Pentax SMC-DA 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM LENS

[kcsum]

Just placed an order. Now must wait patiently.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=24335431

[Redsun]

wow $799USD is like $1.2k+?
That sounds like a good price!

[zelphyr]

what about the customs? just let me know when you got the lens!

[roentarre]

I am actually thinking about getting since the price drop.

Would love to see how it turns out in the indoor sports game ...

[fengwei]

Originally Posted by roentarre I am actually thinking about getting since the price drop. Would love to see how it turns out in the indoor sports game ...

Well, B&H just increased the price to 1K USD

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._f_2_8_ED.html

[creampuff]

B&H probably either could have:
a) made a mistake in the earlier pricing,
b) used the marketing ploy of low intro price to attract orders away from their competitors or
c) was advised by Pentax USA to sell closer to RRP.

[kcsum]

Hooray!!! I received confirmation from BH that my lens has been shipped. Now tuning to UPS to track my lens. Status is now "In Transit". Can't wait to receive it.

[kohweeloon]

Originally Posted by kcsum Just placed an order. Now must wait patiently. http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=24335431

one question??is this SDM the same speed as canon USM???

thank

[creampuff]

Don't know about the speed comparison but the principle of the Supersonic vs Ultrasonic lens is the same.

[kcsum]

Lens arrived this afternoon. Need to pay another $96, for GST I think. Will try to update the firmware tonight and take some photos.later.

[kcsum]

Just some photos for the lens first.

[kcsum]

[polantics]

and do give feedback on the lens!

[airconvent]

wah....you should post one of those famous youtube "unboxing" video and give a running commentary on it.

For sample, refer to this www.tracyandmatt.co.uk These guys unbox all new smartphones and windows mobile pdas..

[fengwei]

Originally Posted by kcsum

That's a cool looking lens, I'm sure you'd love it. Do give us some first hand feedback here

Can't wait to test one at the COMEX show

[VSonic06]

I know its a DA lens but I wonder if it is usable on a Pentax 35mm film camera? ie. no vignetting?

[kcsum]

Bear with me as photo taking is just my hobby. I am not a pro and so can only write in simple english.

Ok, just updated my cam with the latest firmware. Took some photos in my house, including my son and wife.

First impression,

1. Noise - the lens is real quiet. In fact, it is the shutter that is making noise.
2. AF is fast. I believe it will be even faster in broad day light.
3. Color - excellent, much much better and natural compared to the Sigma 17-70mm. My wife even commented that the black is black and the blue is really blue. Although I did know what she meant but I trusted her because she used to work in color lab operating color printing machine and printing photos. Beside, the difference in color was the first thing I came to notice between the 2 lens.
4. Sharpness - speechless, you won't be dispointed. The reputation of the * lens continued in this lens.

The photos below were taken with the built-in flash and were resized. No PP was done. Will try to take more photos tomorrow.









This is a 100% cropped without resize or PP:



Anyone need a full size image can send me your personal email. Will try to do it for you all. But give me time.

[fengwei]

Originally Posted by kcsum Bear with me as photo taking is just my hobby. I am not a pro and so can only write in simple english. Ok, just updated my cam with the latest firmware. Took some photos in my house, including my son and wife. First impression, ...

Thanks for the first hand review. I knew it'd be a great performer. Can't wait to get one myself

Cheers!

[eow]

most of yr shot is taken at F8 except for pics #4 (f3.5).
any shot taken at f2.8?

[istDeS]

Congrats on your purchase and thanks for the first hand review. Some shots at f/2.8 will be good.