smc DA * 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM - PENTAXWORLD

PENTAX smc DA * 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM

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1	6716	Sun, 23 September 2007

Recommended By	Average Price	Average Rating
100% of reviewers	USD900.00	10.0

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Description:	The PENTAX DA * 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) telephoto zoom lens is designed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras, delivering the highest level of ultimate optical image quality. With aspherical elements, special optical-glass elements and original lens coatings, this lens is superior in terms of contrast, clarity and edge-to-edge sharpness. The 50-135mm features tightly sealed, weather-resistant and dust-resistant construction to enhance durability for use in rain or dusty conditions. A new SDM system has been incorporated for smoother, quieter autofocusing operation using a built-in supersonic motor. It also features the PENTAX-original Quick-Shift Focus System for instant switching to manual-focus operation and PENTAX-original SP (Super Protect) coating to repel dust, water and grease. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Keywords:	smc DA * 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM
MSRP:	US$999.95
Weight:	24.2 oz. (685g) without hood, 27.0 oz. (765g) with hood

Author

rei_vilo

Registered: June 2007
Location: Paris, France
Posts: 201

Review Date: Sun, 23 September 2007

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: USD900.00 | Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Superior quality image
Cons:	Big and heavy, short range (50-135mm only)

Compared to the 50-200mm, the DA* 50-135 deliver superior quality image (lower CA, lower vignetting). Main drawback is weight: K10D + DA* 50-135 = 1.5 kg / 3.3 lb. I wish it could provide a wider range!

Pros
* Build high quality
* Silent and fast AF
* Lens and image quality
* In-door versatibilty

Cons
* Some vignetting
* Weight and size
* Specific handling of the K10D + 50-135mm

Wrap-up
* With this new lens, we're dealing with truly professional gear. I would say that the DA* 50-135mm is the lens the K10D was waiting for.
* As always with Pentax, ergonomics and ease of use are great.
* But this comes at a price, in term of weight and size, which may imply a learning curve, and also a stronger bag Smile.
* During my test today, I haven't felt the limitation to 135mm and haven't missed the extra zoom provided by the DA 50-200mm.
* Most important, image quality is here and I had a lot of fun.

Full review at http://sites.google.com/site/vilorei/photography/pentax-da-50-135mm-f28-ed-if-sdm-user-review

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rei_vilo
K-5 + BG4 + DA* 16-50 + DA* 50-135 + DA* 60-250 + AF-540FGZ
sites.google.com/site/vilorei/photography