Guess the LENS Game ....

old4570 · 09-18-2017, 08:38 PM - **1 Like**

Its time to play , guess that lens !
Clue , the lens is not a Macro lens ( no such claims are made for the lens ) ..
2nd Clue , it is a Pentax Lens .
3rd Clue , no flash was used for these pictures ..
And so end the clues !

**kernos** · 09-18-2017, 08:51 PM

All the ideas I have seem to repeal the laws of physics:-)

old4570 · 09-18-2017, 10:09 PM

Laws - ??
Naaa , there is only what works ! )_( I am yet to find a lens that can't be made to macro ( to some extent )

This game is here to make people think about the possibilities .

Unregistered User · 09-19-2017, 06:47 AM

Pentax 110 18mm on a Q7:

IMGP4016

Pentax 110 18mm with W21 diopter:

IMGP4017

Last edited by Unregistered User; 09-19-2017 at 08:50 AM. Reason: added examples

Thagomizer · 09-19-2017, 10:25 AM

Something telephoto (135mm) on extension?

**clickclick** · 09-19-2017, 10:57 AM - **1 Like**

I'll play. Out shooting pics of osprey the other day, and decided to turn my D FA 150-450 on some flowers I was standing by.

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**Pentax Syntax** · 09-19-2017, 03:17 PM

Ok I'll bite. I say A 50 1.4 or SMC SuperTakumar 50 1.4 shot at f 4.0. Could even be a reversal ring :-)

Last edited by Pentax Syntax; 09-19-2017 at 03:36 PM.

ChristianRock · 09-19-2017, 03:51 PM

I'll play. The look of the greens is, I think, that of the kit 18-55 lens, which focuses quite close.

old4570 · 09-19-2017, 04:20 PM

Perhaps time for another clue ...

It's a very popular Pentaxian lens ...

**clickclick** · 09-19-2017, 04:50 PM

a "Limited" of some flavor?

old4570 · 09-19-2017, 06:19 PM

Next clue will be massive !

old4570 · 09-20-2017, 05:52 PM

Next clue =

PENTAX Super Protect (SP) coating helps repel dust, water, and grease, making the lens easier to clean.
An aspherical lens element helps to compensate for spherical aberration to maximize image quality.
Weather resistant to handle damp, inclement conditions.
Direct Current (DC) motor supports quick, quiet autofocus operation.
PENTAX Quick Shift focus system allows instant on-the-fly switching from auto to manual focus.

**Des** · 09-20-2017, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by old4570

Next clue =

PENTAX Super Protect (SP) coating helps repel dust, water, and grease, making the lens easier to clean.
An aspherical lens element helps to compensate for spherical aberration to maximize image quality.
Weather resistant to handle damp, inclement conditions.
Direct Current (DC) motor supports quick, quiet autofocus operation.
PENTAX Quick Shift focus system allows instant on-the-fly switching from auto to manual focus.

Da 18-135

old4570 · 09-20-2017, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by Des

Da 18-135

Nailed !

I got myself a K3 and the DA 18-135 was part of the kit . I will be playing with the 18-135 some more when the +8 Close focus filter gets here . ( I used a +4 for the pictures posted in Aperture priority (F10 )
Really looking forward to seeing if this lens can do it all .

**Des** · 09-21-2017, 12:46 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by old4570

Nailed !

I got myself a K3 and the DA 18-135 was part of the kit . I will be playing with the 18-135 some more when the +8 Close focus filter gets here . ( I used a +4 for the pictures posted in Aperture priority (F10 )
Really looking forward to seeing if this lens can do it all .

It can do plenty in skilled hands, which yours obviously are: DA 18-135 WR, Show us what it can do - PentaxForums.com

@Normhead has been an advocate for this lens for years. His point is that centre sharpness leaves little to be desired, and that it's a lens with its own character, not one designed for the numbers.

It's contrasty, produces rich pleasant colours, and has quite good flare resistance. Bokeh can be hit and miss, but when it's good (as in the samples above) it's really good (for a zoom). The lack of corner sharpness that it's sometimes criticised for improves a lot if you can stop down to f8 or so; it wouldn't be first pick for the classic corner-to-corner sharp landscape shot, but it does OK even there. And at wider apertures, with the main subject somewhere in the middle two-thirds of the frame, soft corners don't matter much - in fact they can accentuate the subject.

Yes it's slow, and not the first choice for indoor/low light shooting, where one of the f2.8 zooms would be more suitable. But outdoors it can shine - not too heavy, WR, quiet AF, very versatile, reasonable MFD (40 cm), and does a pretty good job for close focus/pesudo macro shots like those above. At the longer end, switch to a 55-300 if possible, but it's still quite serviceable at 135mm. As a walkaround/travel lens it's really good.

For the non-pro, you could travel the world with this lens, a 55-300 and one compact prime and not really want for anything.

DA 18-135 outdoors, in its element:

(Bokeh a little nervous here, but not too bad)

Soft corners? Does it matter?

Better bokeh here:

At f22 - sharp enough, even with a diffraction hit:

At 135mm - not perfect, but good enough:

Indoors, no flash - not ideal, but OK:

Plenty to like with this lens.

09-18-2017, 08:38 PM - 1 Like	#1
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551	Guess the LENS Game .... Its time to play , guess that lens ! Clue , the lens is not a Macro lens ( no such claims are made for the lens ) .. 2nd Clue , it is a Pentax Lens . 3rd Clue , no flash was used for these pictures .. And so end the clues !

09-18-2017, 10:09 PM	#3
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	Hmmm Laws - ?? Naaa , there is only what works ! )_( I am yet to find a lens that can't be made to macro ( to some extent ) This game is here to make people think about the possibilities .

09-20-2017, 11:05 PM	#14
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	Boom ! Originally posted by Des Da 18-135 Nailed ! I got myself a K3 and the DA 18-135 was part of the kit . I will be playing with the 18-135 some more when the +8 Close focus filter gets here . ( I used a +4 for the pictures posted in Aperture priority (F10 ) Really looking forward to seeing if this lens can do it all .

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kernos Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 456	All the ideas I have seem to repeal the laws of physics:-)

09-19-2017, 06:47 AM	#4
Unregistered User Guest	Pentax 110 18mm on a Q7: IMGP4016 Pentax 110 18mm with W21 diopter: IMGP4017 Last edited by Unregistered User; 09-19-2017 at 08:50 AM. Reason: added examples

09-19-2017, 10:25 AM	#5
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Something telephoto (135mm) on extension?

09-19-2017, 03:17 PM	#7
Pentax Syntax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 595	Ok I'll bite. I say A 50 1.4 or SMC SuperTakumar 50 1.4 shot at f 4.0. Could even be a reversal ring :-) Last edited by Pentax Syntax; 09-19-2017 at 03:36 PM.

09-19-2017, 03:51 PM	#8
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	I'll play. The look of the greens is, I think, that of the kit 18-55 lens, which focuses quite close.

09-19-2017, 04:20 PM	#9
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	Perhaps time for another clue ... It's a very popular Pentaxian lens ...

09-19-2017, 04:50 PM	#10
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	a "Limited" of some flavor?

09-19-2017, 06:19 PM	#11
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	Next clue will be massive !

09-20-2017, 05:52 PM	#12
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	Next clue = PENTAX Super Protect (SP) coating helps repel dust, water, and grease, making the lens easier to clean. An aspherical lens element helps to compensate for spherical aberration to maximize image quality. Weather resistant to handle damp, inclement conditions. Direct Current (DC) motor supports quick, quiet autofocus operation. PENTAX Quick Shift focus system allows instant on-the-fly switching from auto to manual focus.

09-20-2017, 08:47 PM	#13
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by old4570 Next clue = PENTAX Super Protect (SP) coating helps repel dust, water, and grease, making the lens easier to clean. An aspherical lens element helps to compensate for spherical aberration to maximize image quality. Weather resistant to handle damp, inclement conditions. Direct Current (DC) motor supports quick, quiet autofocus operation. PENTAX Quick Shift focus system allows instant on-the-fly switching from auto to manual focus. Da 18-135

09-21-2017, 12:46 AM - 4 Likes	#15
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by old4570 Nailed ! I got myself a K3 and the DA 18-135 was part of the kit . I will be playing with the 18-135 some more when the +8 Close focus filter gets here . ( I used a +4 for the pictures posted in Aperture priority (F10 ) Really looking forward to seeing if this lens can do it all . It can do plenty in skilled hands, which yours obviously are: DA 18-135 WR, Show us what it can do - PentaxForums.com @Normhead has been an advocate for this lens for years. His point is that centre sharpness leaves little to be desired, and that it's a lens with its own character, not one designed for the numbers. It's contrasty, produces rich pleasant colours, and has quite good flare resistance. Bokeh can be hit and miss, but when it's good (as in the samples above) it's really good (for a zoom). The lack of corner sharpness that it's sometimes criticised for improves a lot if you can stop down to f8 or so; it wouldn't be first pick for the classic corner-to-corner sharp landscape shot, but it does OK even there. And at wider apertures, with the main subject somewhere in the middle two-thirds of the frame, soft corners don't matter much - in fact they can accentuate the subject. Yes it's slow, and not the first choice for indoor/low light shooting, where one of the f2.8 zooms would be more suitable. But outdoors it can shine - not too heavy, WR, quiet AF, very versatile, reasonable MFD (40 cm), and does a pretty good job for close focus/pesudo macro shots like those above. At the longer end, switch to a 55-300 if possible, but it's still quite serviceable at 135mm. As a walkaround/travel lens it's really good. For the non-pro, you could travel the world with this lens, a 55-300 and one compact prime and not really want for anything. DA 18-135 outdoors, in its element: (Bokeh a little nervous here, but not too bad) Soft corners? Does it matter? Better bokeh here: At f22 - sharp enough, even with a diffraction hit: At 135mm - not perfect, but good enough: Indoors, no flash - not ideal, but OK: Plenty to like with this lens.