Will someone please tell me what a "kit lens" means
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Basically, it's the lens that comes with a camera set. Usually lower quality, but honestly not that bad for semi-pro/amateur photography.
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A lens that is included with the camera when you buy it. It's usually not that great of a lens although Pentax is better than some.
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Normally, if not specified otherwise the camera is brand new. It is best to check with the seller though, only they can confirm it. Typical base kit K-5+lens comes with a non-WR lens. However the picture here does show a WR lens, so if they ship you a non-WR version you will have a ground to complain. Again, to avoid having to mail the lens back you may want to check with the seller before ordering. The lens is AF.
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My best guess is that it's a grey market lens. Several of those companies sell them at very low prices. Be careful as they don't have US warranties. A quick google of the business name will usually tell you what you need. A good price just as long as you never need service. If you do, you're screwed.
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Sorry .that means near-sighted lens.Thanks.Best regardsSincerleyTHG LImited
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It IS an autofocus lens. I suppose some vendors just don't include that in the description. Hope that answers your question.
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Without knowing exactly what you are photographing, I would give it a qualified yes. However, if you are going to be photographing from a distance, then the kit lens of 18-55mm is not going to fill your needs. Depending on distance, you may need something like an 18-135mm or for even greater distance, something like the 55-300mm lens. Beyond that, you'll be looking at large aftermarket lenses in the 150-500mm range.
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I bought this accessory kit a few months ago when I first started off in photography.. I was looking for something inexpensive to go with my kit lenses that would boost what they could capture.. When they arrived, I connected them and found out that they were nothing more than pieces of glass.. There is no magnification or anything.. I'd recommend that you don't buy any of these.. Save your money and buy Nikon lenses.. I just bought a 50mm 1.8G from Best Buy for $199 and it is amazing.. I did tell the seller that they were nothing but glad and they refunded my purchase with no hesitation so I'm assuming they knew they were glass.. Hope this helps.. I bought this accessory kit a few months ago when I first started off in photography.. I was looking for something inexpensive to go with my kit lenses that would boost what they could capture.. When they arrived, I connected them and found out that they were nothing more than pieces of glass.. There is no magnification or anything.. I'd recommend that you don't buy any of these.. Save your money and buy Nikon lenses.. I just bought a 50mm 1.8G from Best Buy for $199 and it is amazing.. I did tell the seller that they were nothing but glad and they refunded my purchase with no hesitation so... » Read More I bought this accessory kit a few months ago when I first started off in photography.. I was looking for something inexpensive to go with my kit lenses that would boost what they could capture.. When they arrived, I connected them and found out that they were nothing more than pieces of glass.. There is no magnification or anything.. I'd recommend that you don't buy any of these.. Save your money and buy Nikon lenses.. I just bought a 50mm 1.8G from Best Buy for $199 and it is amazing.. I did tell the seller that they were nothing but glad and they refunded my purchase with no hesitation so I'm assuming they knew they were glass.. Hope this helps.. « Show Less
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Solved! I asked this question in another Pentax forum, and this is what I found out: The kit lens in this bundle is actually the THIRD generation of the 18-55, which was released at the same time as the K7. So - an even better deal than I thought!(Or so I suppose. Haven't seen a review of the new kit lens, but it is unlikely to be a downgrade from the last one, I'm sure!)
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Hi Pen, The kit lens has an image stabilization feature called Optical SteadyShot. -Anthony
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Trust the box. There are focusing motors in bodies and lenses that differ so I would go by what the box says. Too bad because it is a good lens.
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It means 50 mm lens or 44 mm lens it does affect your field of view. I do like the 44mm lens it's just about perfect for long or short range.
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I don't have the kit lens, however, mine is very smooth SO I would say most probably yes.
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I assume you are talking about the two small lenses shown in the picture. They are very cheap Vivitar lenses. One is macro and the other is wide angle, both are garbage. The rest of the bundle is fairly decent though.
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The term can have various meaning. In this case I believe it refers to the fact that what you are purchasing is different from what is illustrated on the box. In short, you are not purchasing this directly from Nikon or it authorized distributors. It was likely originally purchased as part of a larger kit (i.e., what is illustrated in the picture) that has been broken up for sales in separate lots.Good luck.
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The Pentax kit lens is crap. The limited lenses on the other hand, are superb.
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Jen, I don't recommend this lens. I owned it for a short while when I was new to photography, and was disappointed with its IQ. Zoom lenses that cover this long of a focal length generally sacrifice image integrity to do so. This lens was no exception with heavy barrel distortion on the wide end, and it was very soft when zoomed even when stopped down. I would recommend getting a lens that does less, but does it better. This lens would not be any better than your kit lens. I would recommend the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 for its value and IQ.
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Greetings Georgina,Thank you for your interests in our item , and for contacting us regarding your concerns.We are pleased to inform you that the lens included in the kit is the original canon 18-55 StM Lens.As always, your satisfaction is our ultimate goal and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us again.Best Regards,LindaCustomer Service TeamSuperFinds