Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm

Adinfinitum · 07-09-2013, 11:19 PM - **6 Likes**

K-30, 28mm, f/11, 1/250, ISO100

K-30, 40mm, f/11, 1/125, ISO100

K-30, 135mm, f/5.6, 1/1600, ISO100

Nick Siebers · 11-25-2013, 08:00 PM

Here's a few from a snowy walk I took with my K5 and 18-135. It was still coming down pretty good, so WR was the way to go.

Bushes

Berries

Trees

Clou · 12-28-2013, 01:48 PM - **1 Like**

I was positively surprised with it. Here are a few samples (all K-3).

Good flare resistance:

Schliersee - 24.12.2013

Close focus:

Looking at me?

Wide:

BMW-Ensemble

Long:

Schüssel und Vierzylinder

Normal (36mm, f4.5):

Olympiaberg-abends

**crewl1** · 12-28-2013, 01:50 PM

Nice shots but https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/130-lens-sample-photo-archive/191544-pent...-18-135mm.html

Clou · 12-28-2013, 02:02 PM

Thanks. Would have been easier if the title matches the official product name.

Mods notified.

TedW · 06-09-2014, 12:57 PM - **1 Like**

The whites blew out but I wasn't really looking for this photo. I was waiting for a Red Winged Blackbird when I noticed this bee. I am really loving this lens so far. The speed of the focus system was a pleasant surprise. I'll post some more once I see that this works. It is my first attempt to post a photo on here.

mtux · 06-10-2014, 02:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Contributing some photos to this thread.

I love this lens as a versatile walkaround lens.

Bunch · 06-30-2014, 06:07 AM

mtux, those close focus shots are incredibly sharp. Was there much PP on these?

lesmore49 · 06-30-2014, 03:04 PM - **1 Like**

Mtux,

# 1 and # 2 are exceptional photographs.

I have an 18-135 and I feel that this lens has got a bad rap by some. When you see the quality of photography you do, with this lens....makes me think perhaps the people that complain about the lens, should perhaps think that maybe it's not the 18-135, but their skill that's wanting..

Excellent photography, Mtux.

mtux · 06-30-2014, 09:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Bunch

mtux, those close focus shots are incredibly sharp. Was there much PP on these?

Thanks, well I don't think so, because my PP ability wasn't as good as today, those days.

maybe some contrast and clarity added to the whole shots.

Originally posted by lesmore49

Mtux, # 1 and # 2 are exceptional photographs. I have an 18-135 and I feel that this lens has got a bad rap by some. When you see the quality of photography you do, with this lens....makes me think perhaps the people that complain about the lens, should perhaps think that maybe it's not the 18-135, but their skill that's wanting.. Excellent photography, Mtux.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Well, to be honest, after some months of using this lens, I felt like it's not a good lens. and was looking for better glasses, but later when I had better glasses and compared them, I found that this is a great lens for what it is! and now I like it so much.
and It's really sharp in the center! right from f/5.6, specially in close focusing. and that's great I think for a lens with this range and features.

For the second shot, I captured more than 20 shots! to get one which the dragonfly is in focus. while I set the focus on nearest place and moving forward/backward to get it in focus.

SweFin · 07-13-2014, 01:43 AM

K5IIs, ISO400, f/5,6, 1/100s @18mm

Bunch · 07-25-2014, 11:03 AM - **1 Like**

My home river. I believe this was @18mm.

**Eagle94VT** · 08-03-2014, 09:22 AM

A lot of great photos here. You get a lot for your money with this lens. I need one!

mtux · 08-03-2014, 09:22 PM - **2 Likes**

I was standing in the middle of a river! and nothing like a WR kit will help you there

DA18-135 + on camera flash, it doesn't make a good lighting, but there wasn't any better option.

apete · 08-17-2014, 04:49 PM - **2 Likes**

All, attaching a couple sample 18-135 shots by me. Enjoy

12-28-2013, 01:48 PM - 1 Like	#33
Clou Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 925	SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR I was positively surprised with it. Here are a few samples (all K-3). Good flare resistance: Schliersee - 24.12.2013 Close focus: Looking at me? Wide: BMW-Ensemble Long: Schüssel und Vierzylinder Normal (36mm, f4.5): Olympiaberg-abends Last edited by Clou; 12-28-2013 at 02:10 PM.

12-28-2013, 02:02 PM	#35
Clou Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 925	Thanks. Would have been easier if the title matches the official product name. Mods notified. Last edited by Clou; 12-28-2013 at 02:15 PM.

06-09-2014, 12:57 PM - 1 Like	#36
TedW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 241	My second photo ever with the SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR The whites blew out but I wasn't really looking for this photo. I was waiting for a Red Winged Blackbird when I noticed this bee. I am really loving this lens so far. The speed of the focus system was a pleasant surprise. I'll post some more once I see that this works. It is my first attempt to post a photo on here. Last edited by TedW; 06-09-2014 at 04:15 PM. Reason: (Title change)

07-25-2014, 11:03 AM - 1 Like	#42
Bunch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 283	My home river. I believe this was @18mm. Attached Images

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07-09-2013, 11:19 PM - 6 Likes	#31
Adinfinitum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wollondilly, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 236	K-30, 28mm, f/11, 1/250, ISO100 K-30, 40mm, f/11, 1/125, ISO100 K-30, 135mm, f/5.6, 1/1600, ISO100

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Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	Here's a few from a snowy walk I took with my K5 and 18-135. It was still coming down pretty good, so WR was the way to go. Bushes Berries Trees

12-28-2013, 01:50 PM	#34
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Nice shots but https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/130-lens-sample-photo-archive/191544-pent...-18-135mm.html

06-10-2014, 02:03 AM - 2 Likes	#37
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Contributing some photos to this thread. I love this lens as a versatile walkaround lens.

06-30-2014, 06:07 AM	#38
Bunch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 283	mtux, those close focus shots are incredibly sharp. Was there much PP on these?

06-30-2014, 03:04 PM - 1 Like	#39
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,342	Mtux, # 1 and # 2 are exceptional photographs. I have an 18-135 and I feel that this lens has got a bad rap by some. When you see the quality of photography you do, with this lens....makes me think perhaps the people that complain about the lens, should perhaps think that maybe it's not the 18-135, but their skill that's wanting.. Excellent photography, Mtux.

06-30-2014, 09:11 PM - 1 Like	#40
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Originally posted by Bunch mtux, those close focus shots are incredibly sharp. Was there much PP on these? Thanks, well I don't think so, because my PP ability wasn't as good as today, those days. maybe some contrast and clarity added to the whole shots. Originally posted by lesmore49 Mtux, # 1 and # 2 are exceptional photographs. I have an 18-135 and I feel that this lens has got a bad rap by some. When you see the quality of photography you do, with this lens....makes me think perhaps the people that complain about the lens, should perhaps think that maybe it's not the 18-135, but their skill that's wanting.. Excellent photography, Mtux. Thanks, I appreciate it. Well, to be honest, after some months of using this lens, I felt like it's not a good lens. and was looking for better glasses, but later when I had better glasses and compared them, I found that this is a great lens for what it is! and now I like it so much. and It's really sharp in the center! right from f/5.6, specially in close focusing. and that's great I think for a lens with this range and features. For the second shot, I captured more than 20 shots! to get one which the dragonfly is in focus. while I set the focus on nearest place and moving forward/backward to get it in focus.

08-03-2014, 09:22 AM	#43
Eagle94VT Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 291	A lot of great photos here. You get a lot for your money with this lens. I need one!

08-03-2014, 09:22 PM - 2 Likes	#44
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	I was standing in the middle of a river! and nothing like a WR kit will help you there DA18-135 + on camera flash, it doesn't make a good lighting, but there wasn't any better option.

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