Is the pentax smc da 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 al wr good for vlogging?

Not really, not on its own. It's a sound everyday zoom, but for vlogging it starts at 18mm on APS-C, which is roughly 27mm full frame. The vlogging checklist suggests about 16-20mm full-frame equivalent at arm's length, so you'll be framed tighter than you'd like. It also isn't stabilised, so you'll want the body to handle shake.

If you already own a Pentax K body, it's a usable starting point: stand a little further back, or shoot at the wide end and keep your arm short. If you want more reach, 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/) covers a longer range, but I'd still look for a wider option before buying for vlogging. Whatever lens you pick, budget for sound too, as the audio notes explain.

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