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iocchelli · 08-03-2010, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Seeing that you are a resident of Edmonton, you can get all sorts of help at McBain Camera <G> I use the one in Lethbridge, myself.

Ha! I am on a first name basis with several of the more experienced salesmen there!

kalison · 08-03-2010, 10:09 AM

Strangely I feel the need to buy a *55

patriotap · 08-03-2010, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by iocchelli

I must have that lens! It is really the last piece of my LBA puzzle... honest.

I liked it so much I ordered the DA* 50-135 so it wouldnt be lonely

Will be here today!

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-04-2010, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by patriotap

I liked it so much I ordered the DA* 50-135 so it wouldnt be lonely

Will be here today!

They make a great pair.

iocchelli · 08-04-2010, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by patriotap

I liked it so much I ordered the DA* 50-135 so it wouldnt be lonely

Will be here today!

Enjoy! I love my 50-135. Now I just need to sell my ist DS2 and kit lens to lessen the blow for eventually buying the 16-50.

zackspeed · 08-04-2010, 09:34 AM

I love my DA*300,thats my no.1 DA*

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-04-2010, 08:44 PM

We went for a drive along Hartley Lake/Sulphur Springs Road Saturday last. As I occasionally do, I stuck with one single lens for the whole day. The road mentioned is about 70 km (40 mi) of gravel, dirt and occasionally mud caused by the recent thunderstorms. I've not been one to avoid stressing lenses out by making them try things they are not meant to take on, such as taking pictures of tiny butterflies (about 3/4 inch/ 19mm long) with a lens that won't focus any closer than 1 meter (1.1 yards). Here is the full frame, and the 100% crop of the little critter. This also shows why the DA* 50-135 is a wonderful lens to use.
K10D, 135mm, ISO 100, 1/320 @ f/4. It was very cloudy at the time. A little later I will put a series from the drive on my Flickr site, and then post the link.

Attached Images

Urkeldaedalus · 08-05-2010, 08:58 PM

Spider kid!

DA*200 f/2.8 1/60 ISO2000

Not too impressed by the parade:

DA*200 f/5.6 1/500 ISO320

Water ball fights with DA*200

kalison · 08-05-2010, 10:07 PM

Nice shots as always Urke,

Zack those are amazing as well!

iamclaus · 08-05-2010, 11:16 PM - **1 Like**

About eight months ago I bought a DA* 50-135mm from a local Kijiji ad for CDN$650 with the intent to re-sell it for a profit. I had, at the time, convinced myself that this particular lens didn't "fit" with my current kit since I already carried a nifty-fifty and a 135mm in my bag. That and it was too bulky and the profit could go towards something else down the road... for a while I didn't use the lens since I would, of course, resell it and didn't want to perhaps tease myself with lens I knew I wouldn't be keeping. But, every once in a while I'd put it on my K20D and be like, "Y'know, this is really nice".

Finally, it took a week-long trip to Vancouver to force me to admit to myself that I would be keeping the lens. Spent most of the time there, shooting wide open and being blown away at the results... sample shots below...

Vancouver 2010 - World of her own | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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Vancouver 2010 - Sea of Humanity | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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Vancouver 2010 - Someday | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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Vancouver 2010 - Smiles served fresh | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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Vancouver 2010 - Consumption | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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Vancouver 2010 - Bemused Smirk | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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Vancouver 2010 - Pensive | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

kalison · 08-18-2010, 10:40 AM

These two lenses have quickly started becoming my favorites!

The 50-135 has to be the best zoom I have ever used!

50-135 Ft. Casey

16-50 off Mukilteo Ferry

kalison · 08-20-2010, 10:47 PM

Couple more with the 50-135. Superb glass.

Fresh fruits!

Crabs?

**Canada_Rockies** · 09-14-2010, 10:02 AM

Although the occasion was bittersweet, the Celebration of Life for my brother who succumbed to cancer in May. Jack and Glenda split their time between Maui, Hawaii and Gabriola Island, British Columbia. I used my K10d and DA* 16-50/2.8 and no other combinations even though I carried four lenses with me, and also my AF 540 FGZ flash, that I did not use either.

Here is a link to a web site I made with 27 of my images. The entire set was taken with the K10d and minimum ISO that made sense. At least half my pictures from the weekend were taken at ISO 100, although I did go as high as ISO 800 at times. I think this shows just how versatile this lens is. Comments are welcome.

Jack Berry

**jbinpg** · 09-14-2010, 02:51 PM

Claus - Last shot looks like Belinda Stronach! Nice images everyone.

Jack

pschlute · 09-15-2010, 12:53 AM

It is the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, and these were taken at a concert/display held at Chartwell, the former home of Sir Winston Churchill.

DA* 300mm

More on my Flickr page.

08-04-2010, 08:44 PM	#217
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	*DA 50-135 as a macro ?** We went for a drive along Hartley Lake/Sulphur Springs Road Saturday last. As I occasionally do, I stuck with one single lens for the whole day. The road mentioned is about 70 km (40 mi) of gravel, dirt and occasionally mud caused by the recent thunderstorms. I've not been one to avoid stressing lenses out by making them try things they are not meant to take on, such as taking pictures of tiny butterflies (about 3/4 inch/ 19mm long) with a lens that won't focus any closer than 1 meter (1.1 yards). Here is the full frame, and the 100% crop of the little critter. This also shows why the DA* 50-135 is a wonderful lens to use. K10D, 135mm, ISO 100, 1/320 @ f/4. It was very cloudy at the time. A little later I will put a series from the drive on my Flickr site, and then post the link. Attached Images

08-05-2010, 08:58 PM	#218
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Spider kid! DA200 f/2.8 1/60 ISO2000 Not too impressed by the parade: DA200 f/5.6 1/500 ISO320 Water ball fights with DA200 Last edited by Urkeldaedalus; 08-05-2010 at 09:03 PM.*

08-18-2010, 10:40 AM	#221
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	16-50 and 50-135 These two lenses have quickly started becoming my favorites! The 50-135 has to be the best zoom I have ever used! 50-135 Ft. Casey 16-50 off Mukilteo Ferry

09-14-2010, 10:02 AM	#223
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	*DA 16-50 is a superb event lens, in my opinion** Although the occasion was bittersweet, the Celebration of Life for my brother who succumbed to cancer in May. Jack and Glenda split their time between Maui, Hawaii and Gabriola Island, British Columbia. I used my K10d and DA* 16-50/2.8 and no other combinations even though I carried four lenses with me, and also my AF 540 FGZ flash, that I did not use either. Here is a link to a web site I made with 27 of my images. The entire set was taken with the K10d and minimum ISO that made sense. At least half my pictures from the weekend were taken at ISO 100, although I did go as high as ISO 800 at times. I think this shows just how versatile this lens is. Comments are welcome. Jack Berry

09-15-2010, 12:53 AM	#225
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,218	*Battle of Britain display with the DA 300mm** It is the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, and these were taken at a concert/display held at Chartwell, the former home of Sir Winston Churchill. DA* 300mm More on my Flickr page.

08-03-2010, 09:01 AM	#211
iocchelli Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edmonton Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 282	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Seeing that you are a resident of Edmonton, you can get all sorts of help at McBain Camera <G> I use the one in Lethbridge, myself. Ha! I am on a first name basis with several of the more experienced salesmen there!

08-03-2010, 10:09 AM	#212
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	Strangely I feel the need to buy a *55

08-03-2010, 10:25 PM	#213
patriotap Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Jersey Photos: Albums Posts: 159	Originally posted by iocchelli I must have that lens! It is really the last piece of my LBA puzzle... honest. I liked it so much I ordered the DA* 50-135 so it wouldnt be lonely Will be here today!

08-04-2010, 08:06 AM	#214
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by patriotap I liked it so much I ordered the DA* 50-135 so it wouldnt be lonely Will be here today! They make a great pair.

08-04-2010, 08:10 AM	#215
iocchelli Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edmonton Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 282	Originally posted by patriotap I liked it so much I ordered the DA* 50-135 so it wouldnt be lonely Will be here today! Enjoy! I love my 50-135. Now I just need to sell my ist DS2 and kit lens to lessen the blow for eventually buying the 16-50.

08-04-2010, 09:34 AM	#216
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	I love my DA300,thats my no.1 DA

08-05-2010, 10:07 PM	#219
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	Nice shots as always Urke, Zack those are amazing as well!

08-05-2010, 11:16 PM - 1 Like	#220
iamclaus New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 8	About eight months ago I bought a DA* 50-135mm from a local Kijiji ad for CDN$650 with the intent to re-sell it for a profit. I had, at the time, convinced myself that this particular lens didn't "fit" with my current kit since I already carried a nifty-fifty and a 135mm in my bag. That and it was too bulky and the profit could go towards something else down the road... for a while I didn't use the lens since I would, of course, resell it and didn't want to perhaps tease myself with lens I knew I wouldn't be keeping. But, every once in a while I'd put it on my K20D and be like, "Y'know, this is really nice". Finally, it took a week-long trip to Vancouver to force me to admit to myself that I would be keeping the lens. Spent most of the time there, shooting wide open and being blown away at the results... sample shots below... Vancouver 2010 - World of her own \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! -- Vancouver 2010 - Sea of Humanity \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! -- Vancouver 2010 - Someday \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! -- Vancouver 2010 - Smiles served fresh \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! -- Vancouver 2010 - Consumption \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! -- Vancouver 2010 - Bemused Smirk \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! -- Vancouver 2010 - Pensive \| Flickr - Photo Sharing!

08-20-2010, 10:47 PM	#222
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	Couple more with the 50-135. Superb glass. Fresh fruits! Crabs?

09-14-2010, 02:51 PM	#224
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Claus - Last shot looks like Belinda Stronach! Nice images everyone. Jack

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