Pentax smc DA* 50-135 mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM
Pentax Jul 2007
Pentax APS-C

Pentax smc DA* 50-135 mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM

This is a APS-C zoom lens for Pentax K, covering 50-135 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 2007, it weighs 685 g and is weather-sealed. That combination suits portrait photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for aps-c cameras. This standard-to-telephoto zoom lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for street, documentary, everyday, portrait, events, sports. The optical design incorporates 18 elements / 14 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
50–135mm
Focal
685 g
Weight
Jul 2007
Released
Pentax site

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Good for portrait
Street Documentary Everyday Events Sports
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
50-135 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
18 elements / 14 groups
Minimum focusing distance
1.0 m (39.37 inches)
Filter size
67 mm
Lens mount
Pentax K
Dimensions
76.5 x 136 mm
Weight
685 g (24.16 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
APS-C
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait, Events, Sports

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 15% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Pentax smc DA* 50-135 mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM
Morning stroll
01 Morning stroll by Jollie Ollie
Morning stroll
02 Morning stroll by Jollie Ollie
Morning stroll
03 Morning stroll by Jollie Ollie
Morning stroll
04 Morning stroll by Jollie Ollie
Morning stroll
05 Morning stroll by Jollie Ollie
_FLX25063p
06 _FLX25063p by Félix Pérez Antón
K3 III M-250726-08
07 K3 III M-250726-08 by Steve Chasey Photography
K3 III M-250726-07
08 K3 III M-250726-07 by Steve Chasey Photography
Back to port
09 Back to port by Ryszard S.
K3 III M-250726-06
10 K3 III M-250726-06 by Steve Chasey Photography
Somewhere
11 Somewhere by Paweł_K
K3 III M-250726-05
12 K3 III M-250726-05 by Steve Chasey Photography
Eye contact
13 Eye contact by Paweł_K
K20-091108-026
14 K20-091108-026 by Steve Chasey Photography
K3 III M-250726-04
15 K3 III M-250726-04 by Steve Chasey Photography
Underskiddaw
16 Underskiddaw by Paweł_K
K3 III M-250726-03
17 K3 III M-250726-03 by Steve Chasey Photography
K3 III M-250726-01
18 K3 III M-250726-01 by Steve Chasey Photography
K3 III M-180726-32
19 K3 III M-180726-32 by Steve Chasey Photography
K3 III M-180726-31
20 K3 III M-180726-31 by Steve Chasey Photography
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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