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slip · 01-27-2013, 08:42 PM

I am going to pick up my first * lens.... was wondering if this lens focuses faster; better with the new sdm motor

and I am so excited

randy

Adam · 01-27-2013, 08:56 PM

AF speed isn't one of the highlights of the 50-135mm. If that's what you're interested in, take a look t the Sigma 70-200mm OS HSM.

slip · 01-27-2013, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by Adam

AF speed isn't one of the highlights of the 50-135mm. If that's what you're interested in, take a look t the Sigma 70-200mm OS HSM.

Already bought it

I just couldn't carry that extra weight around with the sigma... Besides I use the 50-70 range quite often

Thanks Adam

Randy

**wizofoz** · 01-27-2013, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by slip

Already bought it

I just couldn't carry that extra weight around with the sigma... Besides I use the 50-70 range quite often

Thanks Adam

Randy

Good choice. I have both the DA* and the Sigma. The Siggy rarely sees daylight. It's a honking big lens.

Venturi · 01-27-2013, 09:44 PM

I know this lens gets criticized for it's AF performance, but I have never missed a shot due to AF response with the 50-135.

I'm sure I'll get some chaff for saying this, but missing shots due to AF is an indication of the shooter not paying attention to their situation.

eastman · 01-27-2013, 09:45 PM

The beauty of the DA* 50-135/2.8 is not in its focus speed, but rather the quality of the images it produces. It is by far my most used lens since I bought it.

Julie · 01-27-2013, 09:50 PM

As others have said, the AF speed isn't that fast- but it is pretty quiet, a solidly-built lens, and the image quality is great.

I've only had focus problems when in extreme low-light with fast moving subjects. Other than that, it performs nicely for me.

Ponosby Britt · 01-27-2013, 11:00 PM

I've no issue with AF speed, even in low light. Used for nearly all my portrait sessions.

slip · 01-28-2013, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by Ponosby Britt

I've no issue with AF speed, even in low light. Used for nearly all my portrait sessions.

Thanks everyone, I feel better now

I have a feeling that if I stick with my standard practices like prefocusing in a close spot, etc, I should be very happy with my purchase

Thanks

Randy

Ponosby Britt · 01-28-2013, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by slip

Thanks everyone, I feel better now

I have a feeling that if I stick with my standard practices like prefocusing in a close spot, etc, I should be very happy with my purchase

Thanks

Randy

Also try tracking subjects with the rear AF button.

Alizarine · 01-29-2013, 07:37 AM

slip, I may be the bringer of "bad" news for you.

Ever since I bought the DA*50-135, it's been stuck on my K-5 IIs... they're like, married or something.

slip · 01-29-2013, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by Alizarine

slip, I may be the bringer of "bad" news for you.

Ever since I bought the DA*50-135, it's been stuck on my K-5 IIs... they're like, married or something.

After taking a couple of "test" shots of my daughter indoors, I think I am going to weld mine on

With the K5iis, the photos I took at 3200 ISO are cleaner then my K10 at 400 ISO.
Just incredible
That auto focus is a tad slow but I think this lens was made for portraits, not sport.
I believe that full frame might never be needed by me....especially after picking up the Sigma 70 -200mm f2.8.
I love how light the * lens is

Thanks
Randy

01-27-2013, 08:42 PM	#1
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	*da 50-135 question** I am going to pick up my first * lens.... was wondering if this lens focuses faster; better with the new sdm motor and I am so excited randy

01-27-2013, 08:56 PM	#2
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01-27-2013, 09:12 PM	#3
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam AF speed isn't one of the highlights of the 50-135mm. If that's what you're interested in, take a look t the Sigma 70-200mm OS HSM. Already bought it I just couldn't carry that extra weight around with the sigma... Besides I use the 50-70 range quite often Thanks Adam Randy

01-27-2013, 09:13 PM	#4
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Originally posted by slip Already bought it I just couldn't carry that extra weight around with the sigma... Besides I use the 50-70 range quite often Thanks Adam Randy Good choice. I have both the DA* and the Sigma. The Siggy rarely sees daylight. It's a honking big lens.

01-27-2013, 09:44 PM	#5
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	I know this lens gets criticized for it's AF performance, but I have never missed a shot due to AF response with the 50-135. I'm sure I'll get some chaff for saying this, but missing shots due to AF is an indication of the shooter not paying attention to their situation.

01-27-2013, 09:45 PM	#6
eastman Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland Photos: Gallery Posts: 83	The beauty of the DA* 50-135/2.8 is not in its focus speed, but rather the quality of the images it produces. It is by far my most used lens since I bought it.

01-27-2013, 09:50 PM	#7
Julie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,069	As others have said, the AF speed isn't that fast- but it is pretty quiet, a solidly-built lens, and the image quality is great. I've only had focus problems when in extreme low-light with fast moving subjects. Other than that, it performs nicely for me.

01-28-2013, 07:06 AM	#9
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ponosby Britt I've no issue with AF speed, even in low light. Used for nearly all my portrait sessions. Thanks everyone, I feel better now I have a feeling that if I stick with my standard practices like prefocusing in a close spot, etc, I should be very happy with my purchase Thanks Randy

01-28-2013, 10:03 AM	#10
Ponosby Britt Closed Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 227	Originally posted by slip Thanks everyone, I feel better now I have a feeling that if I stick with my standard practices like prefocusing in a close spot, etc, I should be very happy with my purchase Thanks Randy Also try tracking subjects with the rear AF button.

01-29-2013, 07:37 AM	#11
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	slip, I may be the bringer of "bad" news for you. Ever since I bought the DA*50-135, it's been stuck on my K-5 IIs... they're like, married or something.

01-29-2013, 06:43 PM	#12
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535 Original Poster	Originally posted by Alizarine slip, I may be the bringer of "bad" news for you. Ever since I bought the DA50-135, it's been stuck on my K-5 IIs... they're like, married or something. After taking a couple of "test" shots of my daughter indoors, I think I am going to weld mine on With the K5iis, the photos I took at 3200 ISO are cleaner then my K10 at 400 ISO. Just incredible That auto focus is a tad slow but I think this lens was made for portraits, not sport. I believe that full frame might never be needed by me....especially after picking up the Sigma 70 -200mm f2.8. I love how light the lens is Thanks Randy

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