Can't help with the lens, Dan. But damn, Peter, those are outstanding photos! I think I've seen the dog on the scooter before, but the others are new to me. All are terrific!
cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Pete McIntosh <[email protected]> Sent: March 14, 2012 3/14/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Pentax DA 18-135 zoom On 15/03/2012 7:03 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Does anyone have any experience with, or opinions on, the following lens? > > smc PENTAX-DA 1:3.5-5.6 18-135mm ED AL [IF] DC WR > > And just what do all those letters at the end mean? > > Dan > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > I've got one. Goes everywhere with me on the K5. WR = weather-resistant. NFI what the others are. It's my everyday lens. Teams well with the K5 - quiet, focuses quickly, balances well (especially with the grip).It's apparently not technically perfect (read the photozone.de review) but in practice it's real nice to use. Here are some examples: http://www.pbase.com/petergly/image/134309387 http://www.pbase.com/petergly/image/138318869 http://www.pbase.com/petergly/image/138480827 Hope this helps. Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
