Product Description

The smc P-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL 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. 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 format. Focal length equivalent to 27mm to 82.5mm in the 35mm format Minimum Aperture - F22-38 Lens Construction - 11 elements in 8 groups Angle of View - 76-29 degrees with Pentax Digital SLRs Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.82' (0.25m) Diaphragm Control - Fully Automatic Maximum Diameter x Minimum Length - 2.7 x 2.7 (68.0 x 67.5mm) Weight - 7.8 ounces (220 grams) without hood

Product Details

• Brand: Pentax
• Model: 21717
• Released on: 2008-03-26
• Dimensions: 2.70" h x 2.70" w x 2.70" l, .49 pounds

Features

• Box Content - smc Pentax DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL II (21717), Lens Hood PH-RBA 52mm (38759), Lens Cap O-LC52 52mm (31522), and Rear Lens Cap B (31006)
• Ideal zoom focal range for a wide range of shooting applications
• Improved resolution to match with high-resolution sensors
• Pentax SP coating protects the exposed lens elements
• Aspherical elements compensate for spherical aberration

Customer Reviews

Surprisingly good optics for a value-priced lens
A noticeable improvement over the first edition of this lens. Lightweight and small and the optics stand up to the much higher priced lenses. I recommend this lens to anyone interested in a great lightweight walk-around zoom.

A step above the previous version of this lens
It's still a "kit" lens but the improvement is visible especially with the lens wide open. It has replaced my previous kit lens as an easy go-to lens for travel when concerns with expensive gear might spoil the fun.

Nice improvement
This lense is a nice improvement over the original 18-55MM. You have about a 1 F-stop change in light transmission. The edges are much clearer. This is the best kit lense by far compared to any competitor.