Pentax 18-270 $596.95 @ B&H

Pentax 18-270 $596.95 @ B&H · 12:25 PM

B&H has the Pentax 18-270 @ $200 off: Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM Lens 21497 B&H

Adam · 11-21-2013, 12:29 PM

And you can take another $100 off if you bundle it with a DSLR

shaX 07 · 11-21-2013, 05:18 PM

What's the IQ of this lens compared with the 18-135mm WR?

**jatrax** · 11-21-2013, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by shaX 07

What's the IQ of this lens compared with the 18-135mm WR?

SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database
SMC Pentax-DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

I'm not sure they are directly comparable since the focal range is quite a bit different. My wife uses DA 18-135 a lot and is quite happy with it. Focal range of 18-270 is very large and likely to have some compromises but I've never tried it so I cannot really say. If you need a one lens solution for travel or whatever then the 18-270 might be worth a look but I would rather have a two lens kit of the 18-135 and 55-300. YMMV

bobmaxja · 11-21-2013, 05:32 PM

$577 at Camera Canada
Camera Canada :: Pentax :: DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM Lens

Adam · 11-21-2013, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by shaX 07

What's the IQ of this lens compared with the 18-135mm WR?

Our in-depth review goes into a lot of detail:

Pentax-DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

shaX 07 · 11-21-2013, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Our in-depth review goes into a lot of detail:

Pentax-DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

Based on that review I will steer clear of this lens

Adam · 11-21-2013, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by shaX 07

Based on that review I will steer clear of this lens

I would recommend the 18-135mm over it anytime, but users looking to only ever have a single lens might want to get the 18-270mm.

**rayallen** · 11-21-2013, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by shaX 07

Based on that review I will steer clear of this lens

I am glad I am not the only one to feel this way after reading that review.

Adam · 02-11-2014, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by rayallen

I am glad I am not the only one to feel this way after reading that review.

Well, you get a lot of reach, obviously the IQ isn't going to be as great as in a simpler lens

dansamy · 02-11-2014, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Well, you get a lot of reach, obviously the IQ isn't going to be as great as in a simpler lens

Is that why primes are generally better or sharper?

Adam · 02-11-2014, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

Is that why primes are generally better or sharper?

Exactly right.

wildman · 02-20-2014, 02:59 AM

I'll be short and sweet -

I used both this one and the Sigma 18-250 macro for a week or so.

The Sigma is optically better especially at longer focal lengths.

At $350 for the Sigma and $800 for the Pentax it was a no-brainier.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/0/ci/274/N/4205057766+4291220258+30+4108103565

EarlVonTapia · 02-20-2014, 03:33 AM

Originally posted by wildman

I'll be short and sweet -

I used both this one and the Sigma 18-250 macro for a week or so.

The Sigma is optically better especially at longer focal lengths.

At $350 for the Sigma and $800 for the Pentax it was a no-brainier.

SLR Lenses, DSLR Lenses | B&H Photo Video

How are they at the wide end? Is the Sigma way better there too?

How is the flare resistance?

How do you find the macro function of the Sigma?

(I'm thinking of swapping my DA 18-250)

wildman · 02-20-2014, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by EarlVonTapia

How are they at the wide end? Is the Sigma way better there too?

How is the flare resistance?

How do you find the macro function of the Sigma?

(I'm thinking of swapping my DA 18-250)

Weather being as it is I really haven't had the chance to use it much yet.

Best I can do right now is this outdoor shot at 250mm.
Note this compressed jpg is noticeable softer on the 100% crop side than the original RAW file but it's the best I could do limited to 900kb...

Addendum: found a few more you might be interested in - these were all just snap shots walking around the house to see what it could do. All shot in RAW with no final PPs done. Also the second one was done at an ISO 51200 so don't take it too seriously. All of these at full frame.

Just read the EXIF for fl.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by shaX 07 What's the IQ of this lens compared with the 18-135mm WR? Our in-depth review goes into a lot of detail: Pentax-DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

11-21-2013, 07:54 PM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by shaX 07 Based on that review I will steer clear of this lens I would recommend the 18-135mm over it anytime, but users looking to only ever have a single lens might want to get the 18-270mm. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-11-2014, 12:45 PM	#10
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by rayallen I am glad I am not the only one to feel this way after reading that review. Well, you get a lot of reach, obviously the IQ isn't going to be as great as in a simpler lens Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

11-21-2013, 05:18 PM	#3
shaX 07 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 331	What's the IQ of this lens compared with the 18-135mm WR?

11-21-2013, 05:25 PM	#4
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991 Original Poster	Originally posted by shaX 07 What's the IQ of this lens compared with the 18-135mm WR? SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database SMC Pentax-DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database I'm not sure they are directly comparable since the focal range is quite a bit different. My wife uses DA 18-135 a lot and is quite happy with it. Focal range of 18-270 is very large and likely to have some compromises but I've never tried it so I cannot really say. If you need a one lens solution for travel or whatever then the 18-270 might be worth a look but I would rather have a two lens kit of the 18-135 and 55-300. YMMV

11-21-2013, 05:32 PM	#5
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	$577 at Camera Canada Camera Canada :: Pentax :: DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM Lens

11-21-2013, 07:52 PM	#7
shaX 07 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 331	Originally posted by Adam Our in-depth review goes into a lot of detail: Pentax-DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com Based on that review I will steer clear of this lens

11-21-2013, 08:34 PM	#9
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by shaX 07 Based on that review I will steer clear of this lens I am glad I am not the only one to feel this way after reading that review.

02-11-2014, 12:47 PM	#11
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by Adam Well, you get a lot of reach, obviously the IQ isn't going to be as great as in a simpler lens Is that why primes are generally better or sharper?

02-11-2014, 12:48 PM	#12
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by dansamy Is that why primes are generally better or sharper? Exactly right. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-20-2014, 02:59 AM	#13
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	I'll be short and sweet - I used both this one and the Sigma 18-250 macro for a week or so. The Sigma is optically better especially at longer focal lengths. At $350 for the Sigma and $800 for the Pentax it was a no-brainier. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/0/ci/274/N/4205057766+4291220258+30+4108103565 Last edited by wildman; 02-20-2014 at 03:12 AM.

02-20-2014, 03:33 AM	#14
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207	Originally posted by wildman I'll be short and sweet - I used both this one and the Sigma 18-250 macro for a week or so. The Sigma is optically better especially at longer focal lengths. At $350 for the Sigma and $800 for the Pentax it was a no-brainier. SLR Lenses, DSLR Lenses \| B&H Photo Video How are they at the wide end? Is the Sigma way better there too? How is the flare resistance? How do you find the macro function of the Sigma? (I'm thinking of swapping my DA 18-250)

02-20-2014, 06:09 AM	#15
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	Originally posted by EarlVonTapia How are they at the wide end? Is the Sigma way better there too? How is the flare resistance? How do you find the macro function of the Sigma? (I'm thinking of swapping my DA 18-250) Weather being as it is I really haven't had the chance to use it much yet. Best I can do right now is this outdoor shot at 250mm. Note this compressed jpg is noticeable softer on the 100% crop side than the original RAW file but it's the best I could do limited to 900kb... Addendum: found a few more you might be interested in - these were all just snap shots walking around the house to see what it could do. All shot in RAW with no final PPs done. Also the second one was done at an ISO 51200 so don't take it too seriously. All of these at full frame. Just read the EXIF for fl. Last edited by wildman; 02-23-2014 at 09:43 PM.

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