Is the a DA lens with quick shift or the DA L that comes with the K-50 kit? It says quick shift, but I wonder what people have recd

I'm not quite sure what the "quick shift" is. I don't own a K-50. This lens is ok. I would recommend getting a sigma 18-50 2.5 or sigma 17-70 2.5-4. Much better quality. Costs about twice as much but it is worth it.

is this compatible with the K-R model?

Meant to give a more complete answer before. With the exception of the much older screw mount lenses, you can use just about any bayonet style pentex lens with a K-r. One of the many benefits of using a Pentax camera!

What is this camera lens thread size?

Hi SammyC - Pentax uses a Bayonet Type System, Called a " K-Mount "...that is unique to Pentax and also Sigma Cameras. You can find the filter thread size by looking up the lens on Amazon...they usually have the filters available just below the write-up on the lens.

Does this come with a lens hood?

Yes, the WR version of the 18-55 lens comes with a lens hood. However, Pentax does sell a less expensive version of the lens with identical optics but with a plastic mount, no weather resistance, no quick shift focus and no hood. I think it is worth the extra $100 to get the WR version.

Package Dimensions L x W x H	12.3 x 10.5 x 9 centimetres
Package Weight	0.39 Kilograms
Product Dimensions L x W x H	6.8 x 6.9 x 6.9 centimetres
Item Weight	220 Grams
Brand	Pentax
Camera Lens	55 millimeters
Colour	Black
Has image stabilisation	No
Lens Fixed Focal Length	55 Millimetres
Max Focal Length	55 Millimetres
Min Focal Length	18 Millimetres
Model year	2009
Plug profile	Pentaxbayonet
Objective Lens Diameter	52 Millimetres
Part number	21880
Size	18-55mm
Zoom Type	3x
Lens Design	Zoom
Maximum Aperture Range	F3.5 - F5.6
Focus type	Auto/Manual
Style	Single
Photo Filter Thread Size	52 Millimetres
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown

PENTAX 18-55 mm

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