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The * designation of this lens is well deserved. Pentax has produced a lens that in combination with the K20D body produces superior color/tonal balance and superior sharpness characteristics. It has a solid feel, good finish, ultra quiet focusing mechanism and a firm zoom control. Also, the constant max f/2.8 aperture makes this a fast lens that allows for great low light performance, as well as excellent bokeh characteristics. And if you are looking to make a eye-popping impression on your fellow photo peers, this lens w/hood on a K10 or K20D screams "this guy knows his gear"!!
While higher in price than conventional Pentax lenses, this lens is a tremendous value compared to the premium lenses by Canon and Nikon.
By the way, great service from Amazon! This is the place to buy photo gear once you know what you want!
While higher in price than conventional Pentax lenses, this lens is a tremendous value compared to the premium lenses by Canon and Nikon.
By the way, great service from Amazon! This is the place to buy photo gear once you know what you want!
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I love this lens. It is fast, sharp, and has an extremely rugged build. It is definitely a large, heavy lens compared to the DA 50-200MM, for example. On the other hand, the weather sealing is evident, the focusing ring is large, and all lens motion is internal. The SDM is quiet (though not quite a silent as the DA* 16-50mm) and silky smooth. Overall this lens is well worth the investment.
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this lens is outstanding ...build quality is amazing as well as picture sharpness...have it mounted on my pentax k10d
im using this lens for outside glamour and portrait photography
im using this lens for outside glamour and portrait photography
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I never thought I could justify the cost of a lens of this quality but now that I have made the jump I cannot see why I did not do it sooner. It is a rugged heavyweight and I love the focusing motor and the quick change to manual when needed. I am no longer afraid to take pictures in inclement weather as the lens and the Pentax K10 are both moisture proof. All pictures as sharp as any I have ever taken even with the old days of Pentax film in an ME. The f/2.8 when wide open makes a great macro lens to block out the background and I also use it as my prime portrait lens.
Although I have five other lenses this one is on my camera 75 per cent of the time
Although I have five other lenses this one is on my camera 75 per cent of the time
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First the good: This is an impressive lens in both feel and looks. There's no mistaking that this is professional glass. For portraits and non-flash situations like stage performances, I wanted a lens that was top-notch in sharpness and overall image quality. According to the specs and the various reviews, this lens delivers...and that's why I bought it. Now the bad: I got a bad copy. When you point your camera at the intended subject and press the shutter, you expect the autofocus system to nail the focus, at least the vast majority of the time, especially with an expensive lens like this. Even a basic point-and-shoot is pretty reliable in that regard. However, not so with the DA* 50-135 copy I received. The majority of my shots are slightly off-focus, enough to not only cancel out the superior sharpness qualities of this lens, but to also ruin what would othewise be an excellent shot. This problem occurs in all types of shooting situations and camera/lens settings. What is more
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This lens is awesome. We were able to take pictures of our daughters play without a flash. It is pricey, but after all the whole point is to be able to take great pictures, right? Save up for it, it's worth it..
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Just received lens and took it to a car show....met all my expectations and then some.....posted pictures on flickr next day....Pentax has done a good job with this lens...will probably buy DA*16-50 f2.8 next...service from Amazon was great
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After anxiously awaiting the new DA* series of lenses, I bought it the day it was released. I had to photograph the Ujena Bikini Jam in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and KNEW that I needed the benefits of a tightly sealed, weather proof lens because of the intense humidity. When I first mounted the lens to the body of my K10D (after updating the firmware of course) I was surprised at how incredibly quiet the motor is. I've never had this experience with any lens I've owned. I'm so used to the slight "whir" sound that lenses produced, it was hard for me at first to tell if it was working! The lens focuses quickly and accurately. The lens is nicely finished with nice rubber ribbing on the barrel. It accepts 67mm thread size filters. There may be a temptation to get a standard type Skylight filter. Spend the extra money for the Super Multicoated type. After all, if you spend nearly $1,000 for a lens, why would you skimp on a lower priced filter? The manual focusing mechanism turns freely after you
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