This lens was available from 2004 until around 2008 as the primary kit lens for Pentax DSLRs. Currently you can find it around at used camera lens sites like KEH or auction sites like eBay. It’s easy to find and very cheap. This is actually my second AL lens as I sold my first and acquired this one when I bought a used *ist D camera body recently. The 18-55mm AL fits the standard kit lens properties well, with a few positive exceptions as I’ll go over later. I’ve never been too impressed with kit lenses in general and was not fond of my first 18-55mm AL. Let’s see how this one is… Technical specifications for the lens: Lens Mount: PENTAX KAF2 Lens Construction: 12 elements in 9 groups (1 aspherical element) Angle of View: 76-29 degrees Aperture: F3.5-5.6 Number of Diaphragm Blades: 6 Minimum Aperture: F22-40 Minimum Focusing Distance: 9.84 inches (0.25m) Filter Diameter: 52mm Maximum Magnification: 0.34X Dimensions: 2.7 x 2.7″ (68.0 x 67.5mm) Weight: 7.8 oz. (220g) Case: S80-120...
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