Is the DA 18-135mm WR f3.5-5.6 Lens sold with the camera the same as the Pentax 21977 DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR Lens sold separately?
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Yes, it is the same lens sold by Pentax. I confirmed this with the seller when I purchased this camera with 18-135mm lens.
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I'd double check the sellers laying as they can be sold "body only". The seller I bought from several years ago was selling the package that includes the Sony kit lens (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6)
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By far the best overall performing lens is the Pentax DA 18-250mm F3.5-5.6. This lens is a miracle performer from wide to zoom. Hunting around you can get this lens for under $400. I would highly recommend having more then one lens so you can shoot in a greater variety of settings. I currently have 3 lenses but my 18-250mm spends the bulk of its time on my K20D.
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The DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for Pentax digital SLR cameras,,kaf,kaf2,kaf3,
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I have purchased this kit and it does not include the 2.5x or. 45 wide angle lenses, the trade off is the 18-135 lens which is a great walk around kit lens
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Yes indeed. And my 85mm f/1.8 Pentax lens functions as a 127.5 mm lens -- but where are you going to find an f/1.8 or even f/2.0 lens of that focal length these days? So some of the older lenses, like that one, actually offer an advantage over the more modern lenses. Because 'noise' kicks in around 400 ISO with most digital cameras, a fast lens is especially useful. (The 50mm f1.4 Pentax lens is a very fast lens of unbelievable quality for its price, which is around $200.)
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The K-5 is replaced by the K-5ii. Go to DPReview for comparisons between the two. The lens is AF, but the lens may or may not be weather resistant. If it says 'WR' in the name than yes.
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I bought it to replace the 14-42 that was damaged. 17mm is included in the range of the original lens. It also is f2.8 over the f3.5.GeneK
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The DA is a digital lens and the K-R is a digital. Pentax has not changed it's mount in decades, the only thing I can't answer are whether the contact points that connect the lens to the body are fully compatable
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Well there are two different "kit" lenses the 18-55 and the 18-135. Now the 18-55 is not a "bad" lens but most people skip that and buy either a different Sony lens,a Sigma or Tamron lens. Pretty much because the 18-55 is a "ok" start out lens but not even a year down the road you will most likely want to upgrade. Now the 18-135 alot of people seem to be happy with, it is more money, but it will probably save your money in the long run. But remember this item is BODY ONLY , so no lens came with this one!!! Make sure you find one with the lens included if that's the route you want to go! Well there are two different "kit" lenses the 18-55 and the 18-135. Now the 18-55 is not a "bad" lens but most people skip that and buy either a different Sony lens,a Sigma or Tamron lens. Pretty much because the 18-55 is a "ok" start out lens but not even a year down the road you will most likely want to upgrade. Now the 18-135 alot of people seem to be happy with, it is more money, but it will probably save your money in the long run. But remember this item is BODY ONLY , so no lens came with this one!!! Make sure you find one with the lens included if that's... » Read More Well there are two different "kit" lenses the 18-55 and the 18-135. Now the 18-55 is not a "bad" lens but most people skip that and buy either a different Sony lens,a Sigma or Tamron lens. Pretty much because the 18-55 is a "ok" start out lens but not even a year down the road you will most likely want to upgrade. Now the 18-135 alot of people seem to be happy with, it is more money, but it will probably save your money in the long run. But remember this item is BODY ONLY , so no lens came with this one!!! Make sure you find one with the lens included if that's the route you want to go! « Show Less
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Actually no, this one is a prime lens with a maximum aperture of 1.8 while the 18-55 is a wide lens with a maximum aperture of 3.5 (at least the one I have, which is a DA L 18-55 Pentax lens).
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I cannot know which set you are looking at. The lens should be designated by Pentax with the letters WR on the lens for you to know that it is weather resistant. Good luck with your shopping.
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I had the same question - I thought it was a typo. It looks like the differentiator between the name of the old AL lens and this new AL lens is the term "Weather Resistant" in the name. On Pentax Forums (http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-DA-18-55mm-F3.5-5.6-WR-Weather-Resistant-Version-Zoom-Lens.html), they've labeled the lens "AL WR".
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Amazon made a mistake. Please find the answer on Pentax's website. http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/camera-lenses/smc_PENTAX_DA_50mm_F1.8#!product-specs http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/dslr/K-5_IIs#!product-specs KAF lenses are usable on K-5 IIs.
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Unfortunately it is not. If you are planning to buy it, I would recommend you to buy the DA-L 18-135mm WR, instead. It has much BETTER resolution, sharpness and quality.
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The 18-55 mm WR lens is the one I have and it is the same colour as the camera which is red in my case
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This is what I got from Amazon's Customer Service:Greetings from Amazon.com.As promised, I have contacted our fulfillment center and confirmed that the lens with the camera is (DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II).Hope to see you soon at Amazon.com.Best regards,Usha Amazon.com Customer Service