Pentax SMC-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 AL IF DC WR
$1,048.00
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17 years ago
REVIEW: SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
Weather resistant, compact, sporting the new DC motor and all in a very compact package, this new Pentax lens is very appealing. Braving the English rain, we shall see if its performance lives up to its potential.
15 years ago
Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR Lens
The Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR lens ($529.95 direct) is a weather sealed zoom lens that is compatible with Pentax D-SLRs and the K-01 ($899.95, 4 stars) compact interchangeable lens camera.
15 years ago
Pentax SMC-DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] WR - Review / Lens Test
The Pentax lens features an internal "direct current" (DC) motor for focusing which is reasonably fast combined with low noise emissions. The focus accuracy of our test sample was very good. "Quick Shift" - manual focusing in single-shot AF - is supported.
15 years ago
A good walk around lens
"I'll start and say right off the top, if you're looking for a great pro quality lens, this isn't it. Think of this as more an extended range kit lens. Don't get me wrong, I have seen some astounding images taken with this lens, but it's not up there with the pro quality lenses.
15 years ago
SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL IF DC WR
John Riley reviews the SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC, a weather resistant, compact lens.
Pros:
- Superb handling
- Weather resistance
- Silent DC motor
- Close focusing
- Quick Shift manual focus
- Visually appealing images
Cons:
- High distortion levels
- High CA levels
- Low fine resolution at longer focal lengths
- High price
14 years ago
Pentax DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6ED AL (IF) DC WR Review
Weather-resistant finish for use in all manner of conditions
Pros:
- Fuss-free operation
Cons:
- Distortion at extreme focal lengths
14 years ago
Pentax DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6ED AL (IF) DC WR Review
Pentax's 18-135mm zoom has a weather-resistant (WR) design – a claim to fame that only stands up if the optics are any good. Fortunately the optical performance is sound and there are also several other features that make this lens worthy of a second look… Despite its compact size there is a full...
Pros:
- Fuss-free operation
Cons:
- Distortion at extreme focal lengths
14 years ago
Lens Test: Pentax-DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DC WR
With the widest zoom range of any current Pentax lens (7.5X), the new 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 ($500, street) is the closest it has today to an all-in-one zoom. A 27–202.5mm full-frame equivalent, this is also one of the few lenses in its class with a weather-resistant (WR) O-ring on the lensmount.
14 years ago
Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6
The new Pentax 18-135mm lens is a very welcome addition to the Pentax lens lineup, and seems like a natural companion to the K-5 and K-30. It boasts impressive AF performance as well as above-average image quality, and offers a flexible multi-purpose zoom range, which when combined with its...
14 years ago
Excellent all-round every day lens
Great every day and all occasion lens. I use it almost exclusively with my Pentax K-5II.
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