Pentax DA 18-55mm lens

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

Key features
Maker: Pentax
Application: Standard zoom
Technical data
Type: Zoom
Focal length: 18-55mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 27-82.5mm
Frame coverage: APS-C 1.5x
Aperture (max/min): f/3.5-5.6 / f/22-38
Construction: 8 groups / 11 elements
# Diaphragm blades: 6
Close focus distance: 9.84 in (0.25 m)
Max. magnification: 0.34x
Physical
Max. diameter: 2.7 in (68 mm)
Max. length: 2.7 in (67.5 mm)
Weight: 7.8 oz (220g)
Filter diameter: 52mm
Accessories
Lens hood: PH-RBA 52mm
Case: S80-120
Angle of view
Diagonal: 76°-28°
History
Introduced: 2008
Retail info
MSRP US$ $199.95

The SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL lens is a standard zoom lens for the Pentax K mount. It is often sold as a kit lens with Pentax digital SLR cameras and has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27-82.5mm. There are four versions of this lens:

The DA II, DA L, and DA WR versions all share the same optical construction.

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