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Jun 14, 2009
One Very Sharp, Tough Lens
2 of 2 found this helpful -This Pentax SMC DA* 50-135mm f2.8 SDM lens is exceptionally sharp for a zoom. Even at the wide open apeture of f2.8 it's pretty good-better than I expected.
-Closed down--the imaging is great, as sharp as or sharper than much more expensive Canon 0r Nikon lens.
-On my K20D, the focussing is faster and much more quiet than non-SDM lenses.
-Handles smoothly; feels and looks very well put together--should be able to take some abuse compared to other lenses.
-I've taken it out in the rain (heavy downpour) with no worry. Just dried it off with a towel when I got back inside and kept on using it.
-The only CONS I can think of is that it does not reach out to 150mm like the Sigma 50-150mm f2.8.
-A bit heavy, but not objectionable.
I also have the Pentax 16-50mm f2.8 SDM. Really like that one too.
-There have been reports of SDM (focussing) problems after a while. These may have been early copies--SO FAR--mine are working great. I'll see.
-Just use it extensively when you first get the lens and put it through it's paces to test it, while still under warranty (one year in USA, two in Canada)
I take photographs to make some money as well as just because I enjoy it. This lens should fit in great for me.
Apr 24, 2017
Decent Flash
A decent compact flash with bounce flash (swivels up to bounce off ceiling). Not very powerful but much better than built-in flash. No control except on/off switch with PTTL for pentax. I bought it for a very reasonable price so I'm happy.
Jan 18, 2016
Good Idea
These hood hats are very well made and help to protect your lens from dual and impact . Make sure you measure your lens hood. They are a bit too expensive, hence the loss of one star.