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new lens · 06:22 AM

Hi,

Had a chance to try my new 50-135mm. I have to say i am vey impressed with it so far, cant wait to get into the mountains. Its so quiet when focusing! (am used to the grind of the Sigma 17-70)

Peter Zack · 01-30-2008, 07:25 AM

Clearly a winner. This lens is so sharp that it makes one wonder about owning any primes in the same focal range. Prime like quality other than the increase speeds an FA 50 would offer. I was surprised at the size. Weight is great but it's bigger than I expected.
I had a chance to test drive one and someday....

#1 and 3 are great shots Btw. Now I'm getting thristy!

Gooshin · 01-30-2008, 07:55 AM

i r so jealous.

mtnbearhug · 01-30-2008, 09:19 AM

Looks like you have yourself a keeper!!! These pictures all have nice color and quality...

I esspecially like #1... the subtle colors that it picked up on the columns.... cool pic!!!

Enjoy the new lens.. looking forward to seeing more..

Kim

sajmmiller · 01-30-2008, 09:55 AM

Looks like a winner. I'm envious. I really like the first shot and how that lens renders the local contrast and color.

cozzie22 · 01-30-2008, 10:10 AM

I love the pictures! I take it the lense is a winner then

thomasjmpark · 01-30-2008, 10:14 AM

Thanks everyone

This lens is superb, all these shots were pretty much straight out the camera. It is ALOT bigger then I thought too, that ,plus thebattery pack, makes the whole package look huge!

J.Scott · 01-30-2008, 11:02 AM

WOW! I am green with envy. Congrats on the purchase Tom.

Pictures look very sharp. Are there any issues around focusing with this lens like there is around the other DA*? Must be whisper quiet to use. I am used to older AF that sound like a coffee grinder on a bad day.

thomasjmpark · 01-30-2008, 11:15 AM

Hi Jeff and thanks. I did have a little trouble with auto focusing on one shot but there was so much in the scene that I can let it off, apart from that its incredible. The focus is sooooo quiet i cant believe it.

channeler · 01-30-2008, 04:30 PM

Great sharp images with nice tones Tom. Looks like you have a great lens there.

Paul

paden501 · 01-30-2008, 06:23 PM

I want one... I want one... I want one...

Please show me more photos!

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01-30-2008, 09:19 AM	#4
mtnbearhug Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Emmett, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,351	a keeper Looks like you have yourself a keeper!!! These pictures all have nice color and quality... I esspecially like #1... the subtle colors that it picked up on the columns.... cool pic!!! Enjoy the new lens.. looking forward to seeing more.. Kim

01-30-2008, 11:15 AM	#9
thomasjmpark Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Keswick, England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,134 Original Poster	Hi Jeff and thanks. I did have a little trouble with auto focusing on one shot but there was so much in the scene that I can let it off, apart from that its incredible. The focus is sooooo quiet i cant believe it. Last edited by thomasjmpark; 01-30-2008 at 11:50 AM.

01-30-2008, 07:25 AM	#2
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Clearly a winner. This lens is so sharp that it makes one wonder about owning any primes in the same focal range. Prime like quality other than the increase speeds an FA 50 would offer. I was surprised at the size. Weight is great but it's bigger than I expected. I had a chance to test drive one and someday.... #1 and 3 are great shots Btw. Now I'm getting thristy!

01-30-2008, 07:55 AM	#3
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	i r so jealous.

01-30-2008, 09:55 AM	#5
sajmmiller Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prescott, Arizona USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 585	Looks like a winner. I'm envious. I really like the first shot and how that lens renders the local contrast and color.

01-30-2008, 10:10 AM	#6
cozzie22 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 30	I love the pictures! I take it the lense is a winner then

01-30-2008, 10:14 AM	#7
thomasjmpark Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Keswick, England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,134 Original Poster	Thanks everyone This lens is superb, all these shots were pretty much straight out the camera. It is ALOT bigger then I thought too, that ,plus thebattery pack, makes the whole package look huge!

01-30-2008, 11:02 AM	#8
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	WOW! I am green with envy. Congrats on the purchase Tom. Pictures look very sharp. Are there any issues around focusing with this lens like there is around the other DA*? Must be whisper quiet to use. I am used to older AF that sound like a coffee grinder on a bad day.

01-30-2008, 04:30 PM	#10
channeler Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwich Cheshire England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,009	Great sharp images with nice tones Tom. Looks like you have a great lens there. Paul

01-30-2008, 06:23 PM	#11
paden501 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 234	I want one... I want one... I want one... Please show me more photos!