【Top Mint】PENTAX SMC PENTAX-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL for Pentax K Japan#E0137

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【Top Mint】PENTAX SMC PENTAX-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL for Pentax K Japan#E0137

Name: 【Top Mint】PENTAX SMC PENTAX-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL for Pentax K Japan#E0137
Brand: Pentax
SKU: 20260831JPY
Price: 20.25 USD
Availability: InStock

$20.25

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PENTAX SMC PENTAX-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL for Pentax K Japan#E0137

About This Item

Carefully inspected used camera lens from Japan.
We specialize in pre-owned cameras and lenses and inspect each item before listing and shipment.

Appearance

This is a used camera lens. It shows minimal signs of use such as light scratches or small paint wear.
Overall it remains in very good cosmetic condition for a pre-owned item.
Please carefully check the photos for the exact condition of the item.

Condition

The lens has been tested and confirmed to work properly.

Autofocus works properly
Aperture blades move smoothly

Please note that this is a used lens, so minor signs of age or use may be present.

Optical System

No fungus
No haze or fog
No scratches
No balsam separation

The optics are clear and suitable for normal shooting.

Included Items

Lens Only.

Pentax SMC PENTAX-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Zoom Lens K Mount Japan #E0137

Detailed Specifications

Brand: PENTAX
Model: SMC PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL
Lens Type: Standard Zoom Lens
Lens Mount: Pentax K Mount
Format: APS-C
Focal Length: 18-55mm
35mm Equivalent: Approx. 27.5-84.5mm
Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-5.6
Minimum Aperture: f/22-38
Optical Construction: 12 Elements in 9 Groups
Special Optical Element: Aspherical Lens (AL)
Diaphragm Blades: 6
Angle of View: 76°-29°
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.25m / 0.82 ft
Maximum Magnification: 0.34x
Filter Size: 52mm
Focus Type: Autofocus / Manual Focus
Quick-Shift Focus System: Yes
Aperture Ring: No
Aperture Control: Camera Body Control
Dimensions: Approx. 68 x 67.5mm
Weight: Approx. 225g / 7.9 oz
Compatible Lens Hood: PH-RBA52
Compatible Front Cap: O-LC52
Country of Origin: Japan

Official PENTAX specifications confirm the 12-element/9-group optical design, 0.25m minimum focusing distance, 0.34x maximum magnification, 52mm filter and 225g weight.

Camera Store Comment

The SMC PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL is a compact and versatile standard zoom lens designed specifically for PENTAX APS-C digital SLR cameras.

Its 18-55mm focal range provides an approximately 27.5-84.5mm equivalent field of view, covering everything from wide-angle to medium telephoto. This makes it an excellent everyday lens for landscapes, travel, street photography, family photos, portraits, food, and general snapshots.

One of the biggest advantages of this lens is its versatility. At 18mm, the wide-angle perspective is useful for landscapes, architecture, interiors, travel scenes, and group photographs. Around the middle of the zoom range, it works naturally for everyday photography, while the 55mm end provides a useful perspective for portraits and more subject-focused compositions.

The optical construction consists of 12 elements in 9 groups and incorporates an aspherical lens element. The aspherical design helps correct optical aberrations while allowing the lens to remain compact and lightweight.

Another useful feature is the Quick-Shift Focus System. After autofocus has achieved focus, the photographer can make manual focus adjustments without changing the focus mode, providing additional control when precise focusing is required.

The lens also offers an impressive minimum focusing distance of only 0.25m and maximum magnification of 0.34x. This makes it particularly useful for photographing flowers, food, small objects, products, and other close-range subjects in addition to normal everyday photography.

At approximately 225g, the lens is lightweight and easy to carry. Its compact dimensions make it a practical companion for travel and long days of photography, especially when paired with a compact PENTAX DSLR body.

The 52mm filter thread is a convenient and commonly available size, making it easy to use protective filters, polarizers, and other photographic filters.

The SMC PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL is especially recommended for:

Everyday photography
Travel and sightseeing
Landscape photography
Family and group photos
Street photography
Portrait photography
Food and close-up photography
Beginners using a PENTAX DSLR
Photographers looking for a compact standard zoom
PENTAX users wanting a lightweight walk-around lens

Overall, the SMC PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL is an excellent all-purpose standard zoom lens for the PENTAX APS-C system. Its useful 18-55mm range, compact 225g construction, close 0.25m focusing capability, aspherical optical design, and Quick-Shift Focus System make it a practical lens for a wide variety of everyday photographic situations.

Everything shown in the photos is included in the package.

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