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Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Pentax
Category: Photography
List Price: $199.95
Buy New: $99.16
You Save: $100.79 (50%)
New (30) Used (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 2.7 x 2.7 x 2.7
MPN: 21717
Model: 21717
UPC: 027075139220
EAN: 0027075139220
ASIN: B0012QE4DK
Release Date: March 26, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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| Editorial Reviews:
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
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| Customer Reviews:
 Pentax 18-55 da II zoom lens September 12, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Don't even hesitate to buy this lens. It is as sharp in my tests as Super Takumar primes as well as East German Carl Zeiss screw mount primes.
Love the color rendition and contrast this lens produces. Even if your wallet is overflowing with cash, the lightweight flexibility and insanely low price makes it want to travel without fear of loss, damage, or cramping your style. Can't comment on the original version, but many tend to equate more $$ = better pictures. All I can say is: no lens at this price (99.00) by any manufacturer beats this one for value for the $$.
Surprisingly good optics for a value-priced lens June 14, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
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 June 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 May 17, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
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.
Pentax DA 18-55 AL II for a Pentax Pro May 7, 2008
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I'm a former pro photographer for a newspaper & now freelance my skills for special events & corporate needs. The original kit lens was quite good for general use and serves well for newspaper shots, but not up to pro standards for high resolution work. Enter the AL II designed for the newly introduced high resolution Pentax K20D:
The new AL II has improved the resolution across the entire focal range, from corner to corner. Border softening is dramatically reduced, and the original lens vignetting is all but eliminated. Pentax has made a very good kit lens noticably better.
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