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2017-09-08T20:27:55
Bought this to use with a K-5IIs body I already own, for extended weight - critical hikes, as an alternative to a m43 camera. I expect it will perform well for that purpose. A purchaser needs to understand some limitations: 1. The lens hood is incompatible with most any filter, esp a polarizer, which could not be rotated with the hood in place. 2. The press-on cap fits over the hood, and is useless without the hood. 3. So, you will need to purchase 58mm filters of your choice, a threaded 58mm hood (foldable rubber would be good), and a 58mm snap-in cap (center-pinch to use inside your hood).
Douglas J.
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Pentax
21357
Pentax DA
Black
Wide Angle To Standard Zoom
Pentax K
APS-C / DX
Auto Focus
N/A
12" / 30cm
N/A
N/A
18-50mm
76 - 31.5 deg.
27.5-76.5mm
N/A
f/22 - 32
f/4-5.6
0.34x
N/A
Yes
N/A
58mm
11 Elements / 8 Groups
7
1.61 x 2.80" (41 x 71mm)
5.5oz / 155g - with hood 5.82oz / 165g
None
Yes
N/A
N/A
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