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**felixkh** · 02-19-2012, 04:12 AM

I have used the lens (DA18-135) since I bought it in June 2011 and love the colours that the lens produces. I have even loaned it to another friend to cover a wedding and even he commented that the colours were great. It has been underrated by the reviewers but owners of this lens love it.

TOUGEFC · 02-19-2012, 04:27 AM

WR is awesome

Munki · 02-19-2012, 04:54 AM

This has further fuelled my desire to purchase a K-5.

Thanks guys.

**felixkh** · 02-19-2012, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by Munki

This has further fuelled my desire to purchase a K-5.

Thanks guys.

You're welcome

Munki · 02-19-2012, 05:10 AM

Originally posted by felixkh

You're welcome

My wallet isn't thanking you though!

**felixkh** · 02-19-2012, 05:13 AM

Originally posted by Munki

My wallet isn't thanking you though!

Save up for one, as it is a great camera.

Docrwm · 02-19-2012, 05:28 AM

Still on vacation and only have an android phone so pics will have to wait

GrantMeThePower · 02-20-2012, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by John Poitiers

Bonjour,

I really like my DA 18-55 WR, but the DA 18-135 WR is a bit "too rich" your my tastes/budget, as much as I would like to have it ... thus, I think that I will soon supplement with a DA 50-200 WR.

Has anyone used this lens extensively and what do you think about it ? ... I'd like the extra range beyond 135mm and I tend to shoot a lot in the 100 to 200 range. I have read the PF in-depth review plus the users' reviews as well, thus I have a good idea of the "limitations " of this lens.

There's a 50€ instant in-store rebate until the end of March at Phox Photo, plus I have another additional rebate voucher which would reduce the retail price by 30% ... thus I think that I'll go for it, because the price would be less than I could get it out of the States, etc.

Any input would be appreciated ... merci d'avance, J Frog

I'm in the same boat. Everyone raves about the 18-135 WR, but since i already have the 18-55WR, it would be nice to supplement it with the 50-200WR, but i don't see many people talk about it. Anyone have any feedback on that lens?

Jean Poitiers · 02-20-2012, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by GrantMeThePower

I'm in the same boat. Everyone raves about the 18-135 WR, but since i already have the 18-55WR, it would be nice to supplement it with the 50-200WR, but i don't see many people talk about it. Anyone have any feedback on that lens?

Bonjour GrantMeThePower,

This post is a copy of another thread that I started/asked about ...

See https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/176075-advice-...resistant.html

I'm probably going to get the DA 50-200 WR despite the fact that it's "shunned" in favor of the DA 18-135WR and/or th DA 55-300.

Allez et bonne lecture, J Frog

**felixkh** · 02-20-2012, 07:09 PM

The 50-200WR is a good lens to complement he DA18-55WR and/or the DA18-135WR. I had the DA18-55WR beforeI sold that and got the DA18-135WR, but I stll kept the DA50-200R. Great for travelling.

ve2vfd · 02-20-2012, 07:29 PM

Awesome! I think this pic says it all...

Pat

photoleet · 02-20-2012, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by ve2vfd

Awesome! I think this pic says it all...

Pat

What is that brand or specific name of that raincoat if I want to look at JCpenny or Macys ?

dosdan · 02-20-2012, 08:54 PM

The usability of a WR lens in the rain comes down to how gusty the wind is. If it's very gusty you face the problem of water drops getting on the front of the lens. That's where a deep lens hood helps. I shot for 70 mins in drizzle with a K20D + DA* 60-250/F4. Had no problems.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/data/43/large/SMC_Pentax-DA_60-250mm.jpg

When you shoot though the intervening rain, the scene becomes "washed out". So be prepared to bump up the contrast. But in sporting stuff, what you lose in image quality is more than compensated by a certain "grit" which displayed by the players and it's exciting to capture that. See examples from the drizzly soccer match:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/156897-sports-u9-soccer-20110827-a.html

Dan

obiwandado · 02-20-2012, 09:57 PM

Awesome, I can't wait for my K-5 to get here, (only a few more days.) We're having some snow tomorrow and I'd love to be out shooting, but have to wait. I wish Pentax made an 18-250 F2.8 WR, I think that would be the perfect lens.

photoleet · 02-20-2012, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by obiwandado

Awesome, I can't wait for my K-5 to get here, (only a few more days.) We're having some snow tomorrow and I'd love to be out shooting, but have to wait. I wish Pentax made an 18-250 F2.8 WR, I think that would be the perfect lens.

That would be too big and heavy probably.

Even if it had 200mm on the long end and wasn't f2.8, it would still be perfect for me with WR.

02-20-2012, 12:59 PM	#24
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	My DA 50-200 WR thread ... Originally posted by GrantMeThePower I'm in the same boat. Everyone raves about the 18-135 WR, but since i already have the 18-55WR, it would be nice to supplement it with the 50-200WR, but i don't see many people talk about it. Anyone have any feedback on that lens? Bonjour GrantMeThePower, This post is a copy of another thread that I started/asked about ... See https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/176075-advice-...resistant.html I'm probably going to get the DA 50-200 WR despite the fact that it's "shunned" in favor of the DA 18-135WR and/or th DA 55-300. *Allez et bonne lecture, J Frog*

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02-19-2012, 04:12 AM	#16
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	I have used the lens (DA18-135) since I bought it in June 2011 and love the colours that the lens produces. I have even loaned it to another friend to cover a wedding and even he commented that the colours were great. It has been underrated by the reviewers but owners of this lens love it.

02-19-2012, 04:27 AM	#17
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	WR is awesome

02-19-2012, 04:54 AM	#18
Munki Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 246	This has further fuelled my desire to purchase a K-5. Thanks guys.

02-19-2012, 04:58 AM	#19
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Originally posted by Munki This has further fuelled my desire to purchase a K-5. Thanks guys. You're welcome

02-19-2012, 05:10 AM	#20
Munki Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 246	Originally posted by felixkh You're welcome My wallet isn't thanking you though!

02-19-2012, 05:13 AM	#21
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Originally posted by Munki My wallet isn't thanking you though! Save up for one, as it is a great camera.

02-19-2012, 05:28 AM	#22
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Still on vacation and only have an android phone so pics will have to wait

02-20-2012, 12:24 PM	#23
GrantMeThePower New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 11	Originally posted by John Poitiers *Bonjour,* I really like my DA 18-55 WR, but the DA 18-135 WR is a bit "too rich" your my tastes/budget, as much as I would like to have it ... thus, I think that I will soon supplement with a DA 50-200 WR. Has anyone used this lens extensively and what do you think about it ? ... I'd like the extra range beyond 135mm and I tend to shoot a lot in the 100 to 200 range. I have read the PF in-depth review plus the users' reviews as well, thus I have a good idea of the "limitations " of this lens. There's a 50€ instant in-store rebate until the end of March at Phox Photo, plus I have another additional rebate voucher which would reduce the retail price by 30% ... thus I think that I'll go for it, because the price would be less than I could get it out of the States, etc. Any input would be appreciated ... *merci d'avance, J Frog* I'm in the same boat. Everyone raves about the 18-135 WR, but since i already have the 18-55WR, it would be nice to supplement it with the 50-200WR, but i don't see many people talk about it. Anyone have any feedback on that lens?

02-20-2012, 07:09 PM	#25
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	The 50-200WR is a good lens to complement he DA18-55WR and/or the DA18-135WR. I had the DA18-55WR beforeI sold that and got the DA18-135WR, but I stll kept the DA50-200R. Great for travelling.

02-20-2012, 07:29 PM	#26
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	Awesome! I think this pic says it all... Pat

02-20-2012, 07:44 PM	#27
photoleet Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: DMV Photos: Albums Posts: 431	Originally posted by ve2vfd Awesome! I think this pic says it all... Pat What is that brand or specific name of that raincoat if I want to look at JCpenny or Macys ?

02-20-2012, 08:54 PM	#28
dosdan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,741	The usability of a WR lens in the rain comes down to how gusty the wind is. If it's very gusty you face the problem of water drops getting on the front of the lens. That's where a deep lens hood helps. I shot for 70 mins in drizzle with a K20D + DA* 60-250/F4. Had no problems. https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/data/43/large/SMC_Pentax-DA_60-250mm.jpg When you shoot though the intervening rain, the scene becomes "washed out". So be prepared to bump up the contrast. But in sporting stuff, what you lose in image quality is more than compensated by a certain "grit" which displayed by the players and it's exciting to capture that. See examples from the drizzly soccer match: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/156897-sports-u9-soccer-20110827-a.html Dan

02-20-2012, 09:57 PM	#29
obiwandado New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 17	Awesome, I can't wait for my K-5 to get here, (only a few more days.) We're having some snow tomorrow and I'd love to be out shooting, but have to wait. I wish Pentax made an 18-250 F2.8 WR, I think that would be the perfect lens.

02-20-2012, 10:00 PM	#30
photoleet Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: DMV Photos: Albums Posts: 431	Originally posted by obiwandado Awesome, I can't wait for my K-5 to get here, (only a few more days.) We're having some snow tomorrow and I'd love to be out shooting, but have to wait. I wish Pentax made an 18-250 F2.8 WR, I think that would be the perfect lens. That would be too big and heavy probably. Even if it had 200mm on the long end and wasn't f2.8, it would still be perfect for me with WR.

The joy of WR!

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