Best standard zoom lenses for Pentax K: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 81 standard zoom lenses for Pentax K. General-purpose zooms that start at 35mm or wider and reach somewhere between 50mm and 135mm.
How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.
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1.Pentax smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM
16-50mm · f/2.8 · Pentax K
A constant f/2.8 standard zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies, with SDM focusing. It weighs about 565 g and takes 77mm filters.
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2.Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
17-50mm · f/2.8 · Pentax K
A popular APS-C standard zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, much used on Pentax bodies with in-body stabilization. It has a 67mm filter thread and a minimum focus distance of 0.27 m.
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3.Pentax smc Pentax-DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM
17-70mm · f/4.0 · Pentax K
A versatile standard zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies with SDM focusing. It weighs about 485 g and takes 67mm filters.
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4.Pentax HD Pentax-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW
16-50mm · f/2.8 · Pentax K
A constant f/2.8 standard zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies, with a PLM motor and all-weather construction. It weighs about 712 g and takes 77mm filters.
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5.Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR
28-105mm · f/3.5 · Pentax K
A compact full-frame standard zoom for Pentax with weather resistance and a quiet DC motor. It weighs about 440 g and takes 62mm filters.
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6.Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
18-55mm · f/3.5 · Pentax K
A 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens, the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. A popular general-purpose zoom for Pentax APS-C cameras.
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7.Pentax HD Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR
24-70mm · f/2.8 · Pentax K
An f/2.8 standard zoom for Pentax full-frame with weather resistance. It uses SDM and HD coating.
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8.Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM
16-50mm · f/2.8 · Pentax K
A 16-50mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens, the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. A premium weather-resistant "Star" series lens for ...
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9.Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
17-70mm · f/2.8 · Pentax K
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM: an APS-C macro zoom lens with a 17-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8-4, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. ...
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10.Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro
28-75mm · f/2.8 · Pentax K
This 28-75mm f/2.8 full-frame macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with aspherical elements. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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11.Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II
18-55mm · f/3.5 · Pentax K
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II: a standard zoom lens with a 18-55mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Pentax K mount cameras. A popular general-purpose zoom for Pentax APS-C came...
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12.Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE
18-50mm · f/4.5 · Pentax K
A retractable weather-resistant kit zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies, weighing about 158 g. It takes 58mm filters and focuses as close as 0.3 m.