This is an AMAZING lens... I love the wide rubberized zoom ring, which functions very smoothly and it has an internal focusing system (IF) the front element does not rotate so you can easily use a polarizer on it.
Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Nice Bokeh; Rugged; Sharp Clear Photos; Strong Construction
Mediumweight
What Digital Camera tests the Pentax smc DA 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM lens to find out if it's as good as the price suggests.
The 50-135mm is a member of the professional grade DA* family and the build quality is on an accordingly high level thanks to quality materials and weather-sealing. Unlike Tokina Pentax decided not to implement a tripod collar - this a bit of a borderline approach but a viable one regarding the...
Helluva lens. From f3.5 and up has never let me down. Early I tried the 2.8 in unsuitable situation (hasty glamour shoots in nature etc) and was frequently underwhelmed but now I understand it better - its just brilliant.
Quality; handling; weather resistance; quick shift
SDM (always in the back of my mind)
While Pentax got left behind a little at the dawn of the digital age, their recently announced lens roadmap shows they are coming back with a vengeance. This optic is the first in a series of professionally specified lenses to hit the marketplace.
Good build and feel with dust and moisture sealing; Excellent optical performance; Fast and quiet autofocus
Slight distortion at each end of the zoom range; Expensive; although worth the money
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