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Pentax HD DA 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW

FOCAL 11-18mmAPERTURE f/2.8WEIGHT 704gFILTER 82mm
LandscapeAstrophotographyWeather sealed
New ≈£899
Used at MPB*£659
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Overview

The Pentax HD DA 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW is a aps-c 11-18mm f/2.8 zoom lens for the Pentax K mount. It weighs about 704g and takes 82mm filters, and it's weather sealed.

It's a strong choice for landscape, astrophotography. A wide zoom (about 16–35mm equivalent) with a front filter thread for ND and polariser filters.

In our database it fits 5 camera bodies natively, 2 more in crop mode. Approximate new price is £899; used at MPB it sells for £659 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).

Specifications

BrandPentax
MountsPentax K (First-party)
CoverageAPS-C
Focal length11-18mm
Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5)17-27mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8
FocusAutofocus
StabilisationNo
Weather sealingYes
Weight≈704 g
Filter thread82 mm
Approx. new price£899
Used at MPB (Pentax K)£659

Compatible camera bodies

5 native · 2 crop mode

Pentax K-3 Mark III2021 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈— Pentax KP2017 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £464 Pentax K-702016 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈— Pentax KF2022 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈£849 Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome2023 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈— Pentax K-1 Mark II2018 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,049 Pentax K-12016 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £784

Alternatives to compare

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR10-24mm · f/4 · 385g · X≈£899 new · used from £434
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR16mm · f/1.4 · 375g · X≈£899 new · used from £209
Sony E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G10-20mm · f/4 · 178g · E≈£649 new
Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary10-18mm · f/2.8 · 260g · E, X, RF, L≈£599 new · used from £514

Where to buy

*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Pentax HD DA 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.

MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.

See example photos

Real-world shots taken with the Pentax HD DA 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens. Results are searches on each site, so check the camera or lens listed in each photo's details.

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Frequently asked questions

Which cameras is the Pentax HD DA 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW compatible with?

It's available for Pentax K. Native bodies here include Pentax K-3 Mark III, Pentax KP, Pentax K-70, Pentax KF, Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome.

Is the Pentax HD DA 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW weather sealed?

Yes, it has dust and moisture resistance.

Does the Pentax HD DA 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW have image stabilisation?

No. Use a camera with in-body stabilisation (IBIS) for steady hand-held shots.

What is the Pentax HD DA 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW best for?

Landscape, Astrophotography. A wide zoom (about 16–35mm equivalent) with a front filter thread for ND and polariser filters.