Pentax's weather-resistant APS-C kit zoom — DA L tier with WR sealing at budget price.
The Pentax SMC DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR is the weather-resistant version of Pentax's budget kit zoom — the DA L WR designation indicates the lightest build tier with weather-resistant sealing. WR at this price is a Pentax advantage.
Optically adequate — acceptable centre sharpness for a kit lens. The WR weather resistance is the key feature — allowing use in light rain and dust without concern. AL aspherical element. SMC coating. Body-driven screw AF.
Pentax K mount with 52mm filter thread. Approximately 225g — very lightweight. WR weather-resistant sealing. DA L — plastic construction including mount. SMC coating. AL aspherical element. In-body SR compensates for no lens stabilisation.
Available used very cheaply. The WR sealing at budget pricing is genuinely useful for outdoor shooting. The DA 18-55mm WR (non-L) has better build. For Pentax beginners wanting weather protection at minimum cost. Check for smooth operation.