Pentax SMC DA* Series 50-135mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax and Digital SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: PentaxRelease Date: 2007-08-15
Model: B000NO5QVG
Product features:
- 50-135mm telephoto zoom lens with F/2.8 maximum aperture for Pentax digital SLR cameras
- Aspherical elements, special optical-glass elements, and original glass coatings
- Tightly sealed weather- and dust-resistant housing stands up to rainy or dusty conditions
- SDM system produces smooth, quiet autofocusing; SP coating protects exposed lens elements
- Measures 3 inches in diameter and 5.4 inches long; weighs 24.2 ounces without hood
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax SMC DA* Series 50-135mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax and Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: A "prime" lens with the convenience of zoom
Summary: 5 Stars
Pros:
Image quality of a prime throughout its zoom range.
Convenience of a zoom.
Looks and feels like a pro lens
SDM focus is very quiet
Cons:
Size (relative to primes, tiny compared to 70-200mm f/2.8)
Flare when shooting at point light sources (lamps, etc)
SDM focus is a little slow
Who should buy the 50-135mm? Anyone looking for prime like rendering from a zoom that doesn't mind its largish size. Avoid the lens if you don't want to stand out like a sore thumb. It garners a lot of attention and everyone asks me if I am a pro photographer.
Ideal for portraiture, and subject isolation with its short telephoto focal length and fast f/2.8 aperture.
This zoom performs as well as most primes from 50-135mm and renders about as good too. It is as sharp as my SMC Pentax F 50mm f/1.4, from f/2.8, and a little sharper in the corners than the prime, with similar rendering. Easily my favorite lens.
The lens is susceptible to flare when shooting at point light sources (not washout, but the kind of flare where you see reflections of internal lens elements). The SDM focus is not particularly fast, but accurate and near silent.
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Summary of Pentax SMC DA* Series 50-135mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax and Digital SLR Cameras
Pentax SMC DA* Series 50-135mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax and Digital SLR CamerasDesigned for exclusive use with Pentax digital SLR cameras, the Pentax DA series 50-135mm telephoto zoom lens makes it easy to capture close-in sports shots or intimate wildlife photography. The lens is distinguished by its aspherical elements, special optical-glass elements, and original glass coatings, which help produce a high contrast, unmatched clarity, and edge-to-edge sharpness. The lens also boasts a tightly sealed weather- and dust-resistant housing that stands up to rainy or dusty conditions. And users will love the new SDM system, which produces smoother, quieter autofocusing using a built-in supersonic motor. Other details include a Pentax-original Quick-Shift Focus System that switches instantly to manual-focus operation, a Pentax SP coating that protects the exposed lens elements, and a focal length equivalent to 76.5-207mm in the 35mm format.
- Lens mount: Pentax KAF2
- Lens construction: 18 elements in 14 groups
- Angle of view: 31.5 to 11.9 degrees (when used with Pentax digital SLR camera body)
- Aperture control: Automatic
- Minimum aperture: F22
- Metering system: TTL open-aperture metering
- Minimum focusing distance: 1 meter
- Filter size: 67mm
- Maximum magnification: 0.17x
- Dimensions: 3 inches in diameter and 5.4 inches long
- Weight: 24.2 ounces (without hood)
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