Best travel lens for the pentax k 7?

For the Pentax K-7, I'd start with the Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR. On the K-7's APS-C sensor it covers roughly 24-128mm in full-frame terms, which is about what travel pictures need from one zoom. It's weather sealed too, so rain or dust won't stop you.

If you want more reach for markets and street details, the [Pentax smc DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR](/gear/lenses/pentax-smc-da-18-135mm-f-3-5-5-6-ed-al-if-dc-wr/) stretches to about 27-202mm and is also weather sealed. It's bigger, though, so weigh it against what you're willing to carry.

For evenings and food, pack the Pentax HD DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited. It's small and gives a wide view, about 32mm full frame. The K-7 has in-body stabilisation, so you can handhold dim interiors without a tripod.

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