is THIS 18-135mm lens being offered the weather sealed version?Please only answer if qualified..thanks
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sorry, i thought i answered this before. K-30 Lens Kit w DA 18-135WR.....yes, weather resistant.if the lens read DA L, then it would not be water resistant.
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the only lens for this camera that is not water resistant is the DA L. if there is no "L" you can order the lens or pkg and know that it is water resistant, even if it doesn't have the "WR" on the lens. this i asked pentax (you can call). i lost money ordering the one with the "WR" from another company. i did not have to do this. :( hope this helps.
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according to the tech at pentax, the len's marked DA or DA WR are water resistant. the len's marked DA L are NOT. this is what i was told. you can call pentax and ask. they are very nice. and yes, i found that quite confusing also, to the point that i special ordered that lens from "cell....something"can't remember the name. then i returned and paid double postage. then i called pentax. please, i know how dumb that was! :)
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Yes it is. I bought it with the K-30, specifically because it was weather sealed. I have not used the lens or the camera yet in harsh conditions. My evaluation is based on just the useability of the lens, and the quality of pictures I have gotten so far.
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Thanks Michael for sharing your experience. I myself ended up buying a 60d with 18-135 lens kit about a week ago from amazon and I am very happy both with the body as well as the Lens. I had a T2i with 18-55mm before this purchase, and I am not a pro but so far i haven't seen any degradation on the image quality between the two lenses. I like the 18-135 for its decent quality and a very practical zoom range. Not to mention that 60D is a far better body than T2i.
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I am fairly certain that this lens is not 'waterproof'. See this link:http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/lenses/pen-omd/m-zuiko-14-42mm-f3-5-5-6-ii.htmlOLY will state in the specs for any lens whether it is or is not a sealed lens. Just a bit more info, this camera is not "waterproof" per se. It is sealed against extreme weather and I can attest to that from experience. By the way, this is a great camera.
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Brandon. It doesn't say when you asked this question but I figured the answer out. First, I just purchased the last one that a storefront had for $289, so i'm sorry if I stole the lens from you :X. Second, the price is going to be interesting on this lens from here on out. It has been discontinued due to a recently announced new model. The question is how much will this new model cost? To my knowledge that hasn't been answered. I decided to snag it at this price because if the new model is upwards of $400 then it out of my price range anyway. If the new model comes out sub $400 this older model might tank in price. Supply and demand will dictate based on that information. As for big stores, I don't see you having much luck. Most did firesales and liquidated their stock already to mitigate the price risk. I can tell you that this is my first fixed lens for general photography. It hasnt even arrived yet, but when it does I plan to test it out. If its not to my liking I can resell it to you at the price I purchased + the tax I paid + shipping. I would generally just return it but that lowers your chance of it ending up in your hands. If this was a recent post just come back to me and I can show you proof that it hasn't even arrived yet :). Take care!
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I have the same queation as D Goel...and what is the "UD"? i HAVE PURCHASED TWO 60D's with the 18-135 kit lens. Had to return the first because of a flaw in the front element, now am faced with exchanging this new one as well because of dust visible in the interior glass. Am considering buying just the camera body and getting the lens separately. Maybe the kit lens is being manufactured with a lower standard of QC?
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I have been very happy with the 18-200mm. It was my first lens and remains a workhorse. I have since acquired a 28-135mm as part of a used setup and have yet to try it - there's been no need as the 18-200mm exceeds it in range.
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Thanks for your thoughts, Ken; I own the 24-105mm f/4L, but am looking for the best option for the extra focal length that makes portraits and candids really pop! As far as I can tell, even though the 200mm f/2.8 is well-built, people seem to have an almost religious zeal for the 135mm, making it all the more attractive.
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Uff... to much i will said... this are one of the finest cheapers lenses that you will find, the one thing that you must have in mind is that this is a f1.8 so that allows to get a lot more light meanwhile the 18-55 is a 3.5 and that my friend on the DLSR world is a big diference.
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The 18 - 55mm lens that comes with the K-5 is Weather resistant and I can only say that because it was the lens that came with my K-5. I have to admit that I have been impressed with both the camera and that lens. It's clear, sharp, and I was able to take photos in snowy weather without any worries although I wouldn't take it out in pouring rain.
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I have the 12mm and the Voightlander 42.5mm. I hate that the 12mm isn't weather sealed so I tried the 12-50mm but it isn't very good. I decided to sell the 12mm and get the 12-40mm based on the reviews as far as the IQ on this lens and my need for the weather sealing. It also very convenient to have a quality zoom.
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I bought it brand new. But I also bought all the lenses separately. 18-135mm and 100mm Macro are weather resistant lenses, while 55-300 is not. The body is weather-resistant.
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The 18-135 WR lens is optional. The standard lens. Is an 18-55 WR. Chech all the details of the offer. Mine was an 18-55 mm standard lens. The 18-135 is a great lens and will be used for 80% of your photos. I recommend you purchase it with the initial purchase.
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Kit lens is not weather sealed though under the Product Features Amazon bills the kit like so: Full weather sealing for worry-free use in any weather condition;
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I have three new Pentax lenses (18-135mm, 55-300mm, 100mm macro). They are all WR lenses. I don't have any newer non-WR lenses to compare, but the WR versions have a visible orange colored "O-Ring" in the face of the mount. There are no other obvious differences indicating weather resistance. My older Pentax lenses do not have the O-Ring. I bought these lenses with a new K5-II, and I'm very pleased with the combinations. (Far superior to my older K100D!) I hope this helps.
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Hi There! Sorry, but I haven't used this lens indoors and I am new to photography. I bought this lens for my trip to Africa and for my daughter's outdoor sports. I live in the Pacific NW where it rains often so that's the main reason I bought this lens is because of the weather proofing. So far I have been extremely happy with it's performance. I shoot with with the K5 IIS. Sorry I can't really comment on the numbers or stats of my pictures. All I know is the pictures I've taken have been pretty amazing. Cheers!
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NO that lens is a 77mm lens, you would need a 77mm set which I am sure they make. This will fit only a lens that is 58mm. If you look on the front end of the lens where the lens cap goes you will see a single 2 number with like this XXmm that is the ring diameter of said lens. I own the 18-135 and I know that is 77mm
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Some kits do include the weather sealed lense and some don't. The only way to know for sure is to contact the seller. Even a picture is not a good indicator. If the kit is with a standard lense purchase the body only and then get the lense separately. I did and went with the 18-135 weather sealed lense, and I love it. Very nice sharp photos. Also make sure it is a DA and not a DAL.