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Anateur/Enthusiast Photographer
2009-06-10Don't let anyone tell you anything about the negative side of this DA 18-250mm zoom lens. It is a little darling gadget in exploring good photography. Amateur and enthusiast would just love to have one in his bag. Its focal length is tremendous. You can zoom back and fore with one touch. I was laboriously using two lenses (18-55mm and 50-200mm) in the past; now I just carry one with my camera inseparably. Best of all, it has a tiny lock switch on the barrel to prevent extending out when you carry your equipment up-side-down. Otherwise, you probably have to use a suspender to hold it back.
The best option!
2009-06-08The best option for people like me, who wants to take good pictures but are a little lazy to carry a big bag of accessories every time you go out.
Good photos in all range, good build and love the "lock" key... perfect!
BTW, Pentax rules!
This + In-Body SR = Epic Win
2009-06-01I've recently bought this lens with a Pentax k20d body. There are many people who would say that the sharpness is not good, or you just can't have it all in one.
Mount this on a K20D and you'll have a 18-250 IS lens with embedded MTF chart for Program AE. Then set your Program AE line by custom functions for MTF priority. You'll get VERY nice images.
This lens is invaluable especially when travelling or having a day off with friends and going around. You'll not struggle with changing the lens to get a good shot and you'll not get any dust on your sensor. I believe this is a very important thing for roaming amateur photographers like me. Of course there are many exceptional lenses for studio shots or specialized shots. But as for general walk around lens, as far as you use it with a in-body SR Pentax, this lens cannot be beaten.
great lens
2009-05-04Perfect lens for everyday with kids. Great for ball games for the long distant shots.
Good allround lens
2009-04-28Fair to good image quality
Sometime slow focus in low light situation
Zoom creeping is a problem but Zoom lock switch help.
I own Pentax 16-50DA* and 12-24DA but this 18-250 mm lens still my workhorse lens due to very compact size and long zoom length.
You need to step down F stop to get a very good quality though.
So in a good light condition, it a very very good lens and the prize is very reasonable. However, Canon and Nikon will get same Temron 18-250mm lens with cheaper prize.
It a very best value lens to buy, you will not regret.
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