfections in IQ. You forgot weather resistant, I love mine maybe the purists with their case full of primes just don't get it.

03-30-2012, 03:33 PM	#6
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	This lens is about compromise. It's a great snapshot lens with its quick AF and compact design. At 55mm I found it's image quality to be worse than the 18-55II, 55-300 and DA* 55. I ended up selling it for the 17-70.

03-30-2012, 03:49 PM	#7
patrickt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Posts: 247	I like my 18-135. I stroll around Oaxaca and the 18-135 is what is almost always on my camera.

03-30-2012, 11:01 PM	#8
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182 Original Poster	Come on guys, it was a joke... PS I'm alteady decided on it, no need for encouragement

03-30-2012, 11:31 PM	#11
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182 Original Poster	Originally posted by John Poitiers Well, I knew that ... once you have it, give some impressions, *SVP. A+, J* No problem, but I'm coming from a N* kit lens and Tamron 70-300 VC, and am currently satisfied with that level of quality, so I don't know how relevant I am.

03-30-2012, 11:54 PM	#12
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by patrickt I like my 18-135. I stroll around Oaxaca and the 18-135 is what is almost always on my camera. Ok you have to link us to the pictures of Oaxaca - or at least PM me the link, thanks