new smc PENTAX-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC

Asahiflex · 09-19-2010, 01:42 PM

Digital Crap!

glanglois · 09-19-2010, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by KeesdH

4. Drawing Quality
Thanks to the optical system attached to ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens, and hybrid aspherical lens molded aspherical lens provides excellent lens for minimal distortion figure. Lentils have contributed to the reduction of body dimensions.

I really dislike lentils. Can I have it in another legume, please?

But seriously, folks, Estonian "lääts" may be lens or lentil, according to Fred's on-line Estonian dictionary and home town recipe site.

AndrewG NY · 09-19-2010, 01:46 PM

De-Coupled, as in focus ring doesn't spin during AF.

Just another guess, along with my darker idea:

'De-Centered'

thibs · 09-19-2010, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

I only have one SDM lens: the SMC Pentax-DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM. And it does exactly what you describe. There's a distance scale, but the ring continues to turn when you reach either end (albeit less smooth than in the middle of the scale).

As does DA14 and that one isn't SDM.

bogiesbad · 09-19-2010, 02:03 PM

De Colores...

Asahiflex · 09-19-2010, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by thibs

As does DA14 and that one isn't SDM.

So it's just normal "quick shift". Then they should have used "QS" in the lens name

macTak · 09-19-2010, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by thibs

As does DA14 and that one isn't SDM.

I continue to learn new things. I think that settles it that DC cannot be for this. Likely, it is for the SDM system itself. There is still an outside chance it is for something else, like step-less aperture for video (eg. discrete control; digital control, dynamic control).

SMPhoto · 09-19-2010, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by glanglois

I really dislike lentils. Can I have it in another legume, please?

That's it! "DC" must stand for "Delicious Cuisine!" Finally, we can cook our lens in case of emergency! Thank you, Japan.

Pablom · 09-19-2010, 02:19 PM

I call this BS, that photo looks like the 18-55mm WR with some photoshop magic

macTak · 09-19-2010, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by Pablom

I call this BS, that photo looks like the 18-55mm WR with some photoshop magic

It's too late for that now.... But Adam's and other's knowledge of the lens makes it certain it will be announced. The only things we really don't know (besides the Discussion Continuer) are the size, weight, price, and filter diameter.

The filter diameter is going to have to be pretty large to fit all of the acronyms in!

Parliament · 09-19-2010, 02:27 PM

lens barrel, compared to lens mount seems significantly wider than 18-55mm WR(i can'tcompare to 50-200) , i guess they just decided to give the lens the same styling as the 18-55mm wr and 50-200mm wr

Originally posted by Pablom

I call this BS, that photo looks like the 18-55mm WR with some photoshop magic

macTak · 09-19-2010, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by Parliament

lens barrel, compared to lens mount seems significantly wider than 18-55mm WR(i can'tcompare to 50-200) , i guess they just decided to give the lens the same styling as the 18-55mm wr and 50-200mm wr

Bingo.

shady · 09-19-2010, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by Pablom

I call this BS, that photo looks like the 18-55mm WR with some photoshop magic

This doesn't look like photoshop magic to me:

SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR Lens Reviews - Pentax Lens Review Database

Rather, it is a nice looking lens, compact for its range!

macTak · 09-19-2010, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by shady

This doesn't look like photoshop magic to me:

SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR Lens Reviews - Pentax Lens Review Database

Rather, it is a nice looking lens, compact for its range!

Ooh, that picture wasn't there a hour ago. Looks like Adam is still busy...

deadwolfbones · 09-19-2010, 02:56 PM

maybe it's defocus control.

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Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Digital Crap!

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glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Originally posted by KeesdH 4. Drawing Quality Thanks to the optical system attached to ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens, and hybrid aspherical lens molded aspherical lens provides excellent lens for minimal distortion figure. Lentils have contributed to the reduction of body dimensions. I really dislike lentils. Can I have it in another legume, please? But seriously, folks, Estonian "lääts" may be lens or lentil, according to Fred's on-line Estonian dictionary and home town recipe site.

09-19-2010, 01:46 PM	#33
AndrewG NY Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chappaqua, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 688	De-Coupled, as in focus ring doesn't spin during AF. Just another guess, along with my darker idea: 'De-Centered'

09-19-2010, 01:58 PM	#34
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Asahiflex I only have one SDM lens: the SMC Pentax-DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM. And it does exactly what you describe. There's a distance scale, but the ring continues to turn when you reach either end (albeit less smooth than in the middle of the scale). As does DA14 and that one isn't SDM.

09-19-2010, 02:03 PM	#35
bogiesbad Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lower AL Photos: Albums Posts: 355	De Colores...

09-19-2010, 02:05 PM	#36
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by thibs As does DA14 and that one isn't SDM. So it's just normal "quick shift". Then they should have used "QS" in the lens name

09-19-2010, 02:05 PM	#37
macTak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 759	Originally posted by thibs As does DA14 and that one isn't SDM. I continue to learn new things. I think that settles it that DC cannot be for this. Likely, it is for the SDM system itself. There is still an outside chance it is for something else, like step-less aperture for video (eg. discrete control; digital control, dynamic control).

09-19-2010, 02:12 PM	#38
SMPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Gallery Posts: 185	Originally posted by glanglois I really dislike lentils. Can I have it in another legume, please? That's it! "DC" must stand for "Delicious Cuisine!" Finally, we can cook our lens in case of emergency! Thank you, Japan.

09-19-2010, 02:19 PM	#39
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	I call this BS, that photo looks like the 18-55mm WR with some photoshop magic

09-19-2010, 02:24 PM	#40
macTak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 759	Originally posted by Pablom I call this BS, that photo looks like the 18-55mm WR with some photoshop magic It's too late for that now.... But Adam's and other's knowledge of the lens makes it certain it will be announced. The only things we really don't know (besides the Discussion Continuer) are the size, weight, price, and filter diameter. The filter diameter is going to have to be pretty large to fit all of the acronyms in!

09-19-2010, 02:27 PM	#41
Parliament Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vienna/Austria Posts: 27	lens barrel, compared to lens mount seems significantly wider than 18-55mm WR(i can'tcompare to 50-200) , i guess they just decided to give the lens the same styling as the 18-55mm wr and 50-200mm wr Originally posted by Pablom I call this BS, that photo looks like the 18-55mm WR with some photoshop magic

09-19-2010, 02:34 PM	#42
macTak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 759	Originally posted by Parliament lens barrel, compared to lens mount seems significantly wider than 18-55mm WR(i can'tcompare to 50-200) , i guess they just decided to give the lens the same styling as the 18-55mm wr and 50-200mm wr Bingo.

09-19-2010, 02:43 PM	#43
shady Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4	Originally posted by Pablom I call this BS, that photo looks like the 18-55mm WR with some photoshop magic This doesn't look like photoshop magic to me: SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR Lens Reviews - Pentax Lens Review Database Rather, it is a nice looking lens, compact for its range!

09-19-2010, 02:52 PM	#44
macTak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 759	Originally posted by shady This doesn't look like photoshop magic to me: SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR Lens Reviews - Pentax Lens Review Database Rather, it is a nice looking lens, compact for its range! Ooh, that picture wasn't there a hour ago. Looks like Adam is still busy...

09-19-2010, 02:56 PM	#45
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	maybe it's defocus control.