Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR vs Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL is lighter by 220g.
- Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
- Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR reaches further (105mm vs 55mm).
| Spec | HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR | smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 28-105mm | 18-55mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | n/a | 2008 |
| Weight g | 440 | 220 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 62 | 52 |
| Length mm | 87.0 | 67.5 |
| Diameter mm | 73.0 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.5 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 6 |
| Format | n/a | aps-c |
| Groups | n/a | 8 |
| Elements | n/a | 11 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.34 |
Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR
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.
Pros
- Light at about 440 g
- Weather resistant
- Quiet DC motor
- Useful 28-105mm range
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Not suited to low light
- Plastic body
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
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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