Pentax DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM - samples

ronyzmbow · 01-15-2013, 10:09 PM

in this Japanese web site are sample images from this lens - to me they look disappointing and the price of the lens is FAR TOO HIGH!!!

PENTAX K-30

Adam · 01-15-2013, 10:47 PM

The lens does a pretty good job of controlling aberrations and flare, but apart from that it's what you'd expect from a superzoom. Have you seen our in-depth review of it?

koper · 01-15-2013, 10:53 PM

i have this lens and have 18-250 pentax
a think it is good lenses
see my sample images

ronyzmbow · 01-15-2013, 10:57 PM

In the Japanese site you see full size 100% view of the images - and they are very soft and not sharp - just like the review here.

koper · 01-15-2013, 11:00 PM

i think that for daily use you recive very good results 18-270!!!!!!!!

ronyzmbow · 01-15-2013, 11:22 PM

Maybe, Koper - I look for more than just daily use...

hcc · 01-15-2013, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by ronyzmbow

Maybe, Koper - I look for more than just daily use...

Koper and Adam did sum up well: the DA18-270mm is an all-around lens, or all-in-one lens. There are pros and cons, and such an all-around lens will never have the IQ of a prime lens. But a prime lens will never have the flexibility of an all-around zoom lens...

Many Pentaxians do have both (all around lens, high-quality zoom lenses and prime lenses), and I am among them. Each lens has its own uses and merits.

If you do not like the DA18-270mm (for example for its price), you may consider the older DA18-250mm or the new DA18-135mm WR. While some people are critical of these two lenses, many non-Pentax dSLR owners envy us for having the choice between a solid all-around lens (DA18-250mm) and a WR all-around lens (DA18-135mm).

ronyzmbow · 01-15-2013, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by hcc

Koper and Adam did sum up well: the DA18-270mm is an all-around lens, or all-in-one lens. There are pros and cons, and such an all-around lens will never have the IQ of a prime lens. But a prime lens will never have the flexibility of an all-around zoom lens...

Many Pentaxians do have both (all around lens, high-quality zoom lenses and prime lenses), and I am among them. Each lens has its own uses and merits.

Well said, hcc, but the price!!!!!!!!!!!

ronyzmbow · 01-16-2013, 12:30 AM

Having done a deeper look at the Japanese web site samples and I have to say that almost all of them are clearly not sharp!

p38arover · 01-16-2013, 12:32 AM

I shall have to compare the images to my Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DL Hyperzoom (which was quite cheap)

koper · 01-16-2013, 10:47 AM

koper · 01-16-2013, 01:08 PM

01-15-2013, 10:09 PM	#1
ronyzmbow Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Denmark Posts: 50	Pentax DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM - samples in this Japanese web site are sample images from this lens - to me they look disappointing and the price of the lens is FAR TOO HIGH!!! PENTAX K-30

01-15-2013, 10:47 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	The lens does a pretty good job of controlling aberrations and flare, but apart from that it's what you'd expect from a superzoom. Have you seen our in-depth review of it? 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:

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01-15-2013, 10:53 PM	#3
koper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: israel Photos: Gallery Posts: 180	i have this lens and have 18-250 pentax a think it is good lenses see my sample images

01-15-2013, 10:57 PM	#4
ronyzmbow Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Denmark Posts: 50 Original Poster	In the Japanese site you see full size 100% view of the images - and they are very soft and not sharp - just like the review here.

01-15-2013, 11:00 PM	#5
koper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: israel Photos: Gallery Posts: 180	i think that for daily use you recive very good results 18-270!!!!!!!!

01-15-2013, 11:22 PM	#6
ronyzmbow Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Denmark Posts: 50 Original Poster	Maybe, Koper - I look for more than just daily use...

01-15-2013, 11:27 PM	#7
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,004	Originally posted by ronyzmbow Maybe, Koper - I look for more than just daily use... Koper and Adam did sum up well: the DA18-270mm is an all-around lens, or all-in-one lens. There are pros and cons, and such an all-around lens will never have the IQ of a prime lens. But a prime lens will never have the flexibility of an all-around zoom lens... Many Pentaxians do have both (all around lens, high-quality zoom lenses and prime lenses), and I am among them. Each lens has its own uses and merits. If you do not like the DA18-270mm (for example for its price), you may consider the older DA18-250mm or the new DA18-135mm WR. While some people are critical of these two lenses, many non-Pentax dSLR owners envy us for having the choice between a solid all-around lens (DA18-250mm) and a WR all-around lens (DA18-135mm).

01-15-2013, 11:29 PM	#8
ronyzmbow Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Denmark Posts: 50 Original Poster	Originally posted by hcc Koper and Adam did sum up well: the DA18-270mm is an all-around lens, or all-in-one lens. There are pros and cons, and such an all-around lens will never have the IQ of a prime lens. But a prime lens will never have the flexibility of an all-around zoom lens... Many Pentaxians do have both (all around lens, high-quality zoom lenses and prime lenses), and I am among them. Each lens has its own uses and merits. Well said, hcc, but the price!!!!!!!!!!!

01-16-2013, 12:30 AM	#9
ronyzmbow Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Denmark Posts: 50 Original Poster	Having done a deeper look at the Japanese web site samples and I have to say that almost all of them are clearly not sharp!

01-16-2013, 12:32 AM	#10
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	I shall have to compare the images to my Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DL Hyperzoom (which was quite cheap)

01-16-2013, 10:47 AM	#11
koper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: israel Photos: Gallery Posts: 180

01-16-2013, 01:08 PM	#12
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