Pentax 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE HD DA

(From Pentax lens literature) Experience improved convenience and better performance with the HD PENTAX-DA 18-50mm WR RE lens. Measuring just 41mm in height, this retractable standard zoom lens will work as a fantastic companion to your PENTAX digital SLR. When paired with the PENTAX K-S2, experience the smallest weather-resistant DSLR in the market at just 106mm in length. Experience the benefit of HD coating of improved contrast and color rendition, while effectively reducing ghosting and flare. Completing this lens are other leading features such as a rounded diaphragm for capturing beautiful Bokeh, as well as the addition of a bundled thin hood, adding to the impressive package. Enjoy the luxury of compactness, all while capturing high-resolution, fine-detailed imagery with the HD PENTAX-DA 18-50mm WR RE lens.

Super Thin Design
Measuring just 41mm in height, the HD DA 18-50mm lens' super thin construction assures outstanding portability when used in combination with PENTAX DSLR's, like the K-S2. This standard zoom lens offers a zoom ratio of approximately 2.8 times to cover the wide-angle to standard ranges (for focal lengths equivalent to 27.5mm to 76.5mm in the 35mm format), which are the most frequently used ranges in general photographic applications.

Exceptional Image Rendition
Incorporating super-low dispersion glass elements and aspherical elements in its 11-element/eight-group optics, this lens effectively compensates various aberrations for high-contrast, high-resolution, fine-detailed images with minimal color bleeding.

Weather-resistant Construction
This lens features dependable, weather-resistant construction with nine special seals to effectively prevent intrusion of water into the lens interior. When used with a weather-resistant digital SLR camera body, it assures a durable, reliable digital imaging system that performs superbly in demanding shooting setting.

Lens Hood Included
Included low-profile lens hood is designed for easy carrying without the need to remove it from the lens for storage.

HD Coating
This lens is treated with the high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating. Compared with conventional multi-layer coatings, this PENTAX-original coating assures higher light transmission and reduced reflections to deliver bright, high-contrast images free from flare and ghosting, even under demanding backlit conditions.

Quick Shift Focus System
The PENTAX-original Quick-Shift Focus System allows instant switching from autofocus to manual focus operation.