Manufacturer description: This lens blends versatility with affordability, giving the casual photographer a broader canvas without having to carry a multitude of lenses. Great wide-angle capability with a standard 3X zoom range

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Pentax smc DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Review

Review, Jan 28, 2008

Pentax DA 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 AL Lens Review

Jan 28, 2008

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Lens type	Zoom lens
Focal length	18–55 mm
Image stab.	No
Lens mount	Pentax KAF
Max aperture	F3.5–5.6
Min aperture	F22–38
Min focus	0.25 m (9.84″)
Max magnification	0.34×
Weight	225 g (0.50 lb)
Length	68 mm (2.66″)

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