[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
I bought this lens as a replacement for my DA 18-55mm the K100D came with. It provides the same image quality (quite good for this type of lenses) with an increase in zoom range. Expect for an increase in size and weight as well.
Here is how the max aperture throughout zoom range goes:
18-19mm: F3.5
20-29mm: F4
30-69mm: F4.5
70-125mm: F5.6
Bottom line: nice walkaround lens, reduces the need for changing lenses.