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Pentax smc DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR

Pentax's weather-sealed kit zoom (27-84mm equivalent), made to match weather-resistant bodies. 235g, screw-drive AF, close focus to 25cm.

Starting from
£179 new
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Core
Released
2009
Focal Length
18–55mm
Aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Compatible Mount
Pentax K-mount
Filter Size
52mm
Dimensions
68.5mm diameter × 67.5mm length
Weight
235g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Screw drive from the camera body
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
6
Magnification
0.34x
Min. Focus Distance
0.25m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.1
Street
6.0
Travel
6.8
Wedding & Events
5.8
Vlogging & Video
5.2
Filmmaking
4.3
Documentary
4.4
Landscape
5.9
Casual
6.9
Food
4.0
Macro
4.0
Architecture
4.9
Astrophotography
3.9
Underwater
4.8
✅ Great For
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Casual 6.9 Strong on focal length, value for money and portability.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Astrophotography 3.9 Held back by maximum aperture and focal length.
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Macro 4.0 Held back by optical quality and optical stabilisation.
🍽️
Food 4.0 Held back by optical quality and maximum aperture.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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