HD PENTAX-DA 18-50mm F4-5.6 DC WR RE

pacu · 03-09-2015, 05:37 AM

I don't know normal zoom lenses with quality bokeh. I think it is impossible. The HD 20-40 for some reason is decent in this matter but not exceptional from the images i saw. Bokeh should not be an consideration for theses focal lengths in zoom lenses.

Zygonyx · 03-09-2015, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by pacu

I don't know normal zoom lenses with quality bokeh. I think it is impossible. The HD 20-40 for some reason is decent in this matter but not exceptional from the images i saw. Bokeh should not be an consideration for theses focal lengths in zoom lenses.

Why not ?
Btw DA20-40mm seems to have a decent one imho.

Alizarine · 03-09-2015, 06:39 AM

I've recently tried the K-S2 in a local store, and it had the 18-50 kit with it. Getting used to the focus ring behind the zoom ring is one thing to consider, the thinness of th zoom ring is by far more annoying. For my fat fingers it's hard to grip. It's like putting a zoom ring on the DA 21.

VisualDarkness · 03-09-2015, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Alizarine

I've recently tried the K-S2 in a local store, and it had the 18-50 kit with it. Getting used to the focus ring behind the zoom ring is one thing to consider, the thinness of th zoom ring is by far more annoying. For my fat fingers it's hard to grip. It's like putting a zoom ring on the DA 21.

People often comment negatively on men with tiny hands and fingers, but this just proves that we re the ones evolved for the future!

rawr · 03-09-2015, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by Alizarine

I've recently tried the K-S2 in a local store,

Looks like a great Pentax-friendly store! All those lenses and bodies on display.

Alizarine · 03-11-2015, 06:53 AM

The new kit lens' collapse function is similar to the Q's 06 lens, albeit the new 18-50 f4-5.6 WR RE DC has a lock button that you need to press for the lens to be used (you can't take pics when it's collapsed)

Originally posted by rawr

Looks like a great Pentax-friendly store! All those lenses and bodies on display.

Ah yes, they also have on display the premium GR version, all DA* lenses, as well as all FA Limiteds.

Zygonyx · 03-31-2015, 10:22 AM - **4 Likes**

SMC DAL 18-50mm @ 18mm f/5.6 with K-S1

Feets also quite well with K-01

ogl · 03-31-2015, 11:20 AM

I like bokeh at first photo

Caver · 04-07-2015, 11:10 PM

I'm wondering if the older bodies (K-5IIs, K-5II, K-01, K-30, K-50 ...) will get a firmware update to be able to register correctly the new HD Pentax-DA 18-50mm F4-5.6 DC WR RE? (and to make use of the different in-body lens correction functions...)

Just for curiosity, anybody who used the lens on one of the above bodies - care to check the exif? What it says about the lens? Also is it possible to turn on the corrections (in the menu)?

Thank you!

thibs · 04-08-2015, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by Caver

I'm wondering if the older bodies (K-5IIs, K-5II, K-01, K-30, K-50 ...) will get a firmware update to be able to register correctly the new HD Pentax-DA 18-50mm F4-5.6 DC WR RE? (and to make use of the different in-body lens correction functions...)

Just for curiosity, anybody who used the lens on one of the above bodies - care to check the exif? What it says about the lens? Also is it possible to turn on the corrections (in the menu)?

Thank you!

Most if not all body corrections data are embedded into the lens ROM, so there should be no need for firmware support.

Caver · 04-08-2015, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Most if not all body corrections data are embedded into the lens ROM, so there should be no need for firmware support.

Thanks thibs that's good news and I didn't know about the data stored in the lens ROM (logical!).
I was thinking of purchasing the lens - later - to fit on my "brick" (K-01),,,

Zygonyx · 04-08-2015, 07:31 AM - **3 Likes**

I can confirm

50mm f/5.6

18mm f/5.6

thibs · 04-08-2015, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by Caver

Thanks thibs that's good news and I didn't know about the data stored in the lens ROM (logical!).
I was thinking of purchasing the lens - later - to fit on my "brick" (K-01),,,

You can proceed, indeed

---------- Post added 09-04-15 at 06:34 ----------

Originally posted by Zygonyx

I can confirm

50mm f/5.6

18mm f/5.6

Hey, quite nice for kit zoom IMO. Thanks.

Caver · 04-09-2015, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by thibs

You can proceed, indeed

---------- Post added 09-04-15 at 06:34 ----------

Hey, quite nice for kit zoom IMO. Thanks.

Thanks to both of you, thibs and Zygonyx - your yellow brick looks good with the new 18-50, and I like the photos posted by you as samples!

lightbox · 04-09-2015, 07:14 AM

Is there a typo in the Pentax literature? The lens engraving shows f/4-5.6, but they've written f/4.5-5.6, in both the product description and the specs.

PENTAX - HD PENTAX-DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE

04-07-2015, 11:10 PM	#159
Caver Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hungary (ex-pat from Transylvania, Romania) Photos: Gallery Posts: 541	firmware for older bodies? I'm wondering if the older bodies (K-5IIs, K-5II, K-01, K-30, K-50 ...) will get a firmware update to be able to register correctly the new HD Pentax-DA 18-50mm F4-5.6 DC WR RE? (and to make use of the different in-body lens correction functions...) Just for curiosity, anybody who used the lens on one of the above bodies - care to check the exif? What it says about the lens? Also is it possible to turn on the corrections (in the menu)? Thank you!

04-08-2015, 07:31 AM - 3 Likes	#162
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	I can confirm 50mm f/5.6 18mm f/5.6 Last edited by Zygonyx; 04-08-2015 at 01:25 PM.

04-09-2015, 07:14 AM	#165
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03-09-2015, 05:37 AM	#151
pacu Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 91	I don't know normal zoom lenses with quality bokeh. I think it is impossible. The HD 20-40 for some reason is decent in this matter but not exceptional from the images i saw. Bokeh should not be an consideration for theses focal lengths in zoom lenses.

03-09-2015, 06:10 AM	#152
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by pacu I don't know normal zoom lenses with quality bokeh. I think it is impossible. The HD 20-40 for some reason is decent in this matter but not exceptional from the images i saw. Bokeh should not be an consideration for theses focal lengths in zoom lenses. Why not ? Btw DA20-40mm seems to have a decent one imho.

03-09-2015, 06:39 AM	#153
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	I've recently tried the K-S2 in a local store, and it had the 18-50 kit with it. Getting used to the focus ring behind the zoom ring is one thing to consider, the thinness of th zoom ring is by far more annoying. For my fat fingers it's hard to grip. It's like putting a zoom ring on the DA 21.

03-09-2015, 10:40 AM	#154
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by Alizarine I've recently tried the K-S2 in a local store, and it had the 18-50 kit with it. Getting used to the focus ring behind the zoom ring is one thing to consider, the thinness of th zoom ring is by far more annoying. For my fat fingers it's hard to grip. It's like putting a zoom ring on the DA 21. People often comment negatively on men with tiny hands and fingers, but this just proves that we re the ones evolved for the future!

03-09-2015, 04:09 PM	#155
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Alizarine I've recently tried the K-S2 in a local store, Looks like a great Pentax-friendly store! All those lenses and bodies on display.

03-11-2015, 06:53 AM	#156
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	The new kit lens' collapse function is similar to the Q's 06 lens, albeit the new 18-50 f4-5.6 WR RE DC has a lock button that you need to press for the lens to be used (you can't take pics when it's collapsed) Originally posted by rawr Looks like a great Pentax-friendly store! All those lenses and bodies on display. Ah yes, they also have on display the premium GR version, all DA* lenses, as well as all FA Limiteds.

03-31-2015, 10:22 AM - 4 Likes	#157
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	SMC DAL 18-50mm @ 18mm f/5.6 with K-S1 Feets also quite well with K-01

03-31-2015, 11:20 AM	#158
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	I like bokeh at first photo

04-08-2015, 03:20 AM	#160
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Caver I'm wondering if the older bodies (K-5IIs, K-5II, K-01, K-30, K-50 ...) will get a firmware update to be able to register correctly the new HD Pentax-DA 18-50mm F4-5.6 DC WR RE? (and to make use of the different in-body lens correction functions...) Just for curiosity, anybody who used the lens on one of the above bodies - care to check the exif? What it says about the lens? Also is it possible to turn on the corrections (in the menu)? Thank you! Most if not all body corrections data are embedded into the lens ROM, so there should be no need for firmware support.

04-08-2015, 07:06 AM	#161
Caver Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hungary (ex-pat from Transylvania, Romania) Photos: Gallery Posts: 541	Originally posted by thibs Most if not all body corrections data are embedded into the lens ROM, so there should be no need for firmware support. Thanks thibs that's good news and I didn't know about the data stored in the lens ROM (logical!). I was thinking of purchasing the lens - later - to fit on my "brick" (K-01),,,

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04-08-2015, 10:33 PM	#163
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Caver Thanks thibs that's good news and I didn't know about the data stored in the lens ROM (logical!). I was thinking of purchasing the lens - later - to fit on my "brick" (K-01),,, You can proceed, indeed ---------- Post added 09-04-15 at 06:34 ---------- Originally posted by Zygonyx I can confirm 50mm f/5.6 18mm f/5.6 Hey, quite nice for kit zoom IMO. Thanks.

04-09-2015, 05:43 AM	#164
Caver Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hungary (ex-pat from Transylvania, Romania) Photos: Gallery Posts: 541	Originally posted by thibs You can proceed, indeed ---------- Post added 09-04-15 at 06:34 ---------- Hey, quite nice for kit zoom IMO. Thanks. Thanks to both of you, thibs and Zygonyx - your yellow brick looks good with the new 18-50, and I like the photos posted by you as samples!