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smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
- 18-55mm
- f/3.5
- Zoom
- 220 g
- Min focus 0.25 m
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Quick answer
The Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 18-55mm at f/3.5 for the Pentax K mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
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.
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 18-55mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2008
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 6
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.34x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 220 g
- Length
- 67.5 mm
- Diameter
- 68 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL?
At 18-55mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–83mm | 24.6–67.4° | 29.4–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL?
It zooms across 18-55mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-55mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–83mm on full frame, with a 24.6–67.4° horizontal and 29.4–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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