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tokyoso · 05-02-2010, 06:12 AM

sakura

tokyoso · 05-02-2010, 06:13 AM

parachute

Blaze · 05-02-2010, 03:55 PM

Took my kit lens (the older version) out today for some backyard close-ups:

Not a super sharp lens, slow, made of cheapish plastic... but it does focus quite close (and hard to beat for the price

)

hockmasm · 05-03-2010, 06:10 PM

My first Shots Pentax k-x kit 18-55mm

100dwes · 05-03-2010, 11:03 PM

went and shot my friend today in old folsom near sacramento ca.

shot a k100d super with 18-55

FishrOfGrizz · 05-04-2010, 12:00 PM

What is the biggest complaint with the 18-55? There are certainly some nice shots included in the pervious posts but there is bound to be some legitimate complaints. This lens is certainly priced like a kit lens so maybe you're only getting what you've paid for. Is it the sharpness? Maybe a color cast? Vignetting or just what is it. I'm interested in what others say about this lens so I can compare shots from the one I have. Does the sweet spot with this lens vary with any individual lens or does it seem to be consistant among 18-55's?

Best Regards

GeneV · 05-04-2010, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by FishrOfGrizz

What is the biggest complaint with the 18-55? There are certainly some nice shots included in the pervious posts but there is bound to be some legitimate complaints. This lens is certainly priced like a kit lens so maybe you're only getting what you've paid for. Is it the sharpness? Maybe a color cast? Vignetting or just what is it. I'm interested in what others say about this lens so I can compare shots from the one I have. Does the sweet spot with this lens vary with any individual lens or does it seem to be consistant among 18-55's?

Best Regards

Welcome to the forum. I don't mean to be rude, but these answers are smattered throughout the 26 pages of this thread and of the dozens of other threads on the 18-55. If you use the search function, you will find the details. The one sentence summary of the rap is that it is an inexpensive lens with less than tip-top sharpness, contrast and speed at some focal lengths, but it is better than most kit lenses from other manufacturers.

This thread is mostly for posting photos.

nate_b · 05-04-2010, 12:50 PM

The kit lens is certainly no slouch...

11

12

13

Pentaxor · 05-04-2010, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by FishrOfGrizz

What is the biggest complaint with the 18-55? There are certainly some nice shots included in the pervious posts but there is bound to be some legitimate complaints. This lens is certainly priced like a kit lens so maybe you're only getting what you've paid for. Is it the sharpness? Maybe a color cast? Vignetting or just what is it. I'm interested in what others say about this lens so I can compare shots from the one I have. Does the sweet spot with this lens vary with any individual lens or does it seem to be consistant among 18-55's?

Best Regards

you can read my findings here >>> Pentax Lens Review and Specification Database - SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR

oh, and I'm going to sell my copy pretty soon.

MitchellScott · 05-05-2010, 07:23 AM

One of my first shots with the DAL 18-55mm kit lens.

eurostar · 05-05-2010, 09:27 AM

18-55 WR

hockmasm · 05-08-2010, 10:17 PM

HoBykoYan · 05-11-2010, 08:26 PM

Not the best shot taken with my DA L 18-55, just took it on my way to work this morning...

HoBykoYan · 05-11-2010, 08:48 PM

05-02-2010, 06:12 AM	#376
tokyoso Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 723	soft focus sakura

05-02-2010, 06:13 AM	#377
tokyoso Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 723	lines parachute

05-03-2010, 11:03 PM	#380
100dwes Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sacramento Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 9	went and shot my friend today in old folsom near sacramento ca. shot a k100d super with 18-55 Attached Images

05-04-2010, 12:50 PM	#383
nate_b Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 368	Cheap Seats The kit lens is certainly no slouch... 11 12 13

05-05-2010, 07:23 AM	#385
MitchellScott Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 10	One of my first shots with the DAL 18-55mm kit lens. Attached Images

05-02-2010, 03:55 PM	#378
Blaze Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Israel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 124	Took my kit lens (the older version) out today for some backyard close-ups: Not a super sharp lens, slow, made of cheapish plastic... but it does focus quite close (and hard to beat for the price )

05-03-2010, 06:10 PM	#379
hockmasm Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 353	My first Shots Pentax k-x kit 18-55mm

05-04-2010, 12:00 PM	#381
FishrOfGrizz Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 34	What is the biggest complaint with the 18-55? There are certainly some nice shots included in the pervious posts but there is bound to be some legitimate complaints. This lens is certainly priced like a kit lens so maybe you're only getting what you've paid for. Is it the sharpness? Maybe a color cast? Vignetting or just what is it. I'm interested in what others say about this lens so I can compare shots from the one I have. Does the sweet spot with this lens vary with any individual lens or does it seem to be consistant among 18-55's? Best Regards

05-04-2010, 12:07 PM	#382
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by FishrOfGrizz What is the biggest complaint with the 18-55? There are certainly some nice shots included in the pervious posts but there is bound to be some legitimate complaints. This lens is certainly priced like a kit lens so maybe you're only getting what you've paid for. Is it the sharpness? Maybe a color cast? Vignetting or just what is it. I'm interested in what others say about this lens so I can compare shots from the one I have. Does the sweet spot with this lens vary with any individual lens or does it seem to be consistant among 18-55's? Best Regards Welcome to the forum. I don't mean to be rude, but these answers are smattered throughout the 26 pages of this thread and of the dozens of other threads on the 18-55. If you use the search function, you will find the details. The one sentence summary of the rap is that it is an inexpensive lens with less than tip-top sharpness, contrast and speed at some focal lengths, but it is better than most kit lenses from other manufacturers. This thread is mostly for posting photos.

05-04-2010, 01:07 PM	#384
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by FishrOfGrizz What is the biggest complaint with the 18-55? There are certainly some nice shots included in the pervious posts but there is bound to be some legitimate complaints. This lens is certainly priced like a kit lens so maybe you're only getting what you've paid for. Is it the sharpness? Maybe a color cast? Vignetting or just what is it. I'm interested in what others say about this lens so I can compare shots from the one I have. Does the sweet spot with this lens vary with any individual lens or does it seem to be consistant among 18-55's? Best Regards you can read my findings here >>> Pentax Lens Review and Specification Database - SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR oh, and I'm going to sell my copy pretty soon.

05-05-2010, 09:27 AM	#386
eurostar Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albareto, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 819	18-55 WR

05-08-2010, 10:17 PM	#387
hockmasm Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 353

05-11-2010, 08:26 PM	#388
HoBykoYan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: HCMC Posts: 271	Not the best shot taken with my DA L 18-55, just took it on my way to work this morning... Attached Images

05-11-2010, 08:48 PM	#389
HoBykoYan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: HCMC Posts: 271	More from my DA L 18-55 kit lens Attached Images Last edited by HoBykoYan; 10-09-2012 at 02:13 AM.

05-12-2010, 07:13 AM - 1 Like	#390
DougLee Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bar Harbor, Maine Posts: 110	I got the 18-55 WR recently to pair up with my K200D on rainy days. I've found it to be a great option for the money. Here are some shots I took on a rainy day last week

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