[pentaxus]

I'm another vote for zxD being a much better name. Too bad we can't time travel. Maybe more cameras would have been sold which would have improved profitability maybe avoiding sold to Hoya and who knows what.

[cameranorm]

welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

nice detective work

perhaps this chart might be of interest


The Pentax K-mount Camera Lens Compatibility Chart

Thanks. I had already seen this chart, but this time I saved the link!

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Welcome to the forum. Interesting find. I have an *ist DL and the 18-55 is good, just make sure it's the ALii version or newer. The original AL version is not as good. However, the DA 16-45mm is much better. I have both.

I have a Pentax Digital Kit Zoom list which shows the AL, the AL WR, and the DC WR RE. No ALii.
Hmmmm.

---------- Post added 05-08-21 at 10:36 AM ----------

I would urge the OP to do this

for the reasons stated

Done!

[boriscleto]

Thanks. I had already seen this chart, but this time I saved the link!

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I have a Pentax Digital Kit Zoom list which shows the AL, the AL WR, and the DC WR RE. No ALii.
Hmmmm.

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Done!

There are 5 different versions of the DA 18-55.

You can find them here Pentax DA Zoom Lenses - Reviews and Specifications - SLR and Interchangeable Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

and here Pentax DA L Zoom Lenses - Reviews and Specifications - SLR and Interchangeable Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

The first version had a different optical formula, the second model, the WR model, and the two DA L models used an improved optical formula. The DA L models lack quick shift and have plastic mounts, they did not include a lens hood in the box, they were only sold as a kit with a camera.

The DA & DA L 18-50 RE won't work with the *ist series. The *ist series, K100D and K110D lack the ability to focus a SDM, DC, or PLM lens.

[DWS1]

Here are the different variants of the 18-55mm listed from oldest to newest.

SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 AL (first version)
SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 AL II (second version, new optical formula)
SMC Pentax-DA L 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 AL (plastic mount)
SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 AL WR (weather resistance)
SMC Pentax-DA L 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 AL WR (plastic mount, weather resistance)

The last four all are the same optical formula.

Note:
Pentax HD PENTAX DA 18-50mm f/4.0-5.6 DC WR RE Lens is not considered a kit lens, it is different, and will not autofocus on the *ist.

[boriscleto]

Note:
Pentax HD PENTAX DA 18-50mm f/4.0-5.6 DC WR RE Lens is not considered a kit lens, it is different, and will not autofocus on the *ist.

But the SMC DA L 18-50 f4-5.6 DC WR RE is a kit lens...it was only sold with the KS-1 and iirc KS-2.

[reduno]

Decision time.....do I spring for a DA 18-55 kit lens or even a DA 16-45 f/4, or sell the body. I like the camera so much I can't decide if I can bear to part with it.

I can certainly offer a copy of the original DA 18-55 kit lens for just the cost of postage if the OP is interested. I am only an hour or so away, so postage should be reasonable (send a PM if interested). My work has taken me to Korea several times, so I would love to see this unique camera put to good use.

[reduno]

But the SMC DA L 18-50 f4-5.6 DC WR RE is a kit lens...it was only sold with the KS-1 and iirc KS-2.

Correct the DA L version of the 18-50 was sold as a kit lens with the K-S2. However, I think the K-S1 was only sold in a kit with the DA L version of the 18-55. The K-S1 body is not weather resistant.

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[DWS1]

But the SMC DA L 18-50 f4-5.6 DC WR RE is a kit lens...it was only sold with the KS-1 and iirc KS-2.

I did not know that.

[i_trax]

Yes , the SMC DAL 18-50 WR RE is an interesting lens ( please note : this one has a green band not a grey/silver one , like all other DAL lenses ) , actually came with my K-s1 , later on I purchased hood and cap from HD version.
Now this lens permanently attached to my K-01 , a very nice kit.
Obviously not much good with zxD body.

[reduno]

the SMC DAL 18-50 WR RE is an interesting lens ( please note : this one has a green band not a grey/silver one , like all other DAL lenses ) , actually came with my K-s1

I know this is getting off topic from the original thread but I was curious if your DA L 18-50 actually came from the factory with the K-S1, or if it was a package put together by a seller? As previously indicated, I was not aware of this lens shipping from the factory with the K-S1 (just the K-S2) but I could be wrong (especially if shipped to a different region).

[i_trax]

I know this is getting off topic from the original thread but I was curious if your DA L 18-50 actually came from the factory with the K-S1, or if it was a package put together by a seller? As previously indicated, I was not aware of this lens shipping from the factory with the K-S1 (just the K-S2) but I could be wrong (especially if shipped to a different region).

It was a long time ago , I had to go through my empty boxes.
K-s1 was purchased in Japan and the box is just for the camera so the "kit" was created by the shop not manufacturer.
Not like kits : K-70/DA18-135 or K-3ll/DA16-85 were the boxes are housing both , camera and the lens.

[reduno]

K-s1 was purchased in Japan and the box is just for the camera so the "kit" was created by the shop not manufacturer.

I appreciate you taking the time to check. I would be surprised if they shipped a WR lens with a non-WR body but I believe they did the opposite (original K-30 kits), so it wouldn't be completely out of the question. Certainly an interesting lens but not suitable for the zxD as you indicated, due to the lack of power contacts on the camera.