Pentax SMCP-DA 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR (Weather Resistant) Autofocus Zoom Lens for Digital SLRs.

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Pentax SMCP-DA 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR (Weather Resistant) Autofocus Zoom Lens for Digital SLRs.

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Model	21880
UPC	027075154407
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Select Lens Style	Wide Zooms
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Pentax SMCP-DA 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR (Weather Resistant) Autofocus Zoom Lens for Digital SLRs. Reviews

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Pentax SMCP-DA 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR (Weather Resistant) Autofocus Zoom Lens for Digital SLRs. Review

More than your average Kit Lens!

★★★★★

5.0

"Kit lenses are generally regarded as just something to "tide you over" 'til you can afford a "real" lens. Not the Pentax smc DA 18-55m F3.5-5.6 AL WR! This lens is very versatile and the pictures it renders are consistently sharp, with great contrast, color and clarity. The workmanship and the mater …" Read Full Review »

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Jul 24 2009

Steve

Upstate New York

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Pentax SMCP-DA 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR (Weather Resistant) Autofocus Zoom Lens for Digital SLRs. Review

Do not overlook this kit lens

★★★★★

5.0

"I have a K200D and I was looking at the DA* 16-50mm but after reading some of the negative reviews I was a little nervous. Given that I already have a Sigma 24-60mm F2.8 (which I like) this weather sealed lens was just what I was looking for.

Do not hesitate to buy this lens if you're looking fo …" Read Full Review »

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Sep 10 2009

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Pentax SMCP-DA 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR (Weather Resistant) Autofocus Zoom Lens for Digital SLRs. Review

Great Lens!

★★★★★

5.0

"This is a great lens. I bought it to replace a Sigma 17-70. The resolution is a lot better, colour rendition is fantastic, nice bokeh, verryy light and with a useful lens hood that lets you play with your polariser filter. I love that I can carry it the whole day and not end up with a sore neck a …" Read Full Review »

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Sep 6 2009

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Low Cost Weatherized Alternative to DA*

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4.0

"Looking for low cost weatherized alternative for K10 and K20. Was put off buy high cost of DA 16 - 50. Lack of SDM not an issue for my usage. Own Sigma 17 - 70 as main walkaround lens. Owned the orginal 18- 50. This lens was a definate upgrade to the orginal. Only replaces Sigma when weather an issu …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Sep 3 2009

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Excellent Pentax lens!

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5.0

"Great lens! "

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Pentax SMCP-DA 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR (Weather Resistant) Autofocus Zoom Lens for Digital SLRs. Reviews

More than your average Kit Lens!

Do not overlook this kit lens

Great Lens!

Low Cost Weatherized Alternative to DA*

Excellent Pentax lens!

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