Specially designed for Pentax digital reflex cameras the Zoom DA* smc 50-135mm f/28 ED AL ... more
[IF] SDM lens belongs to the ultrasonic DA* high-performance lens line. This standard zoom lens is extremely versatile and as well-adapted to portrait photographs...
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Specially designed for Pentax digital reflex cameras the Zoom DA* smc 50-135mm f/28 ED AL ... more
[IF] SDM lens belongs to the ultrasonic DA* high-performance lens line. This standard zoom lens is extremely versatile and as well-adapted to portrait photographs...
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PENTAX Corporation is pleased to announce the marketing of smc PENTAX-DA* 50-135 F2.8 ED ... more
[IF]SDM. Designed exclusively for use with its digital SLR cameras- this zoom lens is part of the first models of the new high-performance smc PENTAX-DA* lens s...
The K20D from Pentax is the successor to the renowned K10D,building on previous ... more
performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor andimproved light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentaxlenses. The K20D?s major advantages are its noise reduction system and its revolutionary sensitivity range of up to 6400 ISO, which ensure perfect photos without any loss in quality. Designed with a comfortable grip, the K20D comes with a custom image mode so each user can save their favouritesettings, and a shake reduction stabilisation system for clear,blur-free snaps in all circumstances. The K20D also performsbrilliantly in dusty conditions and in the rain thanks to itsweatherproof casing. Equipped with a large, 2.7? LCD screen for improvedhandling, the K20D lets you stay in control!The K20D is supplied here with the DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL SDM lens that has a 24.5-76.5mm focal length full-size equivalent. Its increased focal range, large aperture and resistance against humidity and dust make this lens an all-in-one piece of equipment that you can take with wherever you go. What's more, it includes a host of aspheric glass elements and an ultrasonic autofocus, guaranteeing unbeatable sharpness for each photo.
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Specially designed for Pentax digital reflex cameras, the Zoom DA* smc 16-50mm f/2,8 ED AL ... more
[IF] SDM lens belongs to the ultrasonic DA* high-performance lens line. With a 3x zoom factor and a focal range from 24 to 80 mm (equivalent 24x36), this standard zoom lens is extremely versatile and as well-adapted to portrait photographs as it is to landscape or even picture stories. Benefiting from what is the best in the domain of optical technology, the Zoom DA* smc 16-50mm f/2,8 ED AL [IF] SDM lens integrates 2 ED lenses with a low dispersion index and 3 aspherical lenses for optimum contrast and brightness rendering, as well as never-before-seen richness of detail. With a breakthrough SDM (Super Direct-drive Motor) focus, this lens uses ultrasonic motorisation for surprising speed and silent operation. Plus, the &ldquoQuick Shift&rdquo mode lets you change to manual focus mode at any time. In addition, the Zoom DA* smc 16-50mm f/2,8 ED AL [IF] SDM lens includes several waterproof joints and an SP (Super Protect) lens surface treatment for exemplary resistance to water and dust. Offering amazing optical quality and an unrivalled manageability, the Zoom DA* smc 16-50mm f/2,8 ED AL [IF] SDM lens will accompany your Pentax digital reflex in any circumstance, letting you enjoy its full potential. NB: the ultrasonic motorisation is only compatible with the K10D.
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The K20D from Pentax is the successor to the renowned K10D,building on previous ... more
performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor andimproved light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentaxlenses. The K20D?s major advantages are its noise reduction system and its revolutionary sensitivity range of up to 6400 ISO, which ensure perfect photos without any loss in quality. Designed with a comfortable grip, the K20D comes with a custom image mode so each user can save their favouritesettings, and a shake reduction stabilisation system for clear,blur-free snaps in all circumstances. The K20D also performsbrilliantly in dusty conditions and in the rain thanks to itsweatherproof casing. Equipped with a large, 2.7? LCD screen for improvedhandling, the K20D lets you stay in control!The K20D is supplied here with the DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL SDM lens that has a 24.5-76.5mm focal length full-size equivalent. Its increased focal range, large aperture and resistance against humidity and dust make this lens an all-in-one piece of equipment that you can take with wherever you go. What's more, it includes a host of aspheric glass elements and an ultrasonic autofocus, guaranteeing unbeatable sharpness for each photo.
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The K20D from Pentax is the successor to the renowned K10D,building on previous ... more
performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor andimproved light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentaxlenses. The K20D?s major advantages are its noise reduction system and its revolutionary sensitivity range of up to 6400 ISO, which ensure perfect photos without any loss in quality. Designed with a comfortable grip, the K20D comes with a custom image mode so each user can save their favouritesettings, and a shake reduction stabilisation system for clear,blur-free snaps in all circumstances. The K20D also performsbrilliantly in dusty conditions and in the rain thanks to itsweatherproof casing. Equipped with a large, 2.7? LCD screen for improvedhandling, the K20D lets you stay in control!The K20D is supplied here with the DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL SDM lens that has a 24.5-76.5mm focal length full-size equivalent. Its increased focal range, large aperture and resistance against humidity and dust make this lens an all-in-one piece of equipment that you can take with wherever you go. What's more, it includes a host of aspheric glass elements and an ultrasonic autofocus, guaranteeing unbeatable sharpness for each photo.
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The K20D from Pentax is the successor to the renowned K10D,building on previous ... more
performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor andimproved light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentaxlenses. The K20D?s major advantages are its noise reduction system and its revolutionary sensitivity range of up to 6400 ISO, which ensure perfect photos without any loss in quality. Designed with a comfortable grip, the K20D comes with a custom image mode so each user can save their favouritesettings, and a shake reduction stabilisation system for clear,blur-free snaps in all circumstances. The K20D also performsbrilliantly in dusty conditions and in the rain thanks to itsweatherproof casing. Equipped with a large, 2.7? LCD screen for improvedhandling, the K20D lets you stay in control!The K20D is supplied here with the DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL SDM lens that has a 24.5-76.5mm focal length full-size equivalent. Its increased focal range, large aperture and resistance against humidity and dust make this lens an all-in-one piece of equipment that you can take with wherever you go. What's more, it includes a host of aspheric glass elements and an ultrasonic autofocus, guaranteeing unbeatable sharpness for each photo.
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The K20D from Pentax is the successor to the renowned K10D,building on previous ... more
performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor andimproved light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentaxlenses. The K20D?s major advantages are its noise reduction system and its revolutionary sensitivity range of up to 6400 ISO, which ensure perfect photos without any loss in quality. Designed with a comfortable grip, the K20D comes with a custom image mode so each user can save their favouritesettings, and a shake reduction stabilisation system for clear,blur-free snaps in all circumstances. The K20D also performsbrilliantly in dusty conditions and in the rain thanks to itsweatherproof casing. Equipped with a large, 2.7? LCD screen for improvedhandling, the K20D lets you stay in control!The K20D is supplied here with the DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL SDM lens that has a 24.5-76.5mm focal length full-size equivalent. Its increased focal range, large aperture and resistance against humidity and dust make this lens an all-in-one piece of equipment that you can take with wherever you go. What's more, it includes a host of aspheric glass elements and an ultrasonic autofocus, guaranteeing unbeatable sharpness for each photo.
Postage & Packaging:refer to website Availability:available
The K20D from Pentax is the successor to the renowned K10D,building on previous ... more
performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor andimproved light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentaxlenses. The K20D?s major advantages are its noise reduction system and its revolutionary sensitivity range of up to 6400 ISO, which ensure perfect photos without any loss in quality. Designed with a comfortable grip, the K20D comes with a custom image mode so each user can save their favouritesettings, and a shake reduction stabilisation system for clear,blur-free snaps in all circumstances. The K20D also performsbrilliantly in dusty conditions and in the rain thanks to itsweatherproof casing. Equipped with a large, 2.7? LCD screen for improvedhandling, the K20D lets you stay in control!The K20D is supplied here with the DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL SDM lens that has a 24.5-76.5mm focal length full-size equivalent. Its increased focal range, large aperture and resistance against humidity and dust make this lens an all-in-one piece of equipment that you can take with wherever you go. What's more, it includes a host of aspheric glass elements and an ultrasonic autofocus, guaranteeing unbeatable sharpness for each photo.
Postage & Packaging:refer to website Availability:available
The K20D from Pentax is the successor to the renowned K10D,building on previous ... more
performances with a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor andimproved light processing, thanks to its compatibility with most Pentaxlenses. The K20D?s major advantages are its noise reduction system and its revolutionary sensitivity range of up to 6400 ISO, which ensure perfect photos without any loss in quality. Designed with a comfortable grip, the K20D comes with a custom image mode so each user can save their favouritesettings, and a shake reduction stabilisation system for clear,blur-free snaps in all circumstances. The K20D also performsbrilliantly in dusty conditions and in the rain thanks to itsweatherproof casing. Equipped with a large, 2.7? LCD screen for improvedhandling, the K20D lets you stay in control!The K20D is supplied here with the DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL SDM lens that has a 24.5-76.5mm focal length full-size equivalent. Its increased focal range, large aperture and resistance against humidity and dust make this lens an all-in-one piece of equipment that you can take with wherever you go. What's more, it includes a host of aspheric glass elements and an ultrasonic autofocus, guaranteeing unbeatable sharpness for each photo.
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Advantages: Build quality. Finish. Range. Fast maximum aperture. Disadvantages: Image quality not as good as expected. Chromatic Aberration.
removed whenever you choose to use the lens hand-held.
Being an EX DG lens, it is suitable for use on either FF (Full-Frame) or APS-C cropped sensor cameras when it effectively behaves like a 105-300mmf/2.8 (on Nikon APS-C), 112-320mmf/2.8 (on Canon APS-C) or 119-340mmf/2.8 on Sigma DSLR cameras. These make interesting options on the APS-C size sensor cameras and it can be assumed the camera has a completely different set of values when used with such cameras to those when used on full-frame. Interesting?
The fast f/2.8 maximum aperture provides great fun for shallow DOF (depth-of-field) shots where particularly at the 200mm end of the zoom, depth-of-field is excitingly shallow. Whilst the lens is referred to as 'macro' within it's descriptive title, the term is used somewhat loosely. True macro lenses provide genuine 1 to 1 life ...
Advantages: Beautiful bokeh, tack-sharp, vibration reduction, easy to use, many useful accessories Disadvantages: heavy, expensive, slight vignetting, prone to flaring
their version, the so-called "vibration reduction", was the 80-400mmf/4.5-5.6 ED. An interesting lens to be sure, but Nikon owners really started to get excited at the announcement of the AF-S 70-200 F2.8 VR. This lens, a successor of a highly regarded line of professional lenses, turned out to be spectacular: the image stabila? sorry, the vibration reduction was possibly even more effective than Canon's and the image quality? Well, I am going to discuss that right now!
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The 70-200 VR is a tack-sharp lens, as you would expect of a lens in this price class. It is not even in the same ballpark as normal consumer lenses: the colours are vibrant, the details sharp, and the bokeh (the appearance of parts of the picture that our out of focus) is stunning. The lens is particularly famous for the silky smooth rendering of out ...
Advantages: Lightweight, Compact, Fast f2.8 Aperature throughout the zoom Disadvantages: Slightly Soft at f2.8, but manageable
I bought this lens as a replacement for the 18-70mmf3.5-5.6 stock lens that came with my camera, and it was worth every penny.
The increase in image quality, sharpness and clarity of pictures has been amazing. No more fringing around the edges of bright distant objects. No barrel distortion at the very edges of the image. No plasticy cheap feel.
This lens is brilliant, especially if you don't want to fork out the enormous prices for Vibration reduction or Image Stabilising Lenses. (My camera has this built in anyway so ha!).
Having an aperature of f2.8 makes this brilliant for indoor work, as you don't have to use a flash, or push up the iso to noisy values to get sharp clear images.
For example, at 50mm, i can shoot at 1/40sec on this lens at f2.8, my old stock lens would have had me shooting at 1/10sec, which in low ...
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The smc PENTAX-DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL[IF]SDM wide angle zoom lens delivers the highest level of optical quality and includes SDM technology for fast, accurate, quiet focus. Bringing together advanced optical technologies, including aspherical elements, special optical-glass elements and original lens coatings, these new interchangeable lenses are superior to any existing lens series in terms of contrast, clarity and edge-to-edge sharpness.
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