Samsung D-Xenon 18-55. Weather Resistant?

jeztastic · 04-10-2012, 05:48 AM

Hi,

A batch of these lenses are going for peanuts on eBay. Are they completely identical to the Pentax DA WR versions? I'm guessing they are but I want to know for sure.

Jez

RickyFromVegas · 04-10-2012, 05:52 AM

MY bad. Sorry. Haven't slept in 30+ hours, and I am going crazy.

Vylen · 04-10-2012, 05:53 AM

They're not WR. These should be based on the standard 18-55 AL II (or is it AL I?).

pxpaulx · 04-10-2012, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by Vylen

They're not WR. These should be based on the standard 18-55 AL II (or is it AL I?).

They would be AL I equivalents (definitely not WR) - if memory serves the AL II weren't released until the K20d due to the higher sensor resolution (I might be wrong, the II version may have came with the K10d, however unless these were their last production stock they are likely AL I versions as most of the samsung re-badged cameras were pre-K10d, though they did have a K20d re-badge as well, I don't think they ever branded their kit lenses differently).

To the OP, where are you seeing these lenses for peanuts? I don't see them on ebay with a quick search.

jeztastic · 04-10-2012, 06:27 AM

The outward design is identical to the WR version though, which did not come out till after the AL II, right?

causey · 04-10-2012, 07:19 AM

The D-Xenon 18-55mm appears to be the equivalent of the first version of the DA 18-55, which has 12 elements, 9 groups, and weighs 225 grams:
SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database
LensTip.com - lens review, lenses reviews, lens specification - Lenstip.com

DA 18-55 AL II has 11 elements, 8 groups, and weighs 220 grams:
SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL II Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

jeztastic · 04-10-2012, 12:50 PM

Interesting. I thought it was gonna be a bargain, but probably not worth it - the AL I is reputed to be inferior to the AL II, and no WR. I'll pass.

okcameradude · 04-10-2012, 04:13 PM

I have seen DA 18-55 AL II's go for less than what they are asking on the Samsungs.

alstauffer · 04-11-2012, 02:28 PM

I have one; it's definitely not weather sealed. As mentioned above, I've read that it is identical to the DA 18-55 AL I.

04-10-2012, 05:48 AM	#1
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596	Samsung D-Xenon 18-55. Weather Resistant? Hi, A batch of these lenses are going for peanuts on eBay. Are they completely identical to the Pentax DA WR versions? I'm guessing they are but I want to know for sure. Jez

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Weather resistant lens question	ProgMtl	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	8	04-01-2011 08:39 AM
Weather Resistant Lenses	kyteflyer	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	7	09-01-2010 04:42 AM
Weather Resistant Lenses???	neverbnnba	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	8	07-07-2010 12:23 AM
Pentax DA 40mm is it weather resistant?	Elfanger	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	7	06-25-2010 08:22 AM
Do I really need a weather resistant body?	justtakingpics	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	13	05-10-2010 06:52 AM

04-10-2012, 05:52 AM	#2
RickyFromVegas Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	MY bad. Sorry. Haven't slept in 30+ hours, and I am going crazy.

04-10-2012, 05:53 AM	#3
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	They're not WR. These should be based on the standard 18-55 AL II (or is it AL I?).

04-10-2012, 06:24 AM	#4
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Originally posted by Vylen They're not WR. These should be based on the standard 18-55 AL II (or is it AL I?). They would be AL I equivalents (definitely not WR) - if memory serves the AL II weren't released until the K20d due to the higher sensor resolution (I might be wrong, the II version may have came with the K10d, however unless these were their last production stock they are likely AL I versions as most of the samsung re-badged cameras were pre-K10d, though they did have a K20d re-badge as well, I don't think they ever branded their kit lenses differently). To the OP, where are you seeing these lenses for peanuts? I don't see them on ebay with a quick search.

04-10-2012, 06:27 AM	#5
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596 Original Poster	The outward design is identical to the WR version though, which did not come out till after the AL II, right?

04-10-2012, 07:19 AM	#6
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	The D-Xenon 18-55mm appears to be the equivalent of the first version of the DA 18-55, which has 12 elements, 9 groups, and weighs 225 grams: SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database LensTip.com - lens review, lenses reviews, lens specification - Lenstip.com DA 18-55 AL II has 11 elements, 8 groups, and weighs 220 grams: SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL II Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

04-10-2012, 12:50 PM	#7
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596 Original Poster	Interesting. I thought it was gonna be a bargain, but probably not worth it - the AL I is reputed to be inferior to the AL II, and no WR. I'll pass.

04-10-2012, 04:13 PM	#8
okcameradude Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 8	I have seen DA 18-55 AL II's go for less than what they are asking on the Samsungs.

04-11-2012, 02:28 PM	#9
alstauffer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 131	I have one; it's definitely not weather sealed. As mentioned above, I've read that it is identical to the DA 18-55 AL I.