- Pentax KAF Mount
- Equivalent focal length 27.5-84 millimeter in the 35 millimeter format with *ist DS
- Responsive “Quick-Shift Focus System” allows instant shift from auto focus to manual focus
- The image circle is designed to match the CCD used in Pentax digital SLRs
- Comes with a lens hood to minimize flare and ghost images
Product Description
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Auto Focus Zoom Lens FeaturesThe PENTAX smc P-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 is recommended for use with digital cameras. Ideal for beginners, it provides a focal length covering a wide to moderate wide-angle range. Like all PENTAX lenses, the smc P-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 zoom lens is treated with PENTAX’s acclaimed smc coating for maximum light transmission, sharp definition, and high contrast while minimizing flare and ghost imaging.FeaturesPENTAX KAF MountEquivalent focal length to 27.5mm-84mm in the 35mm format with *ist DSCompact dimensions with minimal aberrationsResponsive “Quick-Shift Focus System” allows instant shift from AF to MFThe image circle is designed to match the CCD used in PENTAX digital SLRsComes with a lens hood to minimize flare and ghost imagesWhat’s in The Box:DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Lens (21547)Lens Hood PH-RBA 52mm (38741)Lens Cap F 52mm (31515)… More >>
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
Charlie Brown // Jul 20, 2010 at 1:46 pm
I am pretty sure that this is the worst kit lens among any SRL brands
(Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, etc). You might better use a decent point
and shoot, if you are going to use this lens. True, it is good enough
“for the price”. But then why would you buy a porche and install a cheapo
$50 tires ? I wish Pentax built a better kit lens which is $30-50 more
expensive, which matches or exceeds the quality of Nikon, Canon, or Sony.
Jacob H. Harrer // Jul 20, 2010 at 2:52 pm
The autofocus on this lens is much too slow. In addition, the aperture doesn’t allow enough light it. The lense would be useful for a beginner, but I would invest a bit more in a more solid lense with a lower aperture setting. Pentax offers hundreds of thousands of quality used lenses.
Julie Boe // Jul 20, 2010 at 5:49 pm
This is a great addition! Works great! You will not regret this purchase. We are very pleased with this item and highly recommend it. It arrived quickly as well.
John T. McLaughlin // Jul 20, 2010 at 6:21 pm
This lens, which was designed to go with my Pentax K110D camera works well with it and I am impressed with it light weight. I havent used it enough to make a definitive statement about it’s pictures, but at first look they appear a little darker than those made on the same camera with my old, compatable Pentax lenses.
N. Savoiu // Jul 20, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Stop it down a bit and it does the job. Not recommended for low light.