Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 samples

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-29-2016, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by Brooke Meyer

Two images used locally, one also in Pointe Magazine. K5IIs and 50-135, handheld. ISO 1600 and 6400 respectively Cary Citizen & Pointe Magazine

Congratulations!

JTninja · 10-15-2016, 11:13 PM - **2 Likes**

This was the first lens Ive rented, specifically for a auto race that would have plenty of darkness, and had no regrets. The lens was incredibly shard down range, it was very surprising to shoot an object 600+ feet away and have it come out sharp without a tripod. It held up in the severe downpour we got, no issues shooting in the rain. I would like to buy this lens in the future.

Damian.T · 10-16-2016, 12:39 AM

Nice captures, I especially like the heat from the brakes!

Brooke Meyer · 10-16-2016, 01:40 PM

2016 NC State Fair award - "Best Fair Scene". 50-135 on a K5IIS, wide open at ISO 1600. 11"x14" image on 16x20 with matte, close to max entry size. I cover the State Fair each year for a local online publication and enter two images in next years Fair Pro Photography Competition.

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dbs · 10-19-2016, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by Brooke Meyer

2016 NC State Fair award - "Best Fair Scene". 50-135 on a K5IIS, wide open at ISO 1600. 11"x14" image on 16x20 with matte, close to max entry size. I cover the State Fair each year for a local online publication and enter two images in next years Fair Pro Photography Competition.

Hi Brooke
They don't look to happy
Looks like a up-dated Mad Mouse ( at the Adelaide Show Grounds ) ours been there since the 60's - 70's
Great Capture

Dave

kjphilippona · 11-30-2017, 04:25 PM

That DA*50-135 is an amazing lens!

Eyewanders · 04-19-2018, 12:55 PM - **4 Likes**

Don't see too many posting shots using this lens very often anymore. Truth is that I rarely use it these days either mostly because it doesn't adapt well to 35mm, but on crop-sensors it really is one of the best optics they've produced.

I've a Flickr album with a fair number of shots using it:
DA* 50-135mm | Flickr

Damian.T · 04-19-2018, 02:45 PM

I have a 24-70 f2.8 & 70-200 f2.8 and often wonder if I'd use this lens...

Eyewanders · 04-19-2018, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by Damian.T

I have a 24-70 f2.8 & 70-200 f2.8 and often wonder if I'd use this lens...

It's effectively the working lengths of a 70-200 for APS-C. If you enjoy the 70-200 on 35mm or full-frame, you'd enjoy the 50-135 on crop.

Honestly I wish it *did* translate to the larger sensor (has pretty awful circular vignetting depending on the length chosen) because it'd be just right for me personally.

(I have a Vivitar Series-1 70-210/2.8 that I use occasionally but most for the 210 capabilities. If it were jussssst a little shorter I'd use it more.)

**clackers** · 04-19-2018, 05:01 PM - **2 Likes**

A wonderful lens.

str8talk83 · 04-21-2018, 08:13 PM - **2 Likes**

Had my first outing today to test my new lens. I think I glimpsed a little bit of the "magic" and am looking forward to shooting with it.

**twilhelm** · 04-23-2018, 12:24 PM - **2 Likes**

K3 and DA*50-135 @F4

SSGGeezer · 05-24-2018, 09:04 PM - **1 Like**

Here are two I took today after receiving my new (to me at least,) DA*50-135. Apple blossom is at f/2.8, Squirrel is probably f/9. I love the IQ of this lens already!

SSGGeezer · 06-05-2018, 05:01 PM

South Coast of Owl's head. Just beyond the second image there is a cove with beach that requires a bit of climbing to reach. The Northern beach is also rocky but much easier to reach on foot.

Warnesm777 · 07-29-2018, 08:50 PM - **3 Likes**

love my 50-135, 1/3200 f4 iso 800

11-30-2017, 04:25 PM	#66
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	That DA50-135 is an amazing lens! Last edited by kjphilippona; 12-01-2017 at 04:01 AM.*

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08-29-2016, 09:49 PM	#61
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Brooke Meyer Two images used locally, one also in Pointe Magazine. K5IIs and 50-135, handheld. ISO 1600 and 6400 respectively Cary Citizen & Pointe Magazine Congratulations!

10-15-2016, 11:13 PM - 2 Likes	#62
JTninja Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 176	This was the first lens Ive rented, specifically for a auto race that would have plenty of darkness, and had no regrets. The lens was incredibly shard down range, it was very surprising to shoot an object 600+ feet away and have it come out sharp without a tripod. It held up in the severe downpour we got, no issues shooting in the rain. I would like to buy this lens in the future.

10-16-2016, 12:39 AM	#63
Damian.T Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bolton, next to a large park Posts: 131	Nice captures, I especially like the heat from the brakes!

10-19-2016, 11:26 PM	#65
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,564	Originally posted by Brooke Meyer 2016 NC State Fair award - "Best Fair Scene". 50-135 on a K5IIS, wide open at ISO 1600. 11"x14" image on 16x20 with matte, close to max entry size. I cover the State Fair each year for a local online publication and enter two images in next years Fair Pro Photography Competition. Hi Brooke They don't look to happy Looks like a up-dated Mad Mouse ( at the Adelaide Show Grounds ) ours been there since the 60's - 70's Great Capture Dave

04-19-2018, 12:55 PM - 4 Likes	#67
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Don't see too many posting shots using this lens very often anymore. Truth is that I rarely use it these days either mostly because it doesn't adapt well to 35mm, but on crop-sensors it really is one of the best optics they've produced. I've a Flickr album with a fair number of shots using it: DA* 50-135mm \| Flickr

04-19-2018, 02:45 PM	#68
Damian.T Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bolton, next to a large park Posts: 131	I have a 24-70 f2.8 & 70-200 f2.8 and often wonder if I'd use this lens...

04-19-2018, 03:27 PM	#69
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by Damian.T I have a 24-70 f2.8 & 70-200 f2.8 and often wonder if I'd use this lens... It's effectively the working lengths of a 70-200 for APS-C. If you enjoy the 70-200 on 35mm or full-frame, you'd enjoy the 50-135 on crop. Honestly I wish it did translate to the larger sensor (has pretty awful circular vignetting depending on the length chosen) because it'd be just right for me personally. (I have a Vivitar Series-1 70-210/2.8 that I use occasionally but most for the 210 capabilities. If it were jussssst a little shorter I'd use it more.)

04-19-2018, 05:01 PM - 2 Likes	#70
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	A wonderful lens.

04-21-2018, 08:13 PM - 2 Likes	#71
str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674	Had my first outing today to test my new lens. I think I glimpsed a little bit of the "magic" and am looking forward to shooting with it.

04-23-2018, 12:24 PM - 2 Likes	#72
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	**K3 and DA50-135 @F4***