What lens is best?

Mew · 03-06-2010, 07:29 PM

Hi guys.

Im planning on buying a new lens for my k20d was wondering what lens is the better one, i was thinking SMC Pentax-DA (18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR) or SMC Pentax-DA (18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL II). They seem the same sept for the water resistant bit. (Found bout of them cheapish on internet.)

Any one got any tips?

henryjing · 03-06-2010, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by Mew

Hi guys.

Im planning on buying a new lens for my k20d was wondering what lens is the better one, i was thinking SMC Pentax-DA (18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR) or SMC Pentax-DA (18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL II). They seem the same sept for the water resistant bit. (Found bout of them cheapish on internet.)

Any one got any tips?

I recommand the DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro. It can be stuck on your camera.

rockmaster1964 · 03-06-2010, 07:41 PM

Here is a thread on the two lens you ask about.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/89036-differen...-18-55mms.html

rustynail925 · 03-06-2010, 07:44 PM

I think they have the same IQ..
Go for the WR since you got a K20D

hcc · 03-06-2010, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by rustynail925

I think they have the same IQ..
Go for the WR since you got a K20D

I agree strongly: go for the WR lens to get a complete system (camera + lens) that is weather resistant (WR).

03-06-2010, 07:29 PM	#1
Mew New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Borås Posts: 6	What lens is best? Hi guys. Im planning on buying a new lens for my k20d was wondering what lens is the better one, i was thinking SMC Pentax-DA (18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR) or SMC Pentax-DA (18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL II). They seem the same sept for the water resistant bit. (Found bout of them cheapish on internet.) Any one got any tips?

03-06-2010, 07:39 PM	#2
henryjing Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: United States Posts: 467	Originally posted by Mew Hi guys. Im planning on buying a new lens for my k20d was wondering what lens is the better one, i was thinking SMC Pentax-DA (18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR) or SMC Pentax-DA (18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL II). They seem the same sept for the water resistant bit. (Found bout of them cheapish on internet.) Any one got any tips? I recommand the DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro. It can be stuck on your camera.

03-06-2010, 07:41 PM	#3
rockmaster1964 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Frisco Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 382	Here is a thread on the two lens you ask about. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/89036-differen...-18-55mms.html

03-06-2010, 07:44 PM	#4
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	I think they have the same IQ.. Go for the WR since you got a K20D

03-06-2010, 10:50 PM	#5
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,005	Originally posted by rustynail925 I think they have the same IQ.. Go for the WR since you got a K20D I agree strongly: go for the WR lens to get a complete system (camera + lens) that is weather resistant (WR).