This lens blends versatility with affordability, giving the casual photographer a broader canvas without having to carry a multitude of lenses. Plus, it’s weather-resistant to handle damp, inclement conditions. Great wide-angle capability with a standard 3× zoom range.
Technical data |
Format compatibility | Pentax crop frame DSLRs |
Lens mount | Pentax KAF |
Zoom / fix | Zoom lens |
Lens type | Standard zoom |
Focal length | 18 – 55 mm |
Focal length (35mm camera equivalent) | 27.5 – 84.5 mm |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5 – 5.6 |
Minimum aperture | f/22 – 38 |
Optical construction | 11 elements in 8 groups |
Focusing | Autofocus / Manual focus |
AF motor | Screw drive |
Full mechanical manual focus override | No |
Image stabiliser | Yes |
Minimum focus distance | 25 cm |
No. of diaphragm blades | 6 |
Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.34× |
General |
Diameter | 67.5 mm |
Length | 68.5 mm |
Weight | 230 g |
Filter thread | 52 mm |
Weather sealing | Dustproof and weatherproof |
Package contents | Lens / Front lens cap / Rear lens cap / Lens hood |