Kit lens? Is the kit lens a Pentax DA lens?
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Yes. It looks like this lens: http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-18-55mm-3-5-5-6-Samsung-Digital/dp/B0012QE4DK/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1216003965&sr=8-1
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according to the tech at pentax, the len's marked DA or DA WR are water resistant. the len's marked DA L are NOT. this is what i was told. you can call pentax and ask. they are very nice. and yes, i found that quite confusing also, to the point that i special ordered that lens from "cell....something"can't remember the name. then i returned and paid double postage. then i called pentax. please, i know how dumb that was! :)
1011465
Old Pentax lenses are interchangeable with digital SLR's. God bless Pentax for that.
1028736
Yes. See: http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-Digital-Reduction-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B000FTLSR0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419199194&sr=8-1&keywords=k100d
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My understanding is the 55-300 DA L is sold as part of the kit only. The optical performance apparently is the same, but it is a lighter lens matched to the K-X. You have already mentioned the other differences. I have the same kit you do. You may also want to do a search on the Pentax User Forum. I have found many of my Pentax K-X questions are common ones that have been posed & answered before.
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This is a silly thing to worry about. Older Pentax lenses were designed for film, which is an innately higher resolution medium at lower ASA/ISO speeds. A good K or M lens will still be good on this sensor, arguably better in some cases since the softest part of the image circle is cropped away.
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Dear friends. I am biased Pentax because I really love this camera. I bought the kit from Pentax K30 with a 18-55 and a 70-200. The set is sensational. I have taken many pictures in my trips to Portugal. Obviously there are better lenses and more optical resources, however this 70-200 mm in the kit fulfills its role.
734040
Yes, the kit lenses are made by Canon. I've had good luck with Sigma lenses with a Canon mount, but your mileage may vary.
1412379
Thanks for your question! I did a search of our catalog to see which Pentax Q lenses we have on the site. You can see the results here:
1881214
K5IIs , I guess. Pictures are sharper. I use Rokinon 85M-P 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens for Pentax (Black). on Tripod.I am not a professional.
1859431
ProMaster is FujiFilm cameras, correct? This is regarding the Pentax camera kit.
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Yes, the *ist takes K-Mount. An advantage-if you still have lenses for old Pentax film cameras-is that you can use them on the digital Pentaxes. Besides Pentax lenses, other makes with K-mount will fit.
1762695
Yes, it is the same lens sold by Pentax. I confirmed this with the seller when I purchased this camera with 18-135mm lens.
1342083
no, I'm sorry I purchased this lens for the Pentax D10. It is flawless on this camera.
1527028
Yes! Pentax still includes a hard copy manual. Mind you, you can also download the PDF from their website and stick it on your phone for in-the-field questions.
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Yes, Pentax lenses are famous for their interchangeability. I use one of these daily for getting up close with nature, you know bugs and rocks and stuff.
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The camera came with they call a "kit" lens. I purchased a 50mm lens additionally. I haven't even used the kit lens yet, because I was really longing for the 50mm! I should probably try it out. I'm pleased with my older model, used camera - don't know why I didn't think of it sooner!