Used Pentax K-5 + 18-55mm Digital SLR kit

Condition & contents

At a glance: Pentax K-5 with 18-55mm WR kit - weather-sealed 16MP APS-C DSLR + standard kit zoom.

About this lens

The Pentax K-5 with 18-55mm kit lens is Pentax's 2010 enthusiast APS-C DSLR paired with the DA 18-55mm WR kit zoom. The K-5 was widely acclaimed on release for its 16MP Sony sensor, compact weather-sealed body, 7 fps continuous shooting and genuine competition with Canon/Nikon enthusiast bodies.

Build & handling

Works with

• Body accepts all Pentax K-mount lenses (K, KA, KAF, KAF2, KAF3, KAF4 variants)
• Kit lens (DA 18-55 WR) works on all Pentax APS-C and full-frame K-1 (crop mode) bodies

Best for

The K-5 was a landmark Pentax DSLR - genuinely enthusiast-grade weather-sealed build, strong low-light performance with the 16MP Sony sensor, and 7fps continuous shooting at an enthusiast price. The kit lens (18-55 WR) is the weather-resistant version of Pentax's standard APS-C kit zoom. Ready-to-shoot bundle.

Frequently asked questions

Is the K-5 still a capable camera today?

Yes for stills - the 16MP Sony sensor was industry-leading at launch and still produces excellent results. Weather sealing, build, and in-body Shake Reduction make it dependable. The 1080p 25/24fps video is dated compared to modern cameras, but the stills capability is still strong.

What's included in the kit?

The K-5 body with the Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR kit zoom lens. This provides everyday 27-82.5mm-equivalent zoom range with weather-resistant sealing matching the body.