Poll about the DA 18-135 WR
Where is the option for already have?
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I have one and, though it does have limitations, I use it a lot, far more than I ever did my 50-135*. I still use my 17-70 the most. It is very convenient to take travelling when you have to travel light - the extra range is useful. It also doesn't hunt for focus like the 17-70 can.
If you already have it, then vote on whether you'll buy it again if you lost/broke it
I voted a definite yes, I have it and I would buy it again. It is interesting that many of my best shots are now taken with that lens. Maybe that is because of its versatility, but in any case it is working very well for me.
Maybe you should separate the poll for those who have used the lens and those who are just not interested.....
I voted a firm no. I'm all for the convenience of a wide range of focal lengths but there's a limit in what current designs can achieve. My 17-70 and 50-135 covers that range with decent quality
Ah! but there are some amongst us, me included who aren't in the position to own both these lenses, as much as i would love to.
Sean
I voted a firm no. I'm all for the convenience of a wide range of focal lengths but there's a limit in what current designs can achieve. My 17-70 and 50-135 covers that range with decent quality
Ah! but there are some amongst us, me included who aren't in the position to own both these lenses, as much as i would love to.
I had them both, but I sold the 50-135. Superb lens but it sat collecting dust most of the time. Yes I liked the extra reach but hated changing lenses continuously in the field. Sad I know.
However If there is a need to travel light and not have the need for changing lenses nor need fast F-stops, then it might be a consideration.
If I was going on a trip where changing lenses and weather/atmospheric conditions could be hazardous to my camera/lenses if I had to change them often and they were not WR lenses, then I'd consider it a good option.
The negatives are of course the lower quality IQ than a DA* lens and the much higher price than a lens designed for the average user. Naturally you are paying for the convenience of the range and the WR.
Isn't that an option?
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