The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung D-Xenon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 and the Pentax 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Samsung D-Xenon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 weighs 225g, which means it is 5g (2%) lighter than the Pentax 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR which has a weight of 230g.
Filter Threads
Both the Samsung D-Xenon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 and the Pentax 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Samsung D-Xenon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount whereas the Pentax 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR has the Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount and Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-55mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F5.6.
