Ex-Demo Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR [306330]

Condition & contents

At a glance: Pentax DA 18-135mm WR - weather-sealed APS-C standard zoom for K-mount, DC silent focus.

About this lens

The Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR is Pentax's weather-resistant APS-C standard zoom, covering a useful everyday-to-short-telephoto range. Weather-sealed construction pairs perfectly with Pentax's weather-resistant K-mount DSLR bodies (K-3, K-5, K-7, KP, K-70).

Build & handling

Works with

• Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLRs (K-3, K-3 II, K-5, K-5 II, K-7, K-70, KP, K-S1, K-S2, K-r, K-30, K-x, etc.)
• Pentax K-mount full-frame DSLRs (K-1, K-1 II) - will work in APS-C crop mode
• Image stabilisation handled by in-body Shake Reduction on all K-mount DSLR bodies

Best for

A versatile weather-sealed everyday zoom for Pentax APS-C DSLRs. The DC focus motor is silent-enough for casual video, and the WR sealing makes it a dependable choice outdoors. Pentax K-mount bodies have in-body Shake Reduction, so this lens is stabilised at the body level.

Frequently asked questions

Is this lens weather-resistant?

Yes - the WR designation means weather-resistant sealing. Paired with a weather-resistant Pentax body (K-3, K-5, K-7, KP, K-70) it's designed to handle light rain and dusty conditions.

Does this lens have image stabilisation?

Not in the lens itself. Pentax DSLR bodies have in-body Shake Reduction (SR), which stabilises all lenses you mount, including this one.