16-50: Bad Idea?

bertwert · 04-05-2020, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by JensE

would not worry to buy used.

I found my two 18-125 so far very reliable. Bought the first one new with my K-5. It has a worn-out bayonet for the hood and attached to the K-5 took an involuntary bath with me in Lake Washington in my backpack, but after drying (a little moisture got inside) it's still reliably focusing and taking so good pictures, that its on permanent loan with my daughter now. I 'replenished' with used one, which now together with a KP, a 15mm LTD, a 55-300PLM and 58mm Achromat for the later (works better for me than the Raynox), two extra batteries and a tiny USB charger (connecting to a solar-recharging power bank) form my kayak tripping set. That set just fits into a B&W Type 2000 case, which is the biggest I can stow when we travel in our two seater sea kayak with camping gear. In calm conditions, the box goes on top for ease of access, but has to fit in between my legs otherwise.

The 10-17mm instead of the 15mm may still fit if I stow the charger and one battery elsewhere. The new HD looks extremely tempting to me. I do have the 8-16mm Sigma, 15mm LTD, and 8mm Samyang FE, as well as a similar kit for the K-1. Still for touring and the almost circular FE option on K-1 ...? My point is that I would consider the 10-17mm an excellent companion to the 18-135mm. I have grown into UWA and FE in the past few years only, now I wouldn't want to miss that option for shots like this FE one from a hike or this rectangular one at <=10mm, where I couldn't go back any further. With wind and trees or waves, stitching panos is not always an option.

Good to hear. I currently am not doing anything long enough to require charging batteries along the way, but that is something to think about for a 'complete' adventure setup... And I'll have to play with pairing with the 10-17...

bertwert · 04-05-2020, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

I think, despite all the hair-splitting, you can't really go wrong with any of these... and you could sell one on if you didn't like it.

And that's a good point.

I'll give the 18-135 a spin this time around

ChristianRock · 06-12-2020, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

And that's a good point.

I'll give the 18-135 a spin this time around

So, did you get the 18-135? How do you like it?

I ended up getting the DA*16-50... should be here tomorrow...

SSGGeezer · 06-12-2020, 01:47 PM

Yes Robert, What is the status of your lens quest? Inquiring minds want to know!

bertwert · 06-12-2020, 08:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

So, did you get the 18-135? How do you like it?I ended up getting the DA*16-50... should be here tomorrow...

Yes, I did get the 18-135. Works well enough for me.
It's not the style of lens I use very much, and it sits around a lot. But for times when I need it, it's great.

For example, from a quick jaunt up a local creek this afternoon, when the weather was calling for pouring rain:

**robgski** · 06-13-2020, 04:16 AM

Nice shot, now you can contribute to the adjacent thread dedicated to the fantastic DA 18-135mm.

FWIW, I've travelled extensively using only that lens, and even though my K-5 was damaged and I now own a a K-1, I kept the DA 18-135 because it is so versatile.

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04-05-2020, 08:10 PM	#76
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	Originally posted by JensE would not worry to buy used. I found my two 18-125 so far very reliable. Bought the first one new with my K-5. It has a worn-out bayonet for the hood and attached to the K-5 took an involuntary bath with me in Lake Washington in my backpack, but after drying (a little moisture got inside) it's still reliably focusing and taking so good pictures, that its on permanent loan with my daughter now. I 'replenished' with used one, which now together with a KP, a 15mm LTD, a 55-300PLM and 58mm Achromat for the later (works better for me than the Raynox), two extra batteries and a tiny USB charger (connecting to a solar-recharging power bank) form my kayak tripping set. That set just fits into a B&W Type 2000 case, which is the biggest I can stow when we travel in our two seater sea kayak with camping gear. In calm conditions, the box goes on top for ease of access, but has to fit in between my legs otherwise. The 10-17mm instead of the 15mm may still fit if I stow the charger and one battery elsewhere. The new HD looks extremely tempting to me. I do have the 8-16mm Sigma, 15mm LTD, and 8mm Samyang FE, as well as a similar kit for the K-1. Still for touring and the almost circular FE option on K-1 ...? My point is that I would consider the 10-17mm an excellent companion to the 18-135mm. I have grown into UWA and FE in the past few years only, now I wouldn't want to miss that option for shots like this FE one from a hike or this rectangular one at <=10mm, where I couldn't go back any further. With wind and trees or waves, stitching panos is not always an option. Good to hear. I currently am not doing anything long enough to require charging batteries along the way, but that is something to think about for a 'complete' adventure setup... And I'll have to play with pairing with the 10-17...

04-05-2020, 08:11 PM	#77
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	Originally posted by TwoUptons I think, despite all the hair-splitting, you can't really go wrong with any of these... and you could sell one on if you didn't like it. And that's a good point. I'll give the 18-135 a spin this time around

06-12-2020, 12:23 PM	#78
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by bertwert And that's a good point. I'll give the 18-135 a spin this time around So, did you get the 18-135? How do you like it? I ended up getting the DA*16-50... should be here tomorrow...

06-12-2020, 01:47 PM	#79
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Yes Robert, What is the status of your lens quest? Inquiring minds want to know!

06-12-2020, 08:47 PM - 1 Like	#80
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock So, did you get the 18-135? How do you like it?I ended up getting the DA*16-50... should be here tomorrow... Yes, I did get the 18-135. Works well enough for me. It's not the style of lens I use very much, and it sits around a lot. But for times when I need it, it's great. For example, from a quick jaunt up a local creek this afternoon, when the weather was calling for pouring rain:

06-13-2020, 04:16 AM	#81
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	Nice shot, now you can contribute to the adjacent thread dedicated to the fantastic DA 18-135mm. FWIW, I've travelled extensively using only that lens, and even though my K-5 was damaged and I now own a a K-1, I kept the DA 18-135 because it is so versatile.