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rangerbob36 · 10-20-2010, 11:46 AM

I have a k10 w/kit lens. If I buy a Kr should I buy just the body or get the newer 18-55 kit lens?

rangerbob

renor27ss · 10-21-2010, 08:54 AM

I have a 18-55 kit lens that came with my K10, am using it with my K20 ... am looking to up grade not sure what I need ... want the up graded lens to do the same thing as the 18-55 ... general shooting ... what suggestions would the forum have
david

MiLKMAN · 10-24-2010, 08:27 AM

renor27ss, DA 18-55 WR is what you need

soren · 11-11-2010, 03:03 PM

I just did a quick comparison between three 18-55's on my new (to me) K100D.

- DA I, looks like it's had a few knocks
- DA I, used but in good condition
- DA-L, looks like it's never been used

The two DA's gave identical results and when compared to the DA-L had less CA at the wide end and were slightly sharper at the long end.

I had bought the supposedly improved DA-L with the intention of keeping that one instead of the DA that came with my K100D, but I will be keeping the DA instead.

Could be that the DA-L is just a bad sample of course..

scarr2k · 11-12-2010, 09:04 AM

I am in the market for the 18-55mm WR lens, also. I saw an Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 WR on ebay for $94/shipped, said it was in a "white OEM box", with hood and both caps? Anybody think this is shady? The seller has over 180 reviews no negatives. I'm tempted since it would qualify for a squaretrade warranty.

Blue · 11-12-2010, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by scarr2k

I am in the market for the 18-55mm WR lens, also. I saw an Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 WR on ebay for $94/shipped, said it was in a "white OEM box", with hood and both caps? Anybody think this is shady? The seller has over 180 reviews no negatives. I'm tempted since it would qualify for a squaretrade warranty.

The price is believable, but the "white" is not. AFAIK, the color options were available with the DA L versions with the K-x kits and now the K-r.

scarr2k · 11-12-2010, 11:15 AM

Sorry, might not have been clear. I did not mean a white lens just that it comes packaged in a white oem box.

Docrwm · 11-16-2010, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by scarr2k

Sorry, might not have been clear. I did not mean a white lens just that it comes packaged in a white oem box.

My DAL 18-55, which came in my K-x Kit, was packaged inside the kit box in a nondescript tan box. I do not think DALs are sold separately and so I do not believe they come with a standard Pentax box per se.

myeates · 11-19-2010, 09:59 AM

Any help gratefully received I am intending to purchase the K5 and the two kit lenses as it seems a no brainer to buy them all together given the difference without them is negligible.

What are the kit lenses like? are they good enough to use for paid for work ie portraits weddings etc. Or do I need to invest in the better glass immediately?

The lenses I'm looking at are the 17-70 and the 50-135 Pentax lenses, they seem to fit the bill from a focal length perspective but are they the best bang for buck? what other suggestions do you knowledgeable Pentax forum folk suggest?

scarr2k · 11-19-2010, 04:20 PM

Got the kit lens off the ebay site and it is definitely a genuine pentax 18-55mm WR. Very pleased.

Originally posted by scarr2k

Sorry, might not have been clear. I did not mean a white lens just that it comes packaged in a white oem box.

Docrwm · 11-19-2010, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by scarr2k

Got the kit lens off the ebay site and it is definitely a genuine pentax 18-55mm WR. Very pleased.

Congratulations. The kits are sometimes broken up by the resellers from what I was told allowing them more profit on the body and the lens(es) separately. Not sure but that may be where some of these lower cost, genuine, kit lenses come from. Just glad you got what you expected and at a great price.

kjfishman · 01-06-2011, 05:19 PM

What is the "quick shift ring" that is referenced to on the 18-55 DA discussions?

I have a lense marked 18-55 DA and I have the ring with the focal length and a ring with depth of field distance. I looked at a photo fo the 18-55 DA II lens on the Pentax web site and the only difference visible was that it was marked 18-55 DA II instead of 18-55 DA.

sewebster · 01-06-2011, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by kjfishman

What is the "quick shift ring" that is referenced to on the 18-55 DA discussions?

I have a lense marked 18-55 DA and I have the ring with the focal length and a ring with depth of field distance. I looked at a photo fo the 18-55 DA II lens on the Pentax web site and the only difference visible was that it was marked 18-55 DA II instead of 18-55 DA.

Quick shift means you can turn the focussing ring at any time, even when the camera is in auto-focus mode. On lenses without quick shift you can't do this, the focus ring is locked to the AF motor in the camera.

10-21-2010, 08:54 AM	#32
renor27ss New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 12	18-55 mm I have a 18-55 kit lens that came with my K10, am using it with my K20 ... am looking to up grade not sure what I need ... want the up graded lens to do the same thing as the 18-55 ... general shooting ... what suggestions would the forum have david

11-19-2010, 09:59 AM	#39
myeates Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lincolnshire Photos: Albums Posts: 23	Which lenses for the K5 Any help gratefully received I am intending to purchase the K5 and the two kit lenses as it seems a no brainer to buy them all together given the difference without them is negligible. What are the kit lenses like? are they good enough to use for paid for work ie portraits weddings etc. Or do I need to invest in the better glass immediately? The lenses I'm looking at are the 17-70 and the 50-135 Pentax lenses, they seem to fit the bill from a focal length perspective but are they the best bang for buck? what other suggestions do you knowledgeable Pentax forum folk suggest?

01-06-2011, 05:19 PM	#42
kjfishman Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 704	quick shift ring What is the "quick shift ring" that is referenced to on the 18-55 DA discussions? I have a lense marked 18-55 DA and I have the ring with the focal length and a ring with depth of field distance. I looked at a photo fo the 18-55 DA II lens on the Pentax web site and the only difference visible was that it was marked 18-55 DA II instead of 18-55 DA.

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10-20-2010, 11:46 AM	#31
rangerbob36 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 27	I have a k10 w/kit lens. If I buy a Kr should I buy just the body or get the newer 18-55 kit lens? rangerbob

10-24-2010, 08:27 AM	#33
MiLKMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tallinn Photos: Gallery Posts: 146	renor27ss, DA 18-55 WR is what you need

11-11-2010, 03:03 PM	#34
soren New Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 12	I just did a quick comparison between three 18-55's on my new (to me) K100D. - DA I, looks like it's had a few knocks - DA I, used but in good condition - DA-L, looks like it's never been used The two DA's gave identical results and when compared to the DA-L had less CA at the wide end and were slightly sharper at the long end. I had bought the supposedly improved DA-L with the intention of keeping that one instead of the DA that came with my K100D, but I will be keeping the DA instead. Could be that the DA-L is just a bad sample of course..

11-12-2010, 09:04 AM	#35
scarr2k Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 46	I am in the market for the 18-55mm WR lens, also. I saw an Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 WR on ebay for $94/shipped, said it was in a "white OEM box", with hood and both caps? Anybody think this is shady? The seller has over 180 reviews no negatives. I'm tempted since it would qualify for a squaretrade warranty.

11-12-2010, 10:31 AM	#36
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by scarr2k I am in the market for the 18-55mm WR lens, also. I saw an Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 WR on ebay for $94/shipped, said it was in a "white OEM box", with hood and both caps? Anybody think this is shady? The seller has over 180 reviews no negatives. I'm tempted since it would qualify for a squaretrade warranty. The price is believable, but the "white" is not. AFAIK, the color options were available with the DA L versions with the K-x kits and now the K-r.

11-12-2010, 11:15 AM	#37
scarr2k Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 46	Sorry, might not have been clear. I did not mean a white lens just that it comes packaged in a white oem box.

11-16-2010, 03:04 PM	#38
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by scarr2k Sorry, might not have been clear. I did not mean a white lens just that it comes packaged in a white oem box. My DAL 18-55, which came in my K-x Kit, was packaged inside the kit box in a nondescript tan box. I do not think DALs are sold separately and so I do not believe they come with a standard Pentax box per se.

11-19-2010, 04:20 PM	#40
scarr2k Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 46	Got the kit lens off the ebay site and it is definitely a genuine pentax 18-55mm WR. Very pleased. Originally posted by scarr2k Sorry, might not have been clear. I did not mean a white lens just that it comes packaged in a white oem box.

11-19-2010, 06:21 PM	#41
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by scarr2k Got the kit lens off the ebay site and it is definitely a genuine pentax 18-55mm WR. Very pleased. Congratulations. The kits are sometimes broken up by the resellers from what I was told allowing them more profit on the body and the lens(es) separately. Not sure but that may be where some of these lower cost, genuine, kit lenses come from. Just glad you got what you expected and at a great price.

01-06-2011, 11:40 PM	#43
sewebster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 544	Originally posted by kjfishman What is the "quick shift ring" that is referenced to on the 18-55 DA discussions? I have a lense marked 18-55 DA and I have the ring with the focal length and a ring with depth of field distance. I looked at a photo fo the 18-55 DA II lens on the Pentax web site and the only difference visible was that it was marked 18-55 DA II instead of 18-55 DA. Quick shift means you can turn the focussing ring at any time, even when the camera is in auto-focus mode. On lenses without quick shift you can't do this, the focus ring is locked to the AF motor in the camera.

Differences between various 18-55mm's?

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