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Phil

John

Via Amazon - I think that the Hahnel ones came from Harrison Cameras. I can't recall who the supplier was for the Maxsima ones.

Phil

I used the Hahnel ones in my K-r and now use Maxsima ones in my K-5iis - never had any problems with either.

Phil

A couple from near to Tower Bridge taken on Tuesday. All taken using the DA 18-135 & K-5iis.

1) HMS Belfast from near the Hayes Galleria




2) Tower Bridge from near to City Hall




3) Tower of London from near City Hall

Hello and welcome. Looking forward to seeing some of your images in due course.

Phil

I use the 18-135 as my general walkabout lens, and I think that it's a much underrated lens.

Phil

I don't have a single favourite lens as it depends on what I'm doin. However, for what it's worth I'd pick three - two of which are previously mentioned above.

1) Pentax DA 18-135 as put forward by John. I agree with everything he has to say about it - a much underrated lens (IMHO)

2) Tamron SP 90 F2.8, as put forward by Rich. Super sharp and lovely to use.

3) Probably my favourite - Vivitar 28mm F2.8 (Komine A03) version. All metal and built like a tank, great colours, lovely feel, close focus, really sharp - just a pleasure to use. I'm not even sure how long I have owned it - probably from the early 80's. There are lots of versions of this lens, but the general concensus is that this (the A03) version is the best. You can also get an F2.0 version which is very highly regarded elsewhere!

Phil

...... and another in Surrey. The K-5iiS is lovely to use and I'm sure that you'll enjoy it when you find one.

Phil

What a great set. They're all good but Nos. 3 & 4 stand out for me.

Phil

I have the Metz 44 AF1 and while I don't use a lot, it's always performed well for me when I use it. It's straightforward to use and has enough power for what I want.

Whether or not it's the best value in that price range - others may be better placed than me to express an opinion on that, as I got it as a present.

Phil