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**aslyfox** · 06-09-2018, 05:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MaineNative

If you do landscapes on the crop sensor, I would recommend going shorter/wider than 28 mm. The Pentax 18-50 would be nice to have. Plus the autofocus is an bonus. I shot with the second generation non-WR version. (The very first DA 18-50 kit lens was pretty bad that came on the *ist DL. It was upgraded to the Mark II version, then WR. I had the both the original and Mark II.)

there may be a more up to date thread and newer options but

" there's a thread for that "

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/165862-bes...ml#post1717816

**boriscleto** · 06-09-2018, 07:40 AM - **1 Like**

I don't know about the DA 18-50 but if you can find a good deal on the DA 18-55 WR go for it. I replaced mine with the DA 18-135 WR simply because it is infinitely better from 56-135mm...But the 18-55 really is a good kit lens...

SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR Lens Samples - PentaxForums.com

MaineNative · 06-09-2018, 09:06 AM - **1 Like**

Correction: It was the DA 18-55 mm that I was talking about... The older 18-55 AL II. I also upgraded to the DA 18-135 WR and then upgraded again to the DA 16-85 WR. Any of those would work as a good wide-angle landscape lens if you can get a good price. The 18-55 is good. The 18-135 is sharper and the 16-85 is even sharper with a little more field of view.

**aslyfox** · 06-09-2018, 09:21 AM - **2 Likes**

if there is no immediate need, I would suggest the OP consider the option of saving $ and wait

I think the HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR would fit the OP's needs very well

HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

DA 16-85 WR,show us what it can do. - Page 55 - PentaxForums.com

the problem is the cost

even an " experienced " one would bust your budget

however, it might be worth the wait

I really like my copy

MaineNative · 06-09-2018, 12:41 PM - **2 Likes**

I would agree that if you have time, save up for the DA 16-85. It is a great lens and you have your Tamron 60-300 for the longer focal lengths. The 16-85 has better IQ than some of my primes. It lived on my K-5 once I bought it. It also isn’t too heavy to use as a walk-around lens or for travel.

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06-09-2018, 05:16 AM - 1 Like	#16
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,389	Originally posted by MaineNative If you do landscapes on the crop sensor, I would recommend going shorter/wider than 28 mm. The Pentax 18-50 would be nice to have. Plus the autofocus is an bonus. I shot with the second generation non-WR version. (The very first DA 18-50 kit lens was pretty bad that came on the *ist DL. It was upgraded to the Mark II version, then WR. I had the both the original and Mark II.) there may be a more up to date thread and newer options but " there's a thread for that " https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/165862-bes...ml#post1717816

06-09-2018, 07:40 AM - 1 Like	#17
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 15,472	I don't know about the DA 18-50 but if you can find a good deal on the DA 18-55 WR go for it. I replaced mine with the DA 18-135 WR simply because it is infinitely better from 56-135mm...But the 18-55 really is a good kit lens... SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR Lens Samples - PentaxForums.com

06-09-2018, 09:06 AM - 1 Like	#18
MaineNative Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 166	Correction: It was the DA 18-55 mm that I was talking about... The older 18-55 AL II. I also upgraded to the DA 18-135 WR and then upgraded again to the DA 16-85 WR. Any of those would work as a good wide-angle landscape lens if you can get a good price. The 18-55 is good. The 18-135 is sharper and the 16-85 is even sharper with a little more field of view.

06-09-2018, 09:21 AM - 2 Likes	#19
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,389	if there is no immediate need, I would suggest the OP consider the option of saving $ and wait I think the HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR would fit the OP's needs very well HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews DA 16-85 WR,show us what it can do. - Page 55 - PentaxForums.com the problem is the cost even an " experienced " one would bust your budget however, it might be worth the wait I really like my copy

06-09-2018, 12:41 PM - 2 Likes	#20
MaineNative Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 166	I would agree that if you have time, save up for the DA 16-85. It is a great lens and you have your Tamron 60-300 for the longer focal lengths. The 16-85 has better IQ than some of my primes. It lived on my K-5 once I bought it. It also isn’t too heavy to use as a walk-around lens or for travel.

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