The WR chooses.

Vorrausschickend I must admit: I am a fanboy Pentax. I currently use, although developed by Olympus and Panasonic MFT system. But as a backup there in our family still Pentax. Our son, the K30 and the Olle 200er has taken over on the. With the DA21, the breastplate of Vivitar and a few other baby makes repeatedly to photograph spirits. If I am permitted by the time like with the 200 road. Although is for today only lowerspeedig, but that de-stresses and creates the space for good pictures.
We really only has a Zoom missing. I have already written a lot about Pentax zoom. So far, the little WR, ie the 18-55 WR was the most positive aspect among the Pentax standards. Even the 18-135WR is often offered in the kit. On the stock exchange of relevant known among Pentax users Forum I have now bought the 18-135. New Pentax the glass would be too expensive. I was excited about the Zoomkitlinse.

Who knows the 18-55 WR, also knows the 18-135. Except for the length, it is virtually identical. It feels the same way and is well sealed. The latter was the real reason to buy. The green ring on the lens signaled that also visually. In conjunction with the wide zoom range is the "Multi Zoom" the perfect complement for the Pentax. Especially when traveling, in the tank bag or next to the sand castle makes Pentaxabdichtung very good. This property of the Japan snapping I have come to appreciate even more. As always commendable not forget Pentax delivering. Cap and lens hood are. Since I could puke Real Canon and Co. Also Olympus can pay the MFT lens hoods for the 45 / 1.8 and other glasses expensive. "Well Done Boys"!
Processing Technically WR lenses are significantly better than the 0815 standards AL ind AL II. The zoom ring turns clean and fed. However, being far from sluggish. Both the K30 as well as the 200 grandmother cope well with the WR. Finding the right AF is not a problem. The volume of the WR bar is not overly. Who the FA35 / 2 or the FA50 / 1.4 knows knows what I mean. Since noise technically goes rather towards Stihl or Husquarna so saws with combustion engines.
The bayonet fits closely and accurately.

In the image quality I had expected worse. Whoever decides must be clear: A fixed focal length is better. However, the work with the "Zoom in the legs" is not always and Sherpa for the bags has also leave entitlement. Nevertheless, my copy is really not bad. The distortion can not be avoided in a push with this focal length range and is clearly perceived in the wide-angle range, it is not disturbing. Who cares should try it with the distortion correction. The light intensity is useful but not more. For low light photo session in the evening pub because I would rather a 35/2, prefer a 50 / 1.4 or the ingenious 55er Limited. My excellent 14-140 MFT glass is the Pentax but after little. It is neither decentered still has it other quirks to like to perform at standards times. Whether we believe the users on the forums, there are also the 18-135 quite a bit of variation within a series. That does not speak for the quality assurance, however, have the problem other manufacturers also. As usual, should take a closer look at a new acquisition is envisaged therefore. Amazon here is a good opportunity to do that. Return and exchange run Topp here.

Short and sweet

Positive:
+ Verrabeitung
+ Sealing
+ Handling
+ Great, practical focal range
+ Delivery including lens hood
+ Image quality

Negatives:
- Scattering series
- Price

My conclusion: Actually the 18-135WR with its properties is unrivaled and would really deserve the title "eggs Wollmilchsau". Were it not for the large series dispersion. The perspective also the price and annoys the Pentaxuser. In total, the properties the sealed Pentax is but a serious and very versatile lens. When traveling, it enjoys through the property to the camera to remain. This makes the transport easy and Techik insensitive. The Sherpa can so in his hard-earned vacation.