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Pentax smc DA* 50-135 mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM
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| Manufacturer | Pentax |
|---|---|
| Model | smc DA* 50-135 mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM |
| Lens style | Telephoto zoom |
| Focal length | 50 - 135 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Angle of view | 31.5 - 11.9 o |
| Closest focusing distance | 1 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.17 |
| Minimum aperture | 2.8 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Auto focus type | SDM |
| Lens Construction | 18 elements / 14 groups |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm |
| Macro | No |
| Available mounts | Pentax K |
| Dimensions | 76.5 x 136 mm |
| Weight | 685 g |
| Additional information | 3 ED elements. Anounced: 2007. |
Owners reviews (9)
Overall
Owner since: 8 years
Price: 800€
User profile: Amateur
Cons: sometimes AF doesn\'t work (SDM well-known issue). need to switch to MF mode, move focus ring, and the switch back to AF mode
Pros: Nice AW construction, Same length when zooming/focusing Good AF when it works Splendid image quality
Summary: probably my favorite lens on my K5II I fully recommand this lens
Overall
Owner since: 3 years
Price: 450 EUR
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Slightly slower AF
Pros: Weather sealing Build Quality Useful Range F 2.8 aperture Quite compact Great Optics Flare resistance
Summary: Recommended telephoto zoom for APS-C cameras with optics rivalling fixed lenses
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: 650
User profile: Amateur
Cons: AF could be quicker. So sharp @ 2.8 that you can get moire on clothing with a K-3
Pros: Sharp at all telephoto lengths and apertures. Excellent color.
Summary: This lens comes highly recommended with outstanding technical review on another site. I bought it used, but using it it has been phenomenal, beautiful images. Its been stuck on the camera for a long time, because the images are so stunning. Better than my 16-50 2.8 but a slower auto focus, probably because the throw is greater. Bokeh can some time look nervous on vegetation like rosemary bushes. Great for close focus too. You find one, buy it ! Sharp !
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: $1500
User profile: Semipro
Cons: AF is a touch slow
Pros: Best image quality of a zoom I've ever seen on my K-5.
Summary: This lens is easily the best zoom going around for me and I can't understand why the 1st review of it here (with no actual stars selected) is allowed to stand and affect the overall score. I've got 2 K-5's and a D800E and I was about to sell this lens along with my DA*60-250 to fund a Nikon 70-200 VRII - after testing the Nikkor couldn't bring myself to sell them. It has less weight and CA than the Nikkor for way less money. It also has pretty much the same FOV on APS-C as the Nikkor does on Full Frame so unless you want less DOF at smaller apertures (on full frame) this is the go. Some of my best images were made with this lens.
Overall
Owner since: 2 years
Price: 600
User profile: Professional
Cons: Not an f2 lens.
Pros: Weather sealed. Fast and accurate to focus with SDM. Pretty much replicates the focal length range of a full frame 70-200mm lens.
Summary: Stunning image quality from the often underrated Pentax brand. This is my best lens and one of the best kept secrets in the 'pro' bracket.
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price: 850$
User profile: Amateur
Cons: None
Pros: Sharp
Summary: Good lens
Overall
Owner since: 2 years
Price: $900
User profile: Amateur
Cons: None
Pros: The best in it's class. Sharper than Canon 70-200/2.8 IS L ( full frame) at tele end. Top built quality.
Summary: Won't miss any 70-200 full frame again (exept for DOP).
Overall
Owner since: 1 month
Price: 520 EUR
User profile: Amateur
Cons: low battery - no SDM
Pros: sharp in every aperture and focal length
Summary: highly recommended
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price: 820
User profile: Amateur
Cons: None
Pros: Great lens
Summary: Awesome Image Quality Weather sealed One of the best