Pentax 18-55mm WR Lens Review by Gene Wright

Description: Pentax SMCP-DA 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Autofocus Zoom Lens

Pentax SMCP-DA 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Autofocus Zoom Lens

Pentax SMCP-DA 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Lens - Top Profile

The DA 18-55mm II is the ideal zoom lens for a wide range of shooting applications, covering a wide to moderate wide-angle. This lens has improved resolution to match with high resolution sensors and PENTAX SP coating which protects the exposed lens elements.

Pentax SMCP-DA 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Lens with Hood

Pentax SMCP-DA 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Lens - Profile with Hood

Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLRs, the DA 18-55mm II has aspherical elements to compensate for spherical aberration, and a focal length equivalent to 27mm to 82.5mm in the 35mm

Features

The Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Zoom Lens is a standard focal length zoom lens designed specifically for Pentax digital SLR cameras. Blending versatility with affordability, it has a broad range of applications from indoor pictures, portraits, and landscapes to family photos and other general situations. This lens is weather resistant to handle damp, inclement conditions, and has a great wide angle capability with a standard 3x zoom range.

Weather Resistant
Weather resistant to handle damp, inclement conditions.

SP Coating
Pentax Original SP (Super Protect) coating repels dust, water and grease.

Compensation for Spherical Aberration
This lens has aspherical elements to help compensate for spherical aberration.

Equivalent to 27 - 84.5mm lens
Focal length is equivalent to 27mm - 84.5mm in the 35mm format.

Specifications
Overview
Lens styleZoom lens  
Max Format Size APS-C / DX  
Lens focal length18 – 55 mm  
Stabilization type No  
Camera mount Pentax KAF  
Angle of view 76 - 29° (with Pentax Digital SLR camera body)  
Aperture
Largest aperture opening F3.5 - F5.6  
Smallest aperture opening F22.0 - F38.0  
Includes aperture ring No  
Total diaphragm blades 6  
Optics
Total Elements 12  
Number of Groups 9  
Coatings / special elements 1 Aspherical element  
Focusing
Minimum focus distance 0.25 m (9.84")  
Maximum magnification ratio 0.34 x  
Autofocus type Yes  
Lens motor Screw drive from camera  
Full time manual focus Yes  
Focusing method Extending front  
Lens distance scale Yes  
Depth of field scale Yes  
Physical
Overall weight230 g (0.51 lb) 8.1 oz  
Lens diameter 69 mm (2.70")  
Overall length 68 mm (2.66")  
Sealing Yes  
Lens color Black  
Zooming method Rotary (extending)  
Filter thread size 52 mm  
Filter annotations does not rotate on focus  
Lens hood included Yes  
Lens hood code PH-RBA Petal type  
Tripod collar included No

Item Includes

• Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Zoom Lens
• Lens Hood (PH-RBC52mm)
• Front Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap
• 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty

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