Name: smc DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
Brand: Pentax
SKU: 593
Rating: 3.8 (9 reviews)

Pentax smc DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR top

Pentax smc DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

3.8

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.3 / 5

The focus accuracy of our test sample was very good
sharpness is quiet good from f5
Autofocus speed is pretty good

the inner lens tubes have only very marginal play and our sample did
The lens has no control surfaces other than the zoom and focus rings
the zoom ring is harder to move

Elements: 13
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 18, 135 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto

Pentax smc DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR - Pros & Cons

The focus accuracy of our test sample was very good
sharpness is quiet good from f5
Autofocus speed is pretty good
it zooms very easily
fast and silent built in AF-Motor
compact
has WR
better build and generally better centre sharpness
The very broad rubberized zoom ring operates smoothly
solid and well-built
compact and lightweight
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
reasonably fast and quiet
fast and accurate

the inner lens tubes have only very marginal play and our sample did
The lens has no control surfaces other than the zoom and focus rings
the zoom ring is harder to move
there is no corner shading
The focusing ring leaves a lot to be desired
A slim filter is unfortunately no solution
the front element does not rotate during focus operations
its lack of edge and corner sharpness
Slight vignetting was found at the maximum aperture settings
the limits of the focus are also easily overlooked
corner darkening was heavier with the 18mm focal length
Soft edges and weak telephoto performance
image quality is disappointing
its telephoto performance is quite disappointing
not really macro lens territory

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Pentax smc DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Pentax KAF3

Aperture max	3.5-5.6
Aperture min	22-38
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Elements	13
Groups	11
Special elements / coatings	1 Aspherical element
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	14.29 oz
Diameter	2.99 in
Length	2.87 in
Does not rotate on focusing	2.44 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	18 - 135
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	27.5 - 207
Angle of View	76 - 11.9
Maximum magnification	0.24 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.4
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Lens Cap Type	O-LC62
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Sealing	yes

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Pentax smc DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR Pentax - Editorial Reviews (4)

3.3

Based on 4 reviews

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Imaging Resource

Published: 20.09.2010

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Photo Review

Published: 04.11.2015

Pentax smc DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL IF DC WR lens

4.1

A weather-resistant, extended-range, kit zoom lens for Pentax K-AF mount DSLR cameras.

DPReview

Published: 20.09.2010

Pentax smc DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL IF DC WR lens

Pre-Photokina 2010: In conjunction with its introduction of the K-5, Pentax has announced the smc DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] DC WR lens. With an equivalent focal length ranging from 27.5mm wide angle to 207mm telephoto, the weather-resistant lens is made up of 13 elements in 11 groups including ED glass, hybrid aspherical and glass-moulded aspherical elements. Priced at £599.99, the lens will be available from November 2010.

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PCMAG

Published: 25.06.2012

Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR Review

2.5

The Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR lens features an all-weather design and delivers on its promise of a long zoom range, but its image quality is disappointing.