Originally posted by bdery Nobody answered regarding cases, so I'll bite. The best (and among the cheapest) case I've found is the
Op-tech. I believe I have the medium but would have to measure. It even has a place to store that filter you're looking for. Enjoy.
Thanks! I have have an Op-Tech sling strap that works very well. Those look like a good option.
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Originally posted by pacerr You'll find that using a POL filter at wide FL's can be problematic -- the change in sun angle across the wide view also changes the appearance of the polarizing effect. Sort of like a grad ND filter.
That's a good point, thanks for bringing it up. I wonder how much of a problem this is at this focal length. Hopefully someone who uses this lens and a CPL can chime in...
Originally posted by FantasticMrFox On APS-C 16 mm isn't really very wide-angle. I used a rather thickly rimmed CPL on my 18-55 without any problems, so I would assume it would also work on 16 mm. But the Hoya I suggested is rather slim anyway.
Hmmm, I wonder? I've been using the 18-135 as my main "walkaround" lens and I was surprised at how much wider this one is. 2mm at the short end makes a bigger difference than I was expecting.
Kind of off topic but I'll add that I bought this lens to complement, not replace the18-135. My wife expressed an interest in photography and is now using my K-50 (I upgraded to a K3 II) so I found myself in need of a second "walkaround" lens. I considered getting another 18-135 because I really like that lens but I was intrigued by the 16-85. If I
had to choose only one it would be the 18-135 because I mostly shoot at the longer end but I'm really enjoying the 16-85. Having a wider option is fun.