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NikonToPentax wrote:
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.....

Comment by giofi posted on Poll about the DA 18-135 WR at 13/08/2011 - 21:11

My conclusion is that I am actually quite happy with my 18-135, in real life I find it performs quite well for me. Of course it does not compare well to specialised lenses, that is expectable.

Comment by giofi posted on 18-135 has been slaughtered by Photozone at 02/08/2011 - 17:48

And if you decide to get the DAL version you can order a clone lens hood from China for about 5 gbp...

Comment by giofi posted on TAMRON 18-200mm 3,5-6,3 XR Di II Pentax at 02/08/2011 - 00:03

I also had this lens for a while, I agree it is not a stellar performer..... You do not mention whether you are specifically looking for a super zoom and your budget. If a super zoom, I would recommend the Tamron / Pentax 18-250, but it does cost more (used). If a super zoom is not a must, then the DA 18-55 + DA 55-300 provide a very solid combination for a reasonable cost, and you can go with the DAL version of both if budget is an issue.

Comment by giofi posted on TAMRON 18-200mm 3,5-6,3 XR Di II Pentax at 01/08/2011 - 14:47

Bret, sorry for the slow reply, I am traveling at the moment, back home in 10 days or so. Let's lock the date after that, when family activities back home are clear, ok? Any of your suggestions are good for me.

Comment by giofi posted on Uusimaa meet at 29/07/2011 - 06:58

MrCynical wrote:

Mike-P wrote:
How many times do we actually crop a picture to 100%? Don't think I have ever done it to be honest. All this pixel peeping rubbish is useless in everyday use, as long as the finished article looks sharp then that's all that matters.

Looks fine to me.

When making large prints? (15x10 or greater is my rough guesstimate for the K20D)

Or when cropping the photo? A number of pictures I have taken with this lens where cropped, and are still quite sharp.
But IMO in addition to sharpness, this lens focuses fast, which is what some of you had mentioned before I bought it. I have taken pictures at boys' football matches ( I cannot post them unfortunately) and results were far better than what I have had earlier!

Enjoy your lens, we could have a joint test when we organize the Finnish meet....

Comment by giofi posted on quick siggy 100-300 sharpness test... at 29/07/2011 - 06:54

Hi Bret, good thought, when were you thinking of organizing it?

Comment by giofi posted on Uusimaa meet at 20/07/2011 - 20:57

Mine it's me, taken by my sister. Nothing fancy

Comment by giofi posted on Your Avatar at 20/07/2011 - 00:19

It probably would, but the first part of the holiday will be very relaxing and an opportunity to dedicate some time to taking pictures with different lenses, then I will be traveling and I am planning to take the 18-135 and the 12-24, maybe nothing else. The other lenses will be "parked".

Comment by giofi posted on Pentax 18-135 not recognized at 16/07/2011 - 22:39

Thanks for all the suggestions, I am a bit slow in reacting as I am packing and leaving for a 3 wks holiday in Italy, early flight tomorrow. As usual one of the biggest challenge is deciding which lenses to take....

I will try with the Pentax utility, if that works, then it's a sw issue I suppose.

Comment by giofi posted on Pentax 18-135 not recognized at 16/07/2011 - 22:01

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