Is the pentax hd da 11 18mm f 2 8 ed dc aw worth it?

Yes, if you shoot landscapes or architecture on an APS-C Pentax and want a wide zoom that stays bright. It frames like 16-27mm on full frame, and f/2.8 gives about the depth of field of f/4.2. It's weather-sealed, which helps outdoors. It isn't stabilised, though, so keep shutter speeds up or use a tripod. Landscapes rarely need the speed anyway, since the landscape guide suggests shooting between f/8 and f/11.

It fits most Pentax K bodies. For a sensible pairing, try the Pentax K-3 Mark III or the Pentax KP. The Pentax K-1 Mark II takes it too, but only in APS-C crop mode, so you give up some megapixels. Not sure whether APS-C is the right size for you? The sensor guide covers that trade-off.

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