Happy new lens

Lev · 12-28-2017, 02:49 PM - **3 Likes**

Dear friends,

Despite the fact that I'm almost always facing some kind of a problem afterwards when I'm announcing my purchases here )) you may proudly congratulate me with my new 50-135 SDM lens which is on the way, thank you ))

Happy new year to all of you!!

**clickclick** · 12-28-2017, 02:54 PM - **1 Like**

Congrats! I've never had any issue with my copy, and it is a fantastic lens . Enjoy!

Lev · 12-28-2017, 03:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clickclick

Congrats! I've never had any issue with my copy, and it is a fantastic lens . Enjoy!

your recommendation did its job by the way ))

**luftfluss** · 12-28-2017, 03:12 PM - **1 Like**

Nice!

**clickclick** · 12-28-2017, 03:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Lev

your recommendation did its job by the way ))

cool! I don't think you'll be disappointed (certainly hope not)

**mikesbike** · 12-28-2017, 04:35 PM - **1 Like**

And a Happy New Lens to you too! On your K-3 II it will be like having a 75-200mm f/2.8 on a full-frame body, as you already know, and yet it is far more compact, far lighter in weight, and whether you focus or zoom, the size and balance of the lens does not change. Great image quality. An amazing lens. I've had mine for years, and lately it has been making me very happy on my KP. I'm sure it will do the same for you on your K-3 II also!

Lev · 12-28-2017, 05:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikesbike

And a Happy New Lens to you too! On your K-3 II it will be like having a 75-200mm f/2.8 on a full-frame body, as you already know, and yet it is far more compact, far lighter in weight, and whether you focus or zoom, the size and balance of the lens does not change. Great image quality. An amazing lens. I've had mine for years, and lately it has been making me very happy on my KP. I'm sure it will do the same for you on your K-3 II also!

Yes, after a long time thinking what to get I finally decided to go for 50-135, mainly because of the size and weight comparing to 70-200, it was veeery difficult decision not to go for 70-200 yet, it would push me to FF territory. but, I've let myself to get a nice opportunity to fight against sdm issues... Hope I will not...

Binocular Viewfinder · 12-28-2017, 06:34 PM

Congatulations Lev!
It will work great for you! I'll be recieving my 70-200 2.8 for my K-1 tomorrow! We're both on the threshold of something exciting and wonderful! ENJOY!!!

Wasp · 12-29-2017, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by mikesbike

And a Happy New Lens to you too! On your K-3 II it will be like having a 75-200mm f/2.8 on a full-frame body, as you already know, and yet it is far more compact, far lighter in weight, and whether you focus or zoom, the size and balance of the lens does not change.

Depth of field wise, it will be more like a 75-200mm f/4. With the smaller image circle, you also 'gain' depth of field.

Lev · 01-08-2018, 06:53 AM

Guys, I've just received the lens. Haven't taken any pictures yet, but I have one question about a focus ring. When I start to rotate the ring either way, focus meter starts to rotate with it slightly late, with a little gap between rotations. Veery little gap somewhere 0.1mm, Something like neutral position which I can not say about zoom ring. Is this ok with your copies? Do I have to start worry about it or it's normal?

12-28-2017, 02:49 PM - 3 Likes	#1
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197	Happy new lens Dear friends, Despite the fact that I'm almost always facing some kind of a problem afterwards when I'm announcing my purchases here )) you may proudly congratulate me with my new 50-135 SDM lens which is on the way, thank you )) Happy new year to all of you!!

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12-28-2017, 02:54 PM - 1 Like	#2
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Congrats! I've never had any issue with my copy, and it is a fantastic lens . Enjoy!

12-28-2017, 03:05 PM - 1 Like	#3
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197 Original Poster	Originally posted by clickclick Congrats! I've never had any issue with my copy, and it is a fantastic lens . Enjoy! your recommendation did its job by the way ))

12-28-2017, 03:12 PM - 1 Like	#4
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	Nice!

12-28-2017, 03:44 PM - 1 Like	#5
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by Lev your recommendation did its job by the way )) cool! I don't think you'll be disappointed (certainly hope not)

12-28-2017, 04:35 PM - 1 Like	#6
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,558	And a Happy New Lens to you too! On your K-3 II it will be like having a 75-200mm f/2.8 on a full-frame body, as you already know, and yet it is far more compact, far lighter in weight, and whether you focus or zoom, the size and balance of the lens does not change. Great image quality. An amazing lens. I've had mine for years, and lately it has been making me very happy on my KP. I'm sure it will do the same for you on your K-3 II also!

12-28-2017, 05:18 PM - 1 Like	#7
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197 Original Poster	Originally posted by mikesbike And a Happy New Lens to you too! On your K-3 II it will be like having a 75-200mm f/2.8 on a full-frame body, as you already know, and yet it is far more compact, far lighter in weight, and whether you focus or zoom, the size and balance of the lens does not change. Great image quality. An amazing lens. I've had mine for years, and lately it has been making me very happy on my KP. I'm sure it will do the same for you on your K-3 II also! Yes, after a long time thinking what to get I finally decided to go for 50-135, mainly because of the size and weight comparing to 70-200, it was veeery difficult decision not to go for 70-200 yet, it would push me to FF territory. but, I've let myself to get a nice opportunity to fight against sdm issues... Hope I will not...

12-28-2017, 06:34 PM	#8
Binocular Viewfinder Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 61	Congatulations Lev! It will work great for you! I'll be recieving my 70-200 2.8 for my K-1 tomorrow! We're both on the threshold of something exciting and wonderful! ENJOY!!!

12-29-2017, 11:33 AM	#9
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Originally posted by mikesbike And a Happy New Lens to you too! On your K-3 II it will be like having a 75-200mm f/2.8 on a full-frame body, as you already know, and yet it is far more compact, far lighter in weight, and whether you focus or zoom, the size and balance of the lens does not change. Depth of field wise, it will be more like a 75-200mm f/4. With the smaller image circle, you also 'gain' depth of field.

01-08-2018, 06:53 AM	#10
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197 Original Poster	Guys, I've just received the lens. Haven't taken any pictures yet, but I have one question about a focus ring. When I start to rotate the ring either way, focus meter starts to rotate with it slightly late, with a little gap between rotations. Veery little gap somewhere 0.1mm, Something like neutral position which I can not say about zoom ring. Is this ok with your copies? Do I have to start worry about it or it's normal?