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

$197
18-55 mm
autofocus 3.1x zoom lens
f/3.5-5.6
variable aperture

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10 users at B&H Photo Video

"For landscape photos during the winter months and in wet or dusty conditions, it is a great lens."

"This lens is workhorses, very nice contrast, fast autofocus, WR is very nice, just like water proof, I took alot pictures during raining, white water rafting, biking."

"If I had to offer one complaint, it would be that the focus ring is a bit loose."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Pentax K-30, Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-5 II.

horizontal angle of view
66.7 - 24.3°
27.5-83.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

Cons

The Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR vs other Pentax K lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Narrow aperture
	f/3.5

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	18 mm
	Max focal length	55 mm	below average
	Zoom range	3.1x
	Magnification	1:2.9 (0.3x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.5
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	f/38	unique
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Pentax K
	Length	69 mm	above average
	Diameter	69 mm
	Filter size	52 mm
	Weight	230 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	66.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	24.2°
	Wide vertical	47.1°
	Telephoto vertical	16.2°
	Wide diagonal	76.4°
	Telephoto diagonal	28.9°

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greg urbano

(0:07 PM, December 19, 2010)

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

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

Cons

The Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR vs other Pentax K lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR lens?

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