How does this lens compare to a Nikon 18-140mm lens? I have both Pentax K 5 and Nikon D 7000 bodies.
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Robert - Only had the lens for a couple of hours - it had quite a bit of distortion at 18mm.. plus the one I received was a "grey" market one.. no us warranty.. and I was not comfortable with that.. so, I returned it. Never used it in the field.. hope this helps..
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I don't have both for a one on one comparison of the image quality, but the 35mm f2.8 macro generally has slightly better ratings. Check out the reviews on the Pentax Forums web site. The main reason I purchased it was for the macro capability. It also has metal vs plastic housing which may or may not be an issue depending on how you use it.
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The 18-140mm lens is a very good lens. I did trade mine for a 16-85mm lens that fit my work better. Also I have used the18-200mm lens which is also a very good lens. I don't think you could go wrong with any of these lens. The choice remains on what you want from your lens.
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The 24-70 is great for family portraits on the wider end. For individual portraits, and this may sound counter-intuitive, a 70-200 is better for the bokeh and getting in tight on your subject, but that's if you're shooting full frame. If you're using it on a DX body like the D5000, I think the range is ideal. As for the lens, it is an incredibly high image quality optic that can potentially stay with you forever as you upgrade from camera to camera. Good lenses are an investment. Mediocre lenses get replaced as your skills improve, pretty much like dslr bodies. I bought this to replace a Nikon 28-105, which I've happily retired. So, in short, buy this great lens if you plan to stay with Nikon bodies.
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My Nikon 18-140 is now my goto lense. It is very sharp, especially at f9-f11.
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I own a D7100 and use 4 lens on it, The 18-300mm is a little heavy but it's a "Can Do" lens for most things. Add the 10-24mm and you can really open a lot of WIDE doors. The 50mm f/1.4G is Awesome at night, you won't believe how great your shoots are. I also have the 35mm, great for a light weight great shooting day. These 4 you won't miss anything.
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Yes, I use it on my K-5. I just shot over 2000 pictures with it in Israel and Jordan. It's my go-to lens for foreign travel where quick grab shots are the rule and a wide variety of many focal lengths are needed. I complement it with my Pentax 12-24mm zoom for interior shots.To respond to one of the other comments...it Won't fit ANY K-mount camera. It uses an internal ultrasonic motor for focusing and requires a fairly recent body with the internal electrical contacts for the lens motor drive. My K-7 and K-20D also have the additional focusing motor contacts, but (for example) my earlier ist*DS2 does not. Yes, I use it on my K-5. I just shot over 2000 pictures with it in Israel and Jordan. It's my go-to lens for foreign travel where quick grab shots are the rule and a wide variety of many focal lengths are needed. I complement it with my Pentax 12-24mm zoom for interior shots.To respond to one of the other comments...it Won't fit ANY K-mount camera. It uses an internal ultrasonic motor for focusing and requires a fairly recent body with the internal electrical contacts for the lens motor drive. My K-7 and K-20D also have the additional focusing motor contacts, but (for example)... » Read More Yes, I use it on my K-5. I just shot over 2000 pictures with it in Israel and Jordan. It's my go-to lens for foreign travel where quick grab shots are the rule and a wide variety of many focal lengths are needed. I complement it with my Pentax 12-24mm zoom for interior shots.To respond to one of the other comments...it Won't fit ANY K-mount camera. It uses an internal ultrasonic motor for focusing and requires a fairly recent body with the internal electrical contacts for the lens motor drive. My K-7 and K-20D also have the additional focusing motor contacts, but (for example) my earlier ist*DS2 does not. « Show Less
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I own both. Bought one of first 18-200s made in Japan to go with my first dslr: D50 that I got for a trip to the Bahamas. Have wonderful images I still enjoy. Now have lightweight D5000 and super D7000. Bought 18-140 for light weight to hike w/D5000. Use 28-200 w/D7000 otherwise.Both focus quickly, iq is similar. Both have VR but 200 has active mode for shooting while moving, which I love. So 140 wins on weight, price, while 200 adds focal length and versatile VR.
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This is a great lens, but sports is not really it's thing. Out it might do alright. Sigma has always been the winner for sports, either the 50-150 2.8 or the 70-200 2.8. Don't just take my word for it. Look at the Pentax forums website under the tab lens database. Real helpful reviews.
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Hi B. Sabb, I have use this lens for at least 2 yrs and taking tons of photo with that. It is a very sharp lens after f2.8 and excellent for portraiture. But it is not focus quick. If u want a quick Pentax lens, u might consider the one with "screw-drive" only, say the DA70. It is super sharp and focus quick. Enjoy your shooting. If u want to take your kids photo, i recommend u take the FA31 instead. As kids always move sudden and go closer to u, a wider lens is much better. Adam
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Oh, and the larger aperture allows you to play with depth of field and shoot in low light conditions without having to crank up the ISO and the associated noise. It's really nice for portraits. If you are looking for top quality in a "normal" lens(like a 50mm was in film formats) you can pay alot for the great Pentax 31mm or (right now) about the same as the 50mm for a DA 35mm that is still a very nice lens. BTW: Pentax is planning on putting out an "improved" series of fixed lenses at a higher price so you might want to take advantage of the clearance sales now.
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I went to Paris (and Provence) in June/July. Here's what I took: 2 X Pentax K-x Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens (Black) Pentax 14mm f/2.8 DA ED (IF) Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras SIGMA 18-50mm f/2.8 HSM ED SD Rokinon FE8M-P 8mm F3.5 Fisheye Lens for Pentax (Black) These worked very well. If you prefer telephoto, you could just go with the tele-zoom. If you prefer wide-angle, the 14mm is tough to beat. The SIGMA 18-50 f/2.8 is significantly sharper and faster than the kit 18-55. I also own the Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung DSLR Cameras which is a very nice lens; but the IQ on the TAMRON blows it away. And it's razor sharp even at f/2.8 and has almost no chromatic aberation. My latest addition is: Pentax 70mm f/2.4 DA Limited Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras, which is a fantastic portrait lens. I would also recommend a large flash unit; but if you want to go light weight, the built in flash works well enough for most situations (with a near subject.)
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It depends upon the lens (if it's a prime), and/or the focal length (if it's a zoom). I frequently use the excellent 35mm f/1.8 DX lens in FX mode on my D700. There is certainly some fall off at the corners, but it works well for my uses (location portraits, and indoor people events).
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i bought that lens for my d7000 and had great success with it . i gave my daughter the camera and lens and since have bought the d800 and liked the lens so much i bought it again for that camera . with that said i recently sold that lens and am in the process of getting the newest nikon lens the 80-400mm . to sum up my reply great lens but its my understanding that because of the wide range the sensor area is always affected but should work fine when used on your d700...i believe this lens is a great buy
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I have a Pentax d100. The standard lens will only take 52mm so I use 2 step up rings, one to 55 and then one to 58. I purposely bought 58mm so I could use it on all my lens. It works great on all lens.
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I don't have the Pentax 35 mm macro so I can't give an honest answer to your question however I do use a Pentax DA 40 mm LTD and the Pentax DA 35 mm f/2.4 comes close to that. The exception is at f/2.4 the DA is soft at mid point to the edges and there is some CA problems, sometimes in low contrast compositions, stopping down 1+ stops generally corrects all of these problems though. I do like the DA 35 mm a great deal. Light weight, very good to excellent IQ and an excellent price point. But you can't compare it to a Pentax DA 35 mm Macro which, according to reviews on Pentax Forums, is a superb lens. Hope this helps. I don't have the Pentax 35 mm macro so I can't give an honest answer to your question however I do use a Pentax DA 40 mm LTD and the Pentax DA 35 mm f/2.4 comes close to that. The exception is at f/2.4 the DA is soft at mid point to the edges and there is some CA problems, sometimes in low contrast compositions, stopping down 1+ stops generally corrects all of these problems though. I do like the DA 35 mm a great deal. Light weight, very good to excellent IQ and an excellent price point. But you can't compare it to a Pentax DA 35 mm Macro which, according to reviews on Pentax Forums, is a... » Read More I don't have the Pentax 35 mm macro so I can't give an honest answer to your question however I do use a Pentax DA 40 mm LTD and the Pentax DA 35 mm f/2.4 comes close to that. The exception is at f/2.4 the DA is soft at mid point to the edges and there is some CA problems, sometimes in low contrast compositions, stopping down 1+ stops generally corrects all of these problems though. I do like the DA 35 mm a great deal. Light weight, very good to excellent IQ and an excellent price point. But you can't compare it to a Pentax DA 35 mm Macro which, according to reviews on Pentax Forums, is a superb lens. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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The DA is a digital lens and the K-R is a digital. Pentax has not changed it's mount in decades, the only thing I can't answer are whether the contact points that connect the lens to the body are fully compatable