Pentax SMC
DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
 vs
Canon
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR vs the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.
Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Learn more about
the Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Length Short Help
DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR:69 mm
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:70 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
55 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

Travel lens

$199
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has way more large zoom range
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR

Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR

Travel lens

$497
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Magnification Less magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II

Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II

Wide angle lens
Compare the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS

Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS

Lens

$247
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Pentax-k

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$459
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Pentax-k vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Low light lens

$217
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $500
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Length Longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Length Longer
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Length Longer
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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