Pentax Lente Autofoco SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM para SLR Digital USA

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

Best lens yet. Fast focus, incrediby sharp pictures with vibrant colors. Excellent in a wide variety of situations.

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

Fairly fast lens with good range for travel photos other than landscapes 16-50 for those. Autofocus fast enough, and works well in low light situations. Can handhold without blur at slow shutter speeds. Somewhat heavy.

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

This is a mid-range tele zoom lens, very suitable for using it all the time!
Love the wide aperture at 2.8 which makes really nice bokeh!

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

I use this lens for everything! The focal length range is just right for most activity and the f2.8 aperture makes it fast enough for most action. I've been using it for snapping photos of the birds at our feeder and whether they are stationary or in motion, it really has been great.

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

First things first, this lens is SUPERB. As an avid events photographer and prime lens user, I found myself stuck between practically desiring zoom capabilities and holding to my convictions that only prime lenses output optimum picture quality. My desire for zoom won and I got the DA* 50-135mm. I was wrong about only using primes! There is a lot of hype that surrounds this lens and ALL of it is warranted. It constantly surprises me and it consistently and effortlessly produces stunning, sharp as a tack images, shot after shot. It truly does feel like i'm working with a set of prime lenses. This lens is a must have for existing pentax uses, the perfect reason to upgrade to a K-5 and is every reason to invest in the Pentax system if you have not yet already done so. All in all, this pro-quality lens is as close to perfect for events and portraits as I could have ever hoped for.

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

Lens take extremely high-quality pictures, easy to use.

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

The first copy I got has had Focus issues,
However,
When working this is one of the finest lenses both to handle and take beautiful pictures.
Lovely smooth bokeh and a highly useful 2.8 aperture

Recommend getting a warranty as there has been problems with the SDM motors later down the track

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

Great shots, very clear and high resolution.
for a 50-135mm it is not light.. but it is not heavy beastie either.

Pricey but worth it.

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

I'm full-time portrait photographer. I love fix lenses but wanted to buy something all-purpose to have one lens for outdoors photography. That lens is close to ideal ! Very sharp, light, all-weather. The only drawback is slow AF. Otherwise - great lens for all Pentax users.

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

The best of Pentax

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

The lens is very good. But the small particle was noticed inside. Luckily it isn't visible on photos.

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

so far i've not yet been able to do low light concert photography with it, but we did decide to take snapshots of our gameplay and with the faster lens, we could adjust the shutter speed to take surreal like "paintings" from the plasma tv game. :) great lens, a bit heavy, but that's how it goes.

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

This lens delivers what I was looking for. Great picture quality, focus is fast (on K7) and accurate, and the weight is reasonable. Construction is of professional quality.

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

Landscapes, scenics, sports, action, family-- really a very good multi-purpose short to medium tele-zoom. I use the DA* 50-135 in conjunction w/ the DA* 16-50. The 50-135 is small, light and f2.8 fast. But what's really nice is it has both internal zoom as well as internal focus. Build quality is excellent as is image quality. This is one lens I'm willing to carry for just about any purpose-- and it's weather sealed.

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

I'm a student photographer and went with the Pentax K-r with the stock 18-55mm lens. Boy does this lens sure crank out great images.

The focus is tack sharp and quiet. It's not totally silent, you can still hear a soft "shh" when you look down the viewfinder and focus. The focus isn't the fastest either.

The quality of the build and switches doesn't show any signs of wear and tear in the months that I've had this lens. Be mindful of the lens weight though. It isn't exactly heavy, but it can throw off the center of balance on a camera like the K-r which is comparatively light.

I also stress tested the lens for purple fringing and came up with an excellent nightmare scenario, and even in the corner of the lens, at 50 and at 135mm, there was very minimal fringing.

Couple this with a 16-50 like I am planning, then I'd say I have a great lens foundation for my building skill set. A handful of primes and specialty lenses later, I should be set! IMO, a must have for every camera bag.

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

Great first impression of this lens, Used it for an indoor dance event. Pictures came out looking amazing. Good fast focus and consistent output. Used it with both K7 and K5. works slightly better with the K5

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

Delivers what is advertised for, excellent picture quality, fast and accurate focusing, bright lens, no flare

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

This is a wonderful lens. Image quality is fantastic. That said, AF is slower than it should be and less accurate in low light than on the newer 18-135 DC lens.

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

I bought this lens to meet my need for super sharp images in a no-flash indoor sports setting-Volleyball. This is an astoundingly difficult sport to capture- the action is very fast and the court is much smaller than B-Ball or Hockey, say. The focal length range is ideal for the long side of the court, and the f2.8 (with a little push)seemed like the best possible choice out there. Image quality is superb, prime-level sharpness, color rendition and especially saturation makes me think of 1/2 stop under Kodachrome. A minor issue (to me) was inertia- it takes a bit to swing this hunk of glass around fast enough to follow VB action. I don't mind the inertia issue, I just mention it. The issue that left me disappointed was the speed/precision of the AF; I have quite a few "would've been" great shots from the last tourney. I eventually started using manual focus "field focus" techniques and waiting for the action to come to me. With more light, I could've stepped down a click or two. With time I'll get a better feel for how best to use the lens; but I'd say potential buyers need to recognize this is a pro-quality lens that performs best in skilled hands. It is NOT an all-forgiving kit lens; on the other hand it can produce truly amazing results. I can count individual hairs on a player's arm from baseline on the other side of the net- AND see the shade of her green eyes!

Comments about Pentax Zoom Normal-Telephoto SMCP-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR:

Great fast lens with smooth bokeh. I love this lens.