USED PENTAX-DA 18-50mmF4-5.6 DC WR RE LENS
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 12 month warranty |
| Includes | Front/Rear Lens Caps |
At a glance: Pentax DA 18-50mm DC WR RE - ultra-compact retractable weather-sealed kit zoom for K-mount APS-C.
About this lens
The Pentax SMC DA 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE is Pentax's compact, collapsible (retractable) APS-C kit zoom. Very small when collapsed - about 41mm deep - making it one of the most portable K-mount zooms. Weather-resistant sealing and DC silent autofocus.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | DC motor (silent) |
|---|---|
| Image stabilisation | No (Pentax K-mount bodies use in-body Shake Reduction) |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.30m |
| Filter thread | 58mm |
| Weight | 158g |
| Construction | Weather-resistant, retractable (RE) design, SMC coating |
Works with
- Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLRs - all bodies
- Pentax K-mount full-frame DSLRs (K-1, K-1 II) - APS-C crop mode
- Image stabilisation handled by in-body Shake Reduction
Best for
A compact standard zoom designed to make Pentax APS-C DSLR kits as small as possible - when collapsed it's barely larger than a lens cap. WR weather sealing pairs with Pentax's weather-resistant bodies for outdoor use. On full-frame K-1 it works in APS-C crop mode.
Frequently asked questions
Is this lens weather-resistant?
Yes - the WR designation means weather-resistant sealing.
What does 'RE' stand for?
Retractable Extended - the lens collapses to a compact form for storage and extends when in use. Makes Pentax K-mount APS-C kits genuinely pocketable.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
No — this lens does not have image stabilisation.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 18-50mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Lens Mount | Pentax K Mount |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Pentax |