Lens Summary
Brand: Pentax
Also Known As: Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Pentax K
Release Date: 2008-01-23
MSRP Price: $179
Made in: Japan
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The Pentax smc DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II Zoom Lens is a standard focal length zoom lens designed specifically for Pentax digital SLR cameras. Blending versatility with affordability, it has a broad range of applications from indoor pictures, portraits, and landscapes to family photos and other general situations. This lens is weather resistant to handle damp, inclement conditions, and has a great wide angle capability with a standard 3x zoom range.
Pentax smc DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 18-55mm |
| Mount Type | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.05x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.13X |
| Shake Reduction (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/3.5-f/5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 76.3° |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 28.8° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 11 |
| Lens Groups | 8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| HD Coating | No |
| Super-Multi Coating (SMC) | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Supersonic Direct-drive Motor (SDM) | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.25m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Weight | 220g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
Lens Construction
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