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**Mr. Ed** · 04-13-2018, 08:27 PM

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The 50-135 is a favorite of mine as is with so many others. Another favorite that I haven't seen mentioned is the 60-250. Not as fast but also a favorite. Can't have too many favorites.

str8talk83 · 04-13-2018, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

The DA*50-135 is fabulous. Buy it.

It's *much* smaller than a full frame 70-200/2.8

It's perfectly usable wide open. Zoom in on her eyelashes in Flickr if you need proof.

Mine has had a hammering over several years covering live music, and the SDM hasn't missed a beat. Also wide open.

And the AW sealing can be a blessing

Thanks for sharing the photos and for the size comparison.

---------- Post added 04-13-2018 at 10:00 PM ----------

Originally posted by c.perkins

I purchased a used DA*50-135 that was already converted to screw drive a while back.
It is my favorite lens to date because it takes excellent photos if you do your part.
My second favorite is the DA*300, but it goes back and forth

They both have their uses/purposes.
One of my best photos of many with the DA*50-135

Clarence

Nice shot. Looks very sharp indeed.

maw · 04-14-2018, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by str8talk83

Should I add a new lens?

1. The choice for Pentax is more limited, but not impossible. I own the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM which on APS-C becomes a 105-300 mm,
purchased new before Sigma and Pentax stopped producing for Pentax, however it is an excellent zoom, but almost impossible to find with Pentax attack.

2. An alternative at a good price and still traceable is the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM which equivalent to 70-200 on APS-C excellent optics, I've always heard about it well, buying it used not spendings a fortune and even the weight is modest only 770g.

3. Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM on Pentaxforums

4. Here is a link on Ebay

You have many proposals, you are spoilt for choice, good luck

str8talk83 · 04-14-2018, 02:59 PM - **1 Like**

I decided to go with the Pentax. I just ordered one off the forum used for a good price.

**c.perkins** · 04-14-2018, 03:36 PM

That is great.
Enjoy the new lens

Clarence

**aslyfox** · 04-14-2018, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by str8talk83

I decided to go with the Pentax. I just ordered one off the forum used for a good price.

which Pentax ?

maw · 04-14-2018, 04:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

which Pentax ?

Let's try to guess? I believe the DA 50-135

**aslyfox** · 04-14-2018, 04:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by maw

Let's try to guess? I believe the DA 50-135

i lost track

that would be a good one for sure

str8talk83 · 04-14-2018, 04:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by maw

Let's try to guess? I believe the DA 50-135

What he said.

maw · 04-14-2018, 04:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

i lost track

that would be a good one for sure

Best of russian roulette!

Quote:

What he said.

Now we are waiting for new shots with the missing wing.

str8talk83 · 04-14-2018, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by c.perkins

That is great.
Enjoy the new lens

Clarence

Thanks

**UncleVanya** · 04-14-2018, 08:26 PM - **1 Like**

I tried the Sigma 50-150 - while owning the 50-135 Pentax. While some say they are very similar I found the Sigma to be disconcertingly pudgy and awkward by comparison. I didn't like the texture of the surface of the lens barrel and I have never found the colors from the Sigma to be quite what they are on the 50-135. I realize I may be spoiled by the 50-135 and I'm happy I'm so lucky as to have been able to try both. Honestly if I had never used the 50-135 I probably would have been in love with the 50-150.

---------- Post added 04-14-18 at 11:26 PM ----------

Originally posted by str8talk83

I decided to go with the Pentax. I just ordered one off the forum used for a good price.

Awesome!

04-13-2018, 08:27 PM	#16
Mr. Ed Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 563	Love Mine Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. The 50-135 is a favorite of mine as is with so many others. Another favorite that I haven't seen mentioned is the 60-250. Not as fast but also a favorite. Can't have too many favorites.

04-14-2018, 04:31 PM - 1 Like	#25
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	Originally posted by Aslyfox i lost track that would be a good one for sure Best of russian roulette! Quote: What he said. Now we are waiting for new shots with the missing wing. Last edited by maw; 04-14-2018 at 04:56 PM.

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04-13-2018, 08:58 PM	#17
str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock The DA50-135 is fabulous. Buy it. It's much* smaller than a full frame 70-200/2.8 It's perfectly usable wide open. Zoom in on her eyelashes in Flickr if you need proof. Mine has had a hammering over several years covering live music, and the SDM hasn't missed a beat. Also wide open. And the AW sealing can be a blessing Thanks for sharing the photos and for the size comparison. ---------- Post added 04-13-2018 at 10:00 PM ---------- Originally posted by c.perkins I purchased a used DA50-135 that was already converted to screw drive a while back. It is my favorite lens to date because it takes excellent photos if you do your part. My second favorite is the DA300, but it goes back and forth They both have their uses/purposes. One of my best photos of many with the DA*50-135 Clarence Nice shot. Looks very sharp indeed.

04-14-2018, 02:29 PM	#18
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	Originally posted by str8talk83 Should I add a new lens? 1. The choice for Pentax is more limited, but not impossible. I own the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM which on APS-C becomes a 105-300 mm, purchased new before Sigma and Pentax stopped producing for Pentax, however it is an excellent zoom, but almost impossible to find with Pentax attack. 2. An alternative at a good price and still traceable is the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM which equivalent to 70-200 on APS-C excellent optics, I've always heard about it well, buying it used not spendings a fortune and even the weight is modest only 770g. 3. Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM on Pentaxforums 4. Here is a link on Ebay You have many proposals, you are spoilt for choice, good luck

04-14-2018, 02:59 PM - 1 Like	#19
str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674 Original Poster	I decided to go with the Pentax. I just ordered one off the forum used for a good price.

04-14-2018, 03:36 PM	#20
c.perkins Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Lisbon, WI. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 515	That is great. Enjoy the new lens Clarence

04-14-2018, 03:45 PM	#21
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by str8talk83 I decided to go with the Pentax. I just ordered one off the forum used for a good price. which Pentax ?

04-14-2018, 04:03 PM - 1 Like	#22
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	Originally posted by Aslyfox which Pentax ? Let's try to guess? I believe the DA 50-135

04-14-2018, 04:13 PM - 1 Like	#23
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by maw Let's try to guess? I believe the DA 50-135 i lost track that would be a good one for sure

04-14-2018, 04:17 PM - 1 Like	#24
str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674 Original Poster	Originally posted by maw Let's try to guess? I believe the DA 50-135 What he said.

04-14-2018, 07:03 PM	#26
str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674 Original Poster	Originally posted by c.perkins That is great. Enjoy the new lens Clarence Thanks

04-14-2018, 08:26 PM - 1 Like	#27
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	I tried the Sigma 50-150 - while owning the 50-135 Pentax. While some say they are very similar I found the Sigma to be disconcertingly pudgy and awkward by comparison. I didn't like the texture of the surface of the lens barrel and I have never found the colors from the Sigma to be quite what they are on the 50-135. I realize I may be spoiled by the 50-135 and I'm happy I'm so lucky as to have been able to try both. Honestly if I had never used the 50-135 I probably would have been in love with the 50-150. ---------- Post added 04-14-18 at 11:26 PM ---------- Originally posted by str8talk83 I decided to go with the Pentax. I just ordered one off the forum used for a good price. Awesome!