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(From Pentax lens literature) This standard zoom lens covers focal lengths from 27mm wide angle to 82.5mm moderate telephoto (in the 35mm format). Incorporating a high-performance aspherical (AL) optical element and a super-low dispersion glass optical element in its optics, it assures outstanding image resolution and remarkable brightness, even at the edges, while effectively compensating various aberrations.
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Simplified weather-resistant construction
The new zoom lenses feature a simplified weather-resistant construction designed to minimize the intrusion of water and moisture into the lens barrel. With these lenses mounted on PENTAX weather resistant digital SLR camera bodies, the user is assured of improved durability and reliability during shooting in rain, fog or mist and at locations subject to a spray or splash of water.
The new zoom lenses feature a simplified weather-resistant construction designed to minimize the intrusion of water and moisture into the lens barrel. With these lenses mounted on PENTAX weather resistant digital SLR camera bodies, the user is assured of improved durability and reliability during shooting in rain, fog or mist and at locations subject to a spray or splash of water.
SP coating to block dust and dirt
The front surface of these lenses is treated with PENTAX-original SP (Super Protect) coating, which applies a special fluorine compound to the lens surface through a vapor deposition process. This SP coating not only effectively repels dust, water and grease, but it also makes it easy to wipe off fingerprints and cosmetics.
The front surface of these lenses is treated with PENTAX-original SP (Super Protect) coating, which applies a special fluorine compound to the lens surface through a vapor deposition process. This SP coating not only effectively repels dust, water and grease, but it also makes it easy to wipe off fingerprints and cosmetics.
Digital-SLR-exclusive optical design
PENTAX has optimized the characteristics of these lenses — including lens coating, curvature and positioning of optical elements — to reproduce the finest possible digital images. As a result, they are practically free of flare and ghost images, and bring out the best in the PENTAX digital SLR camera bodies they are coupled with.
PENTAX has optimized the characteristics of these lenses — including lens coating, curvature and positioning of optical elements — to reproduce the finest possible digital images. As a result, they are practically free of flare and ghost images, and bring out the best in the PENTAX digital SLR camera bodies they are coupled with.
Their image circle is also perfectly proportioned to the size of the image sensor used in PENTAX digital SLR cameras, helping to reduce the camera’s overall size and weight and guarantee outstanding cost performance.
Quick-Shift Focus system for instant AF/MF switching
After the subject is captured in focus by the camera’s AF system, the unique Quick-Shift Focus system lets the photographer instantly switch to manual-focus operation for final pinpoint focus adjustment.
After the subject is captured in focus by the camera’s AF system, the unique Quick-Shift Focus system lets the photographer instantly switch to manual-focus operation for final pinpoint focus adjustment.
Other features:
- Durable, dependable metallic lens mount
- Lens hood with a PL (polarizing filter) window included as a standard accessory
Note: A lighter D-AL WR variant of this lens with a plastic lens mount began shipping as a kit lens with the Pentax K-50. Apart from the plastic lens mount and slightly lighter weight (220g), it appears to be identical to the DA WR version shown here.
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Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL SMC DA WR User Reviews
8.5/10average of 4 review(s)Build Quality9.0/10Image Quality8.3/10
- 9 out of 10 pointsand recommendedbyjoe88(41 reviews)nothingI've got the white WR editionreviewed August 31st, 2019(purchased for $50)
In combination with K-S1 nearly all CA's are eliminated at f8 (one ED lens therein !)
high contrast, nice color rendition, very sharp pictures
I prefer higher ISO and shorter times 1/250-1/500 sec. - 9 out of 10 pointsand recommendedbykh1234567890(6 reviews)WR, light, small, metal mount, cheap, excellent valueUnbeatable price to performance ratio. An ideal consumer zoom. It could do with being faster, sharper, less CA, less distortion, better build, etc., but probably not at the price.reviewed January 30th, 2014(purchased for $100)
Autofocus works perfectly, quick shift focus is handy, lens hardly extends in length over its zoom range and the front element does not rotate. Bokeh is great, WR resistance is useful, the lens is very light and sturdy. Any misbehaviour (CA, barrel distortion, vignetting etc.) is predictable and easily corrected either in-camera or in post-processing. But do not put a UV filter on this lens - even a good one degrades IQ noticeably, use the hood instead to protect the front element.
My copy is acceptably sharp even wide open - if yours isn't then you either have a bad one or you are doing something wrong.
A great lens to get you started with.
Some of my shots taken with this lens are here :
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjwHojKx - 9 out of 10 pointsand recommendedbyjamesm007(7 reviews)Weather-Resistant, Metal Mount, Non-rotating front element, Good Lens Hood, near the top in image quality for Kit Lens, outstanding value.Vignetting and Soft Corners with some field curvature. Most problems go away as you stop down, not a fast lens.My numeric ratings are compared to other kit lens. What other kit lens is built better than this weather-resistant Pentax(?), none. It is WR, has a metal base, has a decent lens hood with a special removable cut-out so you can turn CPL filters, the front element does not rotate. Its at the top of kit lens in construction, that's fair IMO.reviewed March 3rd, 2010(purchased for $219)
As for the image quality its the same as the DA18-55mm II, no need for me to repeat SLRGears review or others. I concur its a good zoom lens. The biggest difference to me compared to the old Pentax kit - this one has that Pentax color and contrast, or should I say more of it. Its a fairly contrasty kit, with those Pentax colors. shoot at F8 and your taking home high quality pics. - 7 out of 10 pointsand recommendedbyconradj(1 reviews)weather resistance, image colour, light weight, good resolutionCame with my K-7. Had to return the first 2 examples of this lens, first due to optical probs and second to both optical and mechanical probs.reviewed January 22nd, 2010
Third one was a keeper. Very good sharpness in the center of the image when stopped down to f8, good rez at the edges. Some chromatic aberration and vignetting. Colour is great, contrast ditto.
Love being able to take photos outside when it's pouring rain or snowing.
i usually have the camera on a tripod when i'm using this lens, but the K-7 balances quite well in the hand when it's mounted.
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Pentax *ist DL Camera Appearance
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Before getting deeper to the Pentax ist DL Manual and its specification, firstly, we will talk about the overall look of this camera first. As we all know, it is generally stated that upgrading the products from time to time is the digital camera manufacturer’s key success.
This step is done to fulfill the users need as well as following the world’s trend. By this reason, Pentax also pays more attention on this thing. Not only upgrading the specification, but they also upgraded the look of it. Are you curious about it? Here is the review of Pentax ist DL Manual camera Look.
As explained above, Pentax *ist DL is a single reflect lens with compact body. Even it is not as small as true compact camera, this camera seems to be smaller than other SLRs. Having very ergonomic and futuristic body at 4.9 x 3.7 x 2.6 mm, the *ist DL fits very well in your hand.
Moreover, based on the Pentax ist DL manual, the overall weight is just approximately 1.1 kg covering SD card and battery. Specially designed in all-black domination, this SLR looks so cool and calm. The good news is that this camera body is working very well in the temperature at 32 up to 104 degree Fahrenheit
The Specification of Pentax *ist DL
One of the classic problems to own DSLR camera is the bulk. This condition makes most people leaving their camera at home and starting to use compact camera. How can you snap spontaneous pictures if there is no digital camera with you? Pentax *ist DL comes as the possible solution for those willing high specification SLR with compact body. This product is part of Pentax SLR families to watch. Read on to get the complete detail.
Moving to the product’s feature and software, thing to underline is the 15.7 x 23.5 mm CCD Optical Sensor.
Having 6.1 million effective pixels, you don’t need to ask about the picture quality since it will be outstanding.
Even having small body, the manufacturer equips high specification lens with 9 groups and 12 elements.
Pentax ist DL manual tells that this lens type has focal length at 18-55 mm with maximum aperture at f/3.5-5.6. This camera offers outstanding advantage of lens interchangeability with Pentax K series.
Thing you would like most is the innovative Auto Picture Mode. This feature allows you to set the picture mode instantly and automatically. Moreover, Pentax ist DL manual states that the camera supports user-friendly 2.5 inches LCD Screen to display your snaps.
Indeed you don’t want to miss every single moment in your precious time, thanks to its high-speed 2.8 fps. It means that you will be able to shot photo with moving objects. Other features to support your photography are noise-reduction system, high-speed USB 2.0 connection, and Pentax Laboratory to process RAW-data.
Quick Specification of Pentax *ist DL
Body material | Plastic coating, metal subframe |
Sensor | • 23.5 x 15.7 mm CCD sensor |
• RGB Color Filter Array | |
• Interline interlaced CCD | |
• Built-in fixed low-pass filter | |
• 6.31 million total pixels | |
• 6.1 million effective pixels | |
Image sizes | • 3008 x 2000 (Large) |
• 2400 x 1600 (Middle) | |
• 1536 x 1024 (Small) | |
File formats | • RAW (12-bit) |
• JPEG (EXIF 2.21) – 3 levels | |
Color space | • sRGB |
• Adobe RGB | |
Lenses | • Pentax KAF2, KAF, KA mount lenses |
* Power zoom not available | |
* K mount lenses available with (function limited) | |
* S mount lenses available with adapter (function limited) | |
* 67/645 lenses available with adapter (function limited) | |
FOV crop | 1.5x |
Focusing | • TTL Phase-matching AF system (3 area) |
• EV 1 to 19 (ISO 200 with 50mm F1.4 lens) detection range | |
• Wide / spot AF | |
Focus modes | • AF-Single |
• AF-Continuous (Action mode) | |
• Manual focus | |
AF assist | Yes, via flash |
Shooting modes | • Auto picture mode |
• Programmed AE Mode | |
• Shutter-Priority AE | |
• Aperture-Priority AE | |
• Metered Manual | |
• Bulb | |
• Picture modes | |
Picture modes | • Standard |
• Portrait | |
• Landscape | |
• Macro | |
• Action | |
• Night scene portrait | |
• Standard flash-off | |
Metering modes | • 16-segment |
• Center-Weighted Average | |
• Spot | |
Metering range | • EV 1 to 21.5 (at ISO 200 with 50 mm / F1.4 lens) |
AE Lock | • Button (20 sec timer) |
• Half-press shutter release | |
AE Bracketing | • 3 frames |
• 0.3, 0.5 or 1.0 EV steps | |
Exposure compen. | • -/+2.0 EV in 0.5 EV or 0.3 EV steps |
Exposure steps | • 0.5 EV |
• 0.3 EV | |
Sensitivity | • Auto * |
• ISO 200 | |
• ISO 400 | |
• ISO 800 | |
• ISO 1600 | |
• ISO 3200 | |
Shutter | • Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter |
Shutter Speed | • 30 to 1/4000 sec |
• Bulb | |
Flash X-sync | 1/180 sec |
Aperture values | Depends on lens |
DOF preview | Yes, on power switch |
White balance | • Auto |
• Daylight | |
• Cloudy | |
• Shade | |
• Tungsten | |
• Fluorescent W | |
• Fluorescent N | |
• Fluorescent D | |
• Manual | |
Image parameters | • Saturation (-2 to +2) |
• Sharpness (-2 to +2) | |
• Contrast (-2 to +2) | |
Viewfinder | • Eye-level type fixed penta-mirror finder * |
• Natural bright-matte II focusing screen * | |
• Magnification approx. x0.85 * | |
• 95% frame coverage | |
• Dioptric adjustment (-2.5 to +1.5) | |
• Viewfinder info bar | |
Viewfinder info | • Built-in flash status |
• Picture mode | |
• In-focus | |
• Shutter speed | |
• Aperture value | |
• Exposure compensation factor | |
• Manual WB | |
• Manual focus | |
• ISO sensitivity warning | |
• AE lock | |
• Focus point indication | |
• AF frame with superimposed dislpay | |
• Spot AF frame | |
LCD monitor | • 2.5″ TFT LCD * |
• 210,000 pixels | |
Custom function | • Default |
• Custom (18 functions) | |
Record review | • Off |
• 1 sec | |
• 3 sec | |
• 5 sec | |
Flash | • Built-in P-TTL pop-up flash |
• Guide number 15.6 (ISO 200/m) | |
• Angle of coverage 28 mm (35 mm equiv.) | |
• Flash sync 1/180 sec | |
• Electronic pop-up | |
Flash modes | • Auto |
• Flash on | |
• Auto & Red-eye reduction | |
• Flash on & Red-eye reduction | |
External flash | • Hot-shoe |
• Wireless sync | |
• P-TTL sync | |
Drive modes | • Single shot |
• Continuous (2.8 fps, up to 5 JPEG images, 3 RAW images) * | |
Self-timer | • 12 sec |
• 2 sec | |
Remote release | • InfraRed remote |
• Wired (optional) | |
• Instant or with 3 sec delay | |
Playback mode | • One frame |
• Zooming in/out (up to 12x) | |
• Nine-image | |
• Slideshow | |
• Image rotation | |
• Delete: One-frame-delete, All-frames-delete, Card-format, Protect | |
Menu languages | • English |
• French | |
• German | |
• Spanish | |
• Swedish * | |
• Dutch * | |
• Italian | |
• Russian | |
• Korean | |
• Chinese | |
• Japanese | |
Connectivity | • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
• Video out | |
• DC-IN | |
• Remote terminal | |
Video out | Selectable NTSC or PAL |
Storage | SD card |
Power | • 4 x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended) |
or • 2 x CR-V3 | |
• Optional AC adapter | |
Firmware | User updatable |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 67 mm (4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 in) |
Weight (unloaded) | 470 g (1 lb) |
Weight (loaded) | 565 g (1.3 lb) (reduced by approx. 15 g if using CR-V3 batteries) |
Price and Impression of Pentax *ist DL
Generally, Pentax *ist DL is high specification SLR with go-anywhere design.
Moreover, this camera features dual power source with four AA batteries or two CR-V3 batteries.
If you are looking for practical SLR, this camera might be the answer.
Get it at 995 USD and enjoy all that superiority.
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