Pentax HD DA 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE : Specifications and Opinions

Pentax HD DA 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE

The Pentax HD DA 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE is a standard lens for APS-C, manufactured from 2015 to 2024 (discontinued). The focus is done by Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic), it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 129 €;

10 users have given it an average vote of 8.0 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Pentax: this lens is compatible with reflex APS-C Pentax.

Specifications
Focal lenght	18-50 mm
Angle of view	77.3 - 32.1° (equivalent to a 27-75mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4-5.6
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	11 elements in 8 groups
Min. focus distance	0.30 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.23x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	No
Focus	Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic)
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	58 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	158 g
Dimensions	71 x 41 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

PietroCv

sent on 25 Marzo 2024

Pros: Lightweight, compact, good sharpness, fast AF, typical Pentax contrast and color rendering, special lens hood that excludes the need to mount UV filters, pressure cap.

Cons: Plastic attachment; a bit dark; AC sometimes intrusive; but above all the release mechanism that makes it look like a toy.

Opinion: A good lens if it weren't for this rather fake unlocking mechanism, which greatly detracts from its good optical qualities. It's not a blade like its big brother 16-85 but it does its job quite well, good sharpness with color rendering and contrast in line with pentax lenses (and this is already worth the expense) with a fast and precise AF (except for some rare cases, especially at the beginning, of f/b focus). Taken for its lightness it turned out to be more than my expectations, where it lightened a lot my outings with the K3-2, the only drawback in the performance are the Chromatic Aberrations sometimes excessive and annoying. Unfortunately, the unlocking mechanism is aberrant (the Nikon is much better), it makes it look like a toy and severely limits the pleasure of use. If your need is to lighten (as well as make more compact) your rides, I would say that it turns out to be a good purchase.

user241076

sent on 25 Dicembre 2022

Pros: Lightweight, compact, autofocus, tropicalization, price. Better than the old 18-55mm lens kit.

Cons: Plastic, if it had been f2.8-4 it would have been top

Opinion: I bought it used 2 days ago for my KP to replace it to my old 18-55 and I could only try it in the evening. I immediately noticed that it has vignetting already at 1600 ISO It is solved by removing all corrections from the quick menu (info button) and with post-production. In the next few days I will try it with sunlight. I missed the classic zoom lens in kit. I was attracted by the compactness when closed and for the WR. The autofocus is fast and really quiet. I had already tried it in the store and as a result in sharpness I find it better than my old 18-55mm. Rating 8,5

Niria93

sent on 19 Luglio 2022

Pros: Compact, WR, lightweight

Cons: Dark, not very versatile

Opinion: Objective had in kit with the k70, it proved to be excellent both to start and to continue. I must say that it is not very versatile, not having an important opening, but in landscaping it does its job well, obviously being an economic goal. A great value is the compactness that makes it comfortable to carry, both for reasons of space and weight, reasons why I can say that it is a lens to always carry with you.

Zadro

sent on 18 Aprile 2017

Pros: Tropicalised, from tiny reclined, value

Cons: Very dark, flare, uncomfortable the release mechanism, plastic

Opinion: I had it in kit. I took him everywhere, he took water, dust, sand and never surrendered. For what it costs combined with a car and for the purpose it aims to achieve I would say that is a lens more than succeeded. And 'dark (and God forbid, size, date), it has any optical defect and it is inconvenient to unlock (sometimes you have to tilt your car down to open it up to close). As a starting point is perfect.

user44306

sent on 03 Maggio 2015

Pros: Compactness, tropicalization, image quality to a lens kit

Cons: A bit 'dark, it would be preferable in some mm below

Opinion: After replacing my long lens kit (the 18-135) with pro lenses, looking for portability and compactness for family walks, I took this little one on the day of its release on the market are very italiano.rnNe happy! Very good autofocus, image quality higher than the average of the kit, especially with regard to the chromatic aberrations that are almost absent. The yield on the edge is not bad, even TA.rnUnico true fact is the release mechanism that is really very hard to operate, and does not transmit particular fluidity (normally the lens from a good feeling and it's also very well-assembled). rnDavvero recommended as optical kit!

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