From what I understand the 18-85 WR is a superior lens of it's type in
every way, except manual focusing, in that respect it takes after the FA
17-70, which gives all the tactile feedback of a, I was going to say
dead fish, but that actually give tactile feedback, the 17-70 reportedly
gives none at all.
I did a some research, for a friend, on various manufactures competitors
in the ~17-135mm range, and by all accounts the Pentax was worst of the
lot, not a bad lens, mind you, of it's type, just not quite as good as
anybody else'.
By all accounts the 55-300mm you already have is one of the better
lenses in it's class, you would have to spend a lot more to get better
results. So I guess I'm saying if you just want to step up just get the
18-85.
On 10/28/2015 5:29 PM, Malcolm Smith wrote:
I have the opportunity to add either an 18-135mm WR lens, or a 16-85mm WR
lens to my collection at a discount.
In the past I would have jumped to add another lens, but as I already have
the 18-55mm WR & 55-300mm WR lenses, I am struggling to see what advantage I
would gain by acquiring either of these. I don't want equipment to sit in
boxes, I want things that will get regular use.
Is there any point in considering either of these, just in case I'm missing
something that makes one worthwhile?
Thanks,
Malcolm
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