Pentax's A-series standard zoom — the 28-80mm with auto-aperture for digital use.
The Pentax SMC Pentax-A 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 is a standard zoom from Pentax's A-series with auto-aperture coupling. The A designation enables program and shutter-priority auto-exposure on Pentax digital bodies — a significant practical advantage. The 28-80mm covers a wider range than the M-series 40-80mm. SMC coating. Benefits from body SR.
The A-series auto-aperture is the key feature — enabling all auto-exposure modes on digital Pentax DSLRs. Better than M-series for digital use. SMC coating. Good standard zoom quality. The 28-80mm covers useful wide to short telephoto. Variable aperture. Benefits from body SR stabilisation for handheld shooting on digital bodies.
Pentax K mount with A-series coupling. Filter thread 49mm. Weight compact. Build quality good A-series. The A position on the aperture ring enables digital auto-exposure convenience. Benefits from body SR. SMC coating. Manual focus. The 28-80mm range is more versatile than the M-series 40-80mm.
Very affordable. The A-series auto-aperture adds genuine digital convenience over M-series alternatives. Benefits from body SR. SMC coating. A practical K-mount standard zoom for digital Pentax. The A-series coupling is the key advantage for digital use. Better than M-series for any Pentax DSLR application.