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Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE Review
Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE

Main Features

  • 18-50mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Pentax KAF3 Mount
  • Weight: 158g.
  • Diameter: 41mm
  • Length: 71mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.3m
  • Max Magnification:0.23x
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Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE Overview
Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Pentax KAF3 mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE is compatible with cameras that have Pentax KAF3 lens mount.Some of the latest released cameras with Pentax KAF3 lens mount are Pentax KP, Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-3 II.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE is APS-C / DX.

Focal Range

Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE has a focal range of 18-50mm and 2.8X zoom ratio. When mounted on a APS-C / DX format camera, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27 - 75mm.

Body Colour

Black, white

Zoom Method

Rotary (extending)

Aperture

Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE has a max aperture of f4 at 18mm and max aperture of f5.6 at 50mm .
Pros and Cons of Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE

PROs
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Pentax
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Pentax KAF3
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-50mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black, white
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 2.8X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements HD, SP coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.23X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 158g
Diameter 41mm
Length 71mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE
is the Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE
is the Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE
Does Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE have Image Stabilization?
Does Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE have Aperture Ring?
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE
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