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Pentax smc DA 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM

Pentax smc DA 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM
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Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 133 reviews of Pentax smc DA 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

On average, users rate this product 92/100 and experts rate this product 78/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax smc DA 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Pentax smc DA 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Pentax smc DA 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 87 user reviews of Pentax smc DA 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jon Tarrant (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Pentax smc DA 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Review

 

What Digital Camera tests the Pentax smc DA 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM lens to find out if it's as good as the price suggests.

Weather-resistant, Replicates 70-200mm focal range

Zoom ring should be wider, hefty price

Sep, 2012
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Pentax SMC-DA 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM

 

While Pentax got left behind a little at the dawn of the digital age, their recently announced lens roadmap shows they are coming back with a vengeance. This optic is the first in a series of professionally specified lenses to hit the marketplace....

Good build and feel with dust and moisture sealing; Excellent optical performance; Fast and quiet autofocus

Expensive, although worth the money

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Pentax SMC 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) DA* SDM

 

The Pentax SMC 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) DA* SDM is one of a new range of Pentax DA* lenses that use an in-built supersonic motor (SDM) to reduce AF noise.

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Expert review by (opticallimits.com)

Pentax SMC-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM

 

The new Pentax SMC-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM is an urgently needed addition tothe line-up - till its release the low-end DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 EDwas the only current production tele zoom lens by Pentax. It is a dedicated APS-C lenswith a...

The Pentax SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM is a high quality medium tele zoomlens but just like its Tokina cousin it is not without flaws. Theresolution figures are generally very good to excellent except a drop inborder quality at wide-open...

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Pentax SMC DA Star 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM

 

The Pentax SMC DA Star 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM is a pro-level zoom lens with weather sealing and a wide aperture, but it is a bit soft at its longest focal length and on the pricey side.

Fixed f/2.8 aperture. Useful focal range. Full weather sealing. Internal zoom and focus design. Light for its class.

A little soft at 135mm. So-so edge performance at f/2.8. Pricey. No tripod collar.

Jun, 2013
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Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Pentax 50-135mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM SMC DA* review by 3systemuser

 

the AF of this lens is on a bit slow side but its very accurate and unlike the DA*16-50f2.8 , it does not share the annoyingSDM failure issue.

sharp as an expensive prime, mine has good distortion control , small and sealed

flare resistance could be a bit better

Feb, 2011
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Consumer review (cameraworld.com)

Best lens ever !

 

It's Just one of the best lenses I have ever owned

Consistent Output ; Durable ; Easily Interchangeable ; Rugged ; Strong Construction

Heavy

Nov, 2010
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Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Pentax 50-135mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM SMC DA* review by kjelle

 

Pros:

IQ, SDM

AF a little on the slow side

May, 2009
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Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Pentax 50-135mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM SMC DA* review by farmerjim

 

A great lens. I use this one and the 16-45 F4 as my primary lenses now.

Smooth lens, great photos

(small gripes) Weight and lack of tripod collar

Jan, 2008
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Pentax 50-135mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM SMC DA* review by rei_vilo

 

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.

Excellent image quality • Build high quality • Silent and fast AF • In-door versatibilty

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

Sep, 2007
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