Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL vs Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5

Both are Pentax K zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pentax · 2008

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

f/3.5220 g

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Tokina

AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5

f/3.5

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Pick the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL if

You need more reach: 55mm vs 40mm at the long end

Pick the Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5 if

You want a wider view: 17mm vs 18mm at the wide end

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and the Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5
	Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL	Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5
Brand	Pentax	Tokina
Format	APS-C	not listed
Focal length	18-55mm	17-40mm
Weight	220 g	not listed
Length	67.5 mm	not listed
Diameter	68 mm	not listed
Filter thread	52 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.25 m	not listed
Max magnification	0.34×	not listed
Aperture blades	6	not listed
Optical design	11 elements / 8 groups	not listed
Image stabilization	No	not listed
Released	2008	not listed

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Pentax K both
Type: Zoom both
Max aperture: f/3.5 both

Our notes

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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Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5

The Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5 is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 17-40mm at f/3.5-4.5 for Pentax K mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.