Pentax PENTAX 21880 DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Lens Review

Focal Length 18-55mm
Max Aperture f/3.5
Mount Pentax K
Stabilization No
Weather Sealed No
Weight 230 g
AF Type Autofocus
Lens Type Zoom
Pentax PENTAX 21880 DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Lens lens
69.5 Overall Score

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 46.2
Bokeh 22
Build 90.6
Macro 68.7
Optical 73.9
Aperture 41.5
Versatility 87.1
Social Proof 98.1
Stabilization 37.6

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (90th percentile) 98th
  • Strong optical (70th percentile) 91th
  • Strong macro (66th percentile) 87th

Cons

  • Below average bokeh (23th percentile) 22th

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Zoom
Focal Length Min 18
Focal Length Max 55
Elements 11
Groups 8

Aperture

Max Aperture f/3.5
Min Aperture f/22
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 6

Build

Mount Pentax K
Format APS-C
Weight 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs
Filter Thread 52

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Autofocus
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 250
Max Magnification 1:2.94

Value & Pricing

Price History

$180 $185 $190 $195 $200 Feb 21Mar 30Apr 14 $187

vs Competition

Spec Pentax PENTAX 21880 DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Lens
Focal Length 18-55mm
Max Aperture f/3.5
Mount Pentax K
Stabilization false
Weather Sealed false
Weight (g) 230
AF Type Autofocus
Lens Type Zoom
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