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Pentax SMC DA* Series 50-135mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax and Digital SLR Cameras | List Price: $999.95
Discount Price: $749.88
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Brand: Pentax
Binding: Electronics
Release Date: 2007-08-15
Great lens [Posted on 2008-06-23]
I love this lens. It is fast, sharp, and has an extremely rugged build. It is definitely a large, heavy lens compared to the DA 50-200MM, for example. On the other hand, the weather sealing is evident, the focusing ring is large, and all lens motion is internal. The SDM is quiet (though not quite a silent as the DA* 16-50mm) and silky smooth. Overall this lens is well worth the investment.
A great addition to the stable! [Posted on 2008-06-29]
The * designation of this lens is well deserved. Pentax has produced a lens that in combination with the K20D body produces superior color/tonal balance and superior sharpness characteristics. It has a solid feel, good finish, ultra quiet focusing mechanism and a firm zoom control. Also, the constant max f/2.8 aperture makes this a fast lens that allows for great low light performance, as well as excellent bokeh characteristics. And if you are looking to make a eye-popping impression on your fellow photo peers, this lens w/hood on a K10 or K20D screams "this guy knows his gear"!!
While higher in price than conventional Pentax lenses, this lens is a tremendous value compared to the premium lenses by Canon and Nikon.
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amazing lens... [Posted on 2008-08-26]
This lens is amazingly clear, focuses quietly and quickly, is easy to handle and has beautiful bokeh. I've shot one wedding and two on-location portrait sessions with this lens so far and would recommend it heartily to anyone looking for that perfect middle-ground portrait lens. 50-135 is just right to find that portrait look without being too close or too far away.
I'm still amazed at the clarity of the lens every time I look at these images. I'm using a K20D but have put the lens on my back-up Samsung GX-10 with the same results.
Buy it, you won't regret it.
Excellent. One of the best! [Posted on 2008-09-16]
I'm happy to add my voice to multiple A+ reviews for this great lens.
It's sharp, beautiful colors, bokeha, fast, silent. If you can afford it - it's no brainer.
One of the BEST pentax lenses [Posted on 2008-10-06]
This is perhaps one of the best Pentax lenses ever made. If you need this focal range just go for it! The sharpness is unparalleled! Weather sealing is also nice. I use this for pro photography and photojournalism.
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