18-135 mm pentax lens

lewisglick · 09-12-2014, 02:27 PM

Any thoughts or opinions on the 18-135 lens that B/H is selling with the K3?
I'm real close to pulling the trigger on this one!!

AldaCZ · 09-12-2014, 02:33 PM

Look at he samples...I have ended buying it. Samples

hcc · 09-12-2014, 02:37 PM - **1 Like**

The DA18-135mm is an all-around WR lens. It is fast and solid. Highly recommended IMHO.

My 5 cents.

stevebrot · 09-12-2014, 02:41 PM

There is a detailed review of that lens on this site as well as a whole thread in the lens section featuring photos. Klaus at photozone.de has also done a comprehensive review. It is a decent performer with the plus point of being a WR lens.

Review: Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/179869-da-1...at-can-do.html

Pentax SMC-DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] WR - Review / Lens Test

Steve

**blackcloudbrew** · 09-12-2014, 03:06 PM

I have the DA*16-50 and DA*50-135 - and I like both of them very much (I also have a lot of other lenses too). I have thought though that down the line, the WR features and convenience of the DA 18-135 would make a really nice one lens travel set up. So this one's on my someday list.

**ramseybuckeye** · 09-12-2014, 03:26 PM

pull it, you won't be disappointed

**WPRESTO** · 09-12-2014, 03:31 PM

I have an 18-135 and it is a good, not great wide range zoom for travel. I subsequently purchased a Sigma 18-250 which has a slightly longer zoom range and is close in quality, perhaps dropping a little central IQ but doing a little better at edges and corners, and has very good close-focus ability (distinctly better than the 18-135). I've not used the 18-135 since purchasing the 18-250.

VoiceOfReason · 09-12-2014, 04:00 PM

I like my 18-135. It's a keeper for me.

SteveUK · 09-13-2014, 01:14 AM - **1 Like**

If you have a family or other reason to have such a wide focal range, for occasions when changing lenses will miss the shot, then this lens rocks for the price. For me it was a no brainer kit lens, then I got a 50-135 da* plus a wide prime with the intent to sell the 18-135 ... guess what, its still in my bag, the 50-135 is superb, but with a young family there are occasions where I need more flex.

But bear in mind the quality of the body, the 18-135 is probably as low as you'd want to go for this body - selling it with the DA L 18-55 and DA 18-55 WR is just a bad joke imho.

AldaCZ · 09-14-2014, 09:38 AM - **1 Like**

It's a nice event lens..my favouritest shot with it

stevebrot · 09-14-2014, 10:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SteveUK

But bear in mind the quality of the body, the 18-135 is probably as low as you'd want to go for this body - selling it with the DA L 18-55 and DA 18-55 WR is just a bad joke imho.

The performance of my 18-55 kit lens is about the same on my K-3 as on my (recently departed) K10D*. It is not a way to get the best out of the body, but the body definitely will get the best out of most lenses that might be mounted.

Steve

* A little better if the truth be told...

09-12-2014, 02:27 PM	#1
lewisglick Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 10	18-135 mm pentax lens Any thoughts or opinions on the 18-135 lens that B/H is selling with the K3? I'm real close to pulling the trigger on this one!!

09-13-2014, 01:14 AM - 1 Like	#9
SteveUK Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southern UK Posts: 93	If you have a family or other reason to have such a wide focal range, for occasions when changing lenses will miss the shot, then this lens rocks for the price. For me it was a no brainer kit lens, then I got a 50-135 da* plus a wide prime with the intent to sell the 18-135 ... guess what, its still in my bag, the 50-135 is superb, but with a young family there are occasions where I need more flex. But bear in mind the quality of the body, the 18-135 is probably as low as you'd want to go for this body - selling it with the DA L 18-55 and DA 18-55 WR is just a bad joke imho. Last edited by SteveUK; 09-13-2014 at 05:38 AM.

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AldaCZ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bohemia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,251	Look at he samples...I have ended buying it. Samples

09-12-2014, 02:37 PM - 1 Like	#3
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	The DA18-135mm is an all-around WR lens. It is fast and solid. Highly recommended IMHO. My 5 cents.

09-12-2014, 02:41 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	There is a detailed review of that lens on this site as well as a whole thread in the lens section featuring photos. Klaus at photozone.de has also done a comprehensive review. It is a decent performer with the plus point of being a WR lens. Review: Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/179869-da-1...at-can-do.html Pentax SMC-DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] WR - Review / Lens Test Steve

09-12-2014, 03:06 PM	#5
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	I have the DA16-50 and DA50-135 - and I like both of them very much (I also have a lot of other lenses too). I have thought though that down the line, the WR features and convenience of the DA 18-135 would make a really nice one lens travel set up. So this one's on my someday list.

09-12-2014, 03:26 PM	#6
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	pull it, you won't be disappointed

09-12-2014, 03:31 PM	#7
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,105	I have an 18-135 and it is a good, not great wide range zoom for travel. I subsequently purchased a Sigma 18-250 which has a slightly longer zoom range and is close in quality, perhaps dropping a little central IQ but doing a little better at edges and corners, and has very good close-focus ability (distinctly better than the 18-135). I've not used the 18-135 since purchasing the 18-250.

09-12-2014, 04:00 PM	#8
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I like my 18-135. It's a keeper for me.

09-14-2014, 09:38 AM - 1 Like	#10
AldaCZ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bohemia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,251	It's a nice event lens..my favouritest shot with it

09-14-2014, 10:00 AM - 1 Like	#11
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by SteveUK But bear in mind the quality of the body, the 18-135 is probably as low as you'd want to go for this body - selling it with the DA L 18-55 and DA 18-55 WR is just a bad joke imho. The performance of my 18-55 kit lens is about the same on my K-3 as on my (recently departed) K10D. It is not a way to get the best out of the body, but the body definitely will get the best out of most lenses that might be mounted. Steve A little better if the truth be told...