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**Ex Finn.** · 10-05-2019, 06:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gatorguy

But I'm a prime guy and like my *200 and 300 too much.

I am a lazy zoom guy, really like the 150-450 but not willing to trash it on a salty Florida Gulf coast beach. Hence the PLM

**Ex Finn.** · 10-05-2019, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by Des

- f6.3 v f5.8 at 300mm can make it harder to AF; but if you back off to 260mm the maximum aperture is f5.6

My KP should be able to cope with that.

wed7 · 10-05-2019, 07:44 PM

Is the 18-270 worth it?

Vmax911 · 10-05-2019, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by wed7

Is the 18-270 worth it?

If you're afraid of changing lenses.

**Des** · 10-06-2019, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by wed7

Is the 18-270 worth it?

I used to have its predecessor, the 18-250. Very handy for travel or whenever it's difficult to change lenses.

Sharpness is usually reasonably good on these lenses, particularly in the centre, at the wide end and stopped down. At f8 and in good light, the 18-250 was OK:

On the 18-250, sharpness fell off significantly at the long end (the 18-270 is said to be the same). It also suffered from a lot of focus breathing, so the field of view was wider than you would expect. It had a tendency to nisen bokeh. Lots of purple fringing. Lots of barrel distortion at the wide end, although that was usually fixable in post.

I see you have a nice collection of Limiteds. The images from a superzoom would often be a come-down from them. The difference in microcontrast would be particularly striking. If you could manage a combination of the DA 18-135 and one of the DA 55-300 lenses instead, the results would be less jarring in comparison.

If you do decide to get a superzoom, consider the Sigma 18-300. Extra reach and it seems to be well-regarded.

peggers · 10-06-2019, 02:40 PM

The 28-105. Great for travel and general use, and really sharp too.

**OldPentaxFan** · 10-07-2019, 12:56 PM

Since I changed over to a K-1 it's been a 70-200. I have the 28-105 but it's a bit short for the type of photography I've been doing recently.

**Kerrowdown** · 10-07-2019, 01:10 PM

It's not by chance she's called my "Special Lady”(Pentax-A 50mm F1.2).

gatorguy · 10-07-2019, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

I am a lazy zoom guy, really like the 150-450 but not willing to trash it on a salty Florida Gulf coast beach. Hence the PLM

I totally get that.

**ramseybuckeye** · 10-07-2019, 05:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

My KP should be able to cope with that.

I swear the PLM and KP were developed together.

**rogerstg** · 10-09-2019, 01:03 PM

It depends on what I'm doing. If outdoors, I normally have a DA* 16-50 on my KP. I'll also have my 55-300 PLM with me. Indoors, the PLM is swapped for a DA* 50-135 for its ƒ2.8.

**ehrwien** · 10-23-2019, 05:39 AM

I have to admit it's seldom the objectively best lens for a single certain photo, but it delivers good enough more often than not, and it's the lens that is most suited for most of the photographic opportunities that arise out of thin air in an instant.
Of course I'm talking about the 18-135 like so many in this thread before me already did. If I don't know what exactly to expect, I just put this on my camera and photograph what ever may come my way with it.

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10-05-2019, 06:47 PM - 1 Like	#76
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by gatorguy But I'm a prime guy and like my *200 and 300 too much. I am a lazy zoom guy, really like the 150-450 but not willing to trash it on a salty Florida Gulf coast beach. Hence the PLM

10-05-2019, 06:50 PM	#77
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by Des - f6.3 v f5.8 at 300mm can make it harder to AF; but if you back off to 260mm the maximum aperture is f5.6 My KP should be able to cope with that.

10-05-2019, 07:44 PM	#78
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	Is the 18-270 worth it?

10-05-2019, 08:12 PM	#79
Vmax911 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Photos: Gallery Posts: 826	Originally posted by wed7 Is the 18-270 worth it? If you're afraid of changing lenses.

10-06-2019, 02:33 PM	#80
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	Originally posted by wed7 Is the 18-270 worth it? I used to have its predecessor, the 18-250. Very handy for travel or whenever it's difficult to change lenses. Sharpness is usually reasonably good on these lenses, particularly in the centre, at the wide end and stopped down. At f8 and in good light, the 18-250 was OK: On the 18-250, sharpness fell off significantly at the long end (the 18-270 is said to be the same). It also suffered from a lot of focus breathing, so the field of view was wider than you would expect. It had a tendency to nisen bokeh. Lots of purple fringing. Lots of barrel distortion at the wide end, although that was usually fixable in post. I see you have a nice collection of Limiteds. The images from a superzoom would often be a come-down from them. The difference in microcontrast would be particularly striking. If you could manage a combination of the DA 18-135 and one of the DA 55-300 lenses instead, the results would be less jarring in comparison. If you do decide to get a superzoom, consider the Sigma 18-300. Extra reach and it seems to be well-regarded.

10-06-2019, 02:40 PM	#81
peggers Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Endeavour Hills, Victoria, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 210	The 28-105. Great for travel and general use, and really sharp too.

10-07-2019, 12:56 PM	#82
OldPentaxFan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Independence, MO via North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 371	Since I changed over to a K-1 it's been a 70-200. I have the 28-105 but it's a bit short for the type of photography I've been doing recently.

10-07-2019, 01:10 PM	#83
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	It's not by chance she's called my "Special Lady”(Pentax-A 50mm F1.2).

10-07-2019, 02:04 PM	#84
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by Ex Finn. I am a lazy zoom guy, really like the 150-450 but not willing to trash it on a salty Florida Gulf coast beach. Hence the PLM I totally get that.

10-07-2019, 05:47 PM - 1 Like	#85
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,295	Originally posted by Ex Finn. My KP should be able to cope with that. I swear the PLM and KP were developed together.

10-09-2019, 01:03 PM	#86
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	It depends on what I'm doing. If outdoors, I normally have a DA* 16-50 on my KP. I'll also have my 55-300 PLM with me. Indoors, the PLM is swapped for a DA* 50-135 for its ƒ2.8.

10-23-2019, 05:39 AM	#87
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	I have to admit it's seldom the objectively best lens for a single certain photo, but it delivers good enough more often than not, and it's the lens that is most suited for most of the photographic opportunities that arise out of thin air in an instant. Of course I'm talking about the 18-135 like so many in this thread before me already did. If I don't know what exactly to expect, I just put this on my camera and photograph what ever may come my way with it.

Goto lens?

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