About the Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Built for the road
Built for the road
Everyone needs a lens like this in their kit: one that can weather the elements and get you crisp images wherever your subject takes you. The Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL is just the lens you'll need when you're not sure what's next a dramatic landscape, a child's face out on the playground or a drenching rainstorm. With weather-resistant, dust-resistant construction, this lens is the perfect companion to the Pentax K-5 weather-resistant digital SLR. Between the two, you'll have a combo that's built for bringing home the elusive shot under challenging circumstances.
While this lens is rugged, it has a sophisticated side as well. It's got a useful maximum aperture range of f/3.5-5.6, so it's ready for shooting in the great outdoors. Aspherical glass elements, plus special Pentax coatings make your images as sharp and artifact-free as they can be. The Quick-Shift focus system allows instant on-the-fly switching from auto to manual focus.
Product highlights:
- Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL standard kit zoom lens with 35mm equivalent of 27-84.5mm
- compatible with Pentax K-mount digital SLR and hybrid cameras, especially the weather-resistant Pentax K-5
- aspherical glass lens elements and specialized coatings correct chromatic aberration for excellent image quality and sharpness
- tightly sealed, weather-resistant and dust-resistant construction enhances durability for use in both rainy and dusty conditions
- features the ideal standard zoom focal range for a wide range of shooting applications
- constructed of 11 elements in 8 groups
- minimum focus distance: 9-7/8"
- minimum aperture: f/22-38
- filter size: 52mm
- lens is 2-3/4" long, 2-3/4" in diameter
- weight: 8.1 ounces
- supplied accessories: front and rear lens caps
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # 21880
What's in the box:
- SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR lens (with attached front and rear lens caps)
- PH-RBC 52mm lens hood (installed on lens)
- Operating Manual
- Notification of Change of Company Name sheet
- Pentax Worldwide Service Network sheet
- Serial Number Card
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Mount Type | K-mount | |
Sensor Size | --- | |
Image Stabilization | No | |
Lens Type | Standard zoom | |
Focal Length | 18-55mm | |
Maximum Aperture | F3.5 (W) - 5.6 (T) | |
Weight | 8.3 ounces | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
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Features
Overview: The smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR is a 3x standard zoom lens for Pentax D-SLR and interchangeable lens cameras. It is weather-resistant for shooting in damp, inclement conditions.
Lens Mount: The lens has a KAF-mount, and can fit Pentax D-SLR and interchangeable lens cameras with KAF, KAF2 and KAF3 mounts. This includes the Pentax K-5 and K-01 cameras.
Zoom Ring: With the 18-55mm lens, zooming is performed by rotating the zoom ring (closest to the camera body). Markings are provided at 18, 24, 35, 45, and 55mm.
Lens Hood: The lens kit includes the PH-RBC 52mm lens hood to keep unwanted light out of the lens, and protect the front of the lens. The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage. When installed, the hood adds approximately 1-1/4" to the overall length of the lens.
Super Protect: The Pentax-original SP (Super Protect) coating repels dust, water, and grease to help keep the lens clean.
Specifications:
- Focal Length: 18-55mm
- 35mm Equivalent: 27.5-84.5mm
- Lens Construction: 11 elements in 8 groups
- Mount Type: KAF-mount
- Maximum Aperture: F3.5-F5.6
- Minimum Aperture: F22-F38
- Maximum Magnification: 0.34x
- Angle of View: 76° to 29°
- Minimum Focus Distance: 9.84"
- Lens Hood: PH-RBC
- Filter Diameter: 52mm
- Dimensions:
- Diameter: 2.685"
- Length: 3.221" (3.637" w/caps)
- Weight: 8.3 ounces (9.2 oz w/lens hood)
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Fantastically versatile lens, at t great price.
Jerry from Brentwood, CA