Product Description

Pentax 21880 DA 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6 All Weather-Resistant LENS

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Product Details

• Brand: Pentax
• Model: 21880
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.70" h x 2.70" w x 2.70" l, .51 pounds

Features

• Weather-resistant to handle damp, inclement conditions.
• Standard 3X zoom focal range for a wide range of shooting applications.
• The PENTAX-original SP (Super Protect) coating repels dust, water and grease to keep your lens clean and your image quality at its peak.
• The PENTAX-original Quick-Shift Focus System allows instant switching from autofocus to manual focus operation.
• The focal length is equivalent to 27mm-84.5mm in the 35mm format.

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
WR means moisture resistant, but Dist resistant is not listed
By Kelvin Yee
Fairly sharp lens. Lens construction seems to have good tight fit.

Picture quality is good. There is enough detail to show off the 14 mpix of the K20d sensor.


"Shift focus" is kind of a nice feature.

When K20d/K10d is set in auto focus, and the shutter button is not pressed down, the lens can be focus manually by simply turning the focus ring. No need for push/pull of focus ring for manual focus like the Tokinas.

One draw back is the focus ring turns when auto-focusing. Must keep finger away until it is done auto-focusing.

(FYI, the Nikons SilentWaveMotor lens has the same "shift focus" feature, but the focus ring does not turn when auto-focusing.)

According to the manual, 'WR' lens feature moisture resistant, but 'dust resistant' is not listed as a feature.

DA* is listed as moisture and dust resistant. (this is only a WR, and not priced like a DA*)

Not shown in the photo is the red rubber ring at the lens mount which seal the lens mount assembly when installed on the SLR.

Worth the $$$.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Really sharp lens
By D. Pinault
Bought this lens 3 weeks ago and I am really pleased with it.
I actually replaced the old 18-55 kit lens Version I with this lens
and I can really see the difference in contrast and sharpness .. So much better.
Definitely a great lens for the price.
The lens arrived on time and in perfect condition from Amazon.

Pros: Lightweight, super sharp and contrasty and Weather resistant.
Cons: A bit slow f5.6 @ 55mm

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Pentax DA 18-55 WR lens
By Waldemar Winkler
I bought this lens primarily to have a lens both smaller and lighter when traveling. This lens is highly rated, and I would concur. This lens can take advantage of the Pentax K7's distortion correction features. Because of this feature I regularly use this lens professionally for architectural photography. For a "kit" lens, this is one of the best.

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