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Pentax smc DA 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
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| Manufacturer | Pentax |
|---|---|
| Model | smc DA 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR |
| Lens style | Universal zoom |
| Focal length | 18 - 55 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5 - 5.6 |
| Angle of view | 76 - 29 o |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.25 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1:2.94 |
| Minimum aperture | 38 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 6 |
| Auto focus type | AF |
| Lens Construction | 11 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm |
| Macro | No |
| Available mounts | Pentax K |
| Dimensions | 68.5 x 67.5 mm |
| Weight | 230 g |
| Additional information |
Owners reviews (11)
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price: 50
User profile: Amateur
Cons: none
Pros: sharp standard zoom lens, much more better than other brands at f 8 best sharpness CA\'s are fully eliminated by mordern pentax cameras by internal changing program feature. water resistant
Summary: highly recommended, if you\'ve got no moday producton !
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: Kit
User profile: Amateur
Cons: extremely soft, regardless of aperture and focal length
Pros: built quality, WR sealing, low weight
Summary: I bought a K30 kit w/ this lens. I sent the lens two times to Pentax Service due to poor IQ. First time it was adjusted, but there was no visible improvement of the IQ. Second time Pentax stated, the lens is within the specification. Now I use my old Sigma 18-200 DC again. This is not an amazing lens to. But belief me, it's MUCH! bether than the 18-55WR.
Overall
Owner since: 3 years
Price:
User profile: Semipro
Cons: So incredibly soft at 55mm regardless of aperture it is useless. You'd do better with an iPhone. Towards the middle of the range, stopped down to f.8 or so, it's almost OK, but then it softens again as you zoom to 18mm. It seems to prefer shorter focal distance as well, to the point where macro close-ups in the 35mm range are can approach "sharp", but nothing else at any range will be, and as you approach infinity it is so bad that I seriously thought something was wrong with my camera body.
Pros: the weather-resistant constructions would be a huge plus if it were protecting a worthwhile lens. I was really excited about this before I discovered the poor image quality.
Summary: There is no reason to buy this lens. If all you get is a sub-par 35mm lens, why not get a prime that will reward you with sharp images every time? In my book anyway, there is no purpose to owning a lens that can't produce sharp images, no matter how many focal lengths it doesn't do it at, or that it can not do it in the rain too.
Overall
Owner since: 3 years
Price: $230
User profile: Semipro
Cons: Some softness (field curvature mainly) in the 18-25mm range Wide open some soft spots here and there
Pros: Nice rich contrast and color no matter the f/stop, focal length Sharp from 35mm to 55mm even wide open Build quality is high compared to other kit lens. Weather Resistant!
Summary: How much do other manufactures make you pay for weather resistance in a dSLR zoom lens? Most have plastic mounts! This has a metal mount. I have taken this lens apart. Its well made. The optical quality is average for a kit lens which is not a bad thing considering all the other features this lens offers. Even the lens hood is special and has a door to turn CPL filters. A true high value lens for the money.
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: 184
User profile: Professional
Cons: Average IQ, a little soft
Pros: Metal mount, good build quality, good contrast
Summary: OK, for a consumer grade lens.Iīve used better pentax kits lenses in the past.
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: included
User profile: Amateur
Cons: few distorsion on 18mm, otherwise nothing
Pros: high contrast,high sharpness, if stopped a few down, very nice colours, no chromatic aberrations on my K5, water protection
Summary: my lens is very high developped technical product, an excellent kit lens, buy it alone or with body
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price: 80
User profile: Amateur
Cons: wide agle somewhat week, when using 18mm, not so sharp in the corners, some CA's
Pros: 35mm extreme sharpness, nice protection against humidity, using with kx, if you activate ca's elimination, very precious lens,stopped down to 5,6-8, you'll get very sharp photos. I prefer to use it from 24mm up to 55mm:raelly nice results
Summary: buy it, but use elimination of CA's of your kx,kr,k5 or k30, so you'll have a great lens for few money
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: £50
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Soft. Slow. Colour rendering is poor. CA. It's a kit lens I guess.
Pros: Weather resistant, but that's all.
Summary: Buy body only and save space in your camera bag.
Overall
Owner since: 2 years
Price: kit lens f
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Soft, soft, soft
Pros: Weather resistant
Summary: CA on corners, barrel distortion at wide end, NOT SAHRP al all.
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: £50 S
User profile: Semipro
Cons: Can be slightly dark in the corner but that's not a problem in this day and age.
Pros: Very small and light but also great build quality, Love the lens hood with the polariser window, Its weather proof and the SMC coating is easy to wipe dry in the rain.
Summary: Great if you own a Pentax.
Overall
Owner since: 3 months
Price: kit lens w
User profile: Semipro
Cons: Canīt think of any :-)
Pros: Astonishing build and optical quality bearing in mind the low price.
Summary: I first bought this lens in kit for back-up purposes only and currently stays attached to the body most of the time. Resolution is well above average (I should say near excellent at all focal lenghts from f5.6 onwards. The (very) little bit of chromatic aberration that may be noticeable on corners of very large prints is almost 100% corrected by the K-7 software. Same comments for the low distortion in the short focal lenght end. I am really please with this lens.