Name: smc DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
Brand: Pentax
SKU: 614
Rating: 4.3 (7 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
the zoom and focus ring have a rubber coating and operate quite smoothly
Colour is great

AF noise level is a bit on the high side
My numeric ratings are compared to other kit lens
Vignetting and Soft Corners with some field curvature

Elements: 12
Focus method: Extending front
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 18, 55 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto

Pentax smc DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - Pros & Cons

make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
the zoom and focus ring have a rubber coating and operate quite smoothly
Colour is great
contrast ditto
very light and sturdy
The AF speed is extremely fast and surprisingly accurate on the
Both the zoom and focus ring operate quite smooth
solid and well-built
seldom necessary

AF noise level is a bit on the high side
My numeric ratings are compared to other kit lens
Vignetting and Soft Corners with some field curvature
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The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
have been coated to reduce flare and ghosting

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Pentax smc DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Pentax KAF

Aperture max	3.5-5.6
Aperture min	22-38
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	6

Elements	12
Groups	9
Special elements / coatings	1 Aspherical element
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	7.94 oz
Diameter	2.68 in
Length	2.66 in
Does not rotate on focusing	2.05 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	18 - 55
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	27 - 82.5
Maximum magnification	0.34 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Extending front
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Screw drive from camera
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.25
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes

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Pentax smc DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Pentax - Editorial Reviews (4)

4.1

Based on 4 reviews

Pentax smc DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Pentax DA 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 AL review

DPReview

Published: 28.01.2008

Pentax DA 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 AL review

4.1

The SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 AL, to give it its full name, is Pentax’s take on the ubiquitous ‘kit lens’ concept, designed to offer a functional lens to sell with their SLR bodies at the lowest possible price. And while most of the other manufacturers have taken the opportunity to explore how to build a lens as simply as possible, and using as much plastic as they can get away with, Pentax have taken a different approach.

Pentax smc DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens

Photo Review

Published: 16.02.2012

smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens

4.0

A lightweight standard zoom kit lens for Pentax DSLR cameras.The smc Pentax-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL lens supplied for us to review with the K-m camera body was not quite the same as the lens that is sold as a stand-alone item and shown on Pentax's website. There was no green band on the review lens and no focus markings in front of the focusing ring and, although the dimensions of the review lens matched those of the lens listed on the Pentax website, it appeared to be less refined.