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    Pentax 18-50mm F4.5-5.6
    Pentax 18-50mm F4.5-5.6

    Pentax 18-50mm F4.5-5.6

    18–50mm · f/4–5.6

    Overview

    The Pentax HD DA 18-50mm F4-5.6 DC WR RE is a compact, retractable zoom lens for Pentax SLRs, offering a collapsible design that saves space when stored. It is lightweight at 5.6 ounces but uses plastic construction with some barrel wobble. Optically, it sacrifices light gathering and zoom range compared to the standard 18-55mm kit lens, and is more expensive. It suits users prioritizing size and portability over maximum image quality or value, but is not an Editors' Choice.