Is the pentax smc da 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 al wr worth it?

Yes, I think it's worth it for most people starting out. It's a light autofocus zoom that covers 18-55mm on APS-C, framing roughly like 27-82mm on full frame, so it handles everything from wide street scenes to tighter portraits. The catch is that it gets darker as you zoom in and has no stabilisation, so it's best in good light. If you want more reach, the Pentax smc DA 18-135mm is the step up. Good bodies to pair it with are the Pentax KP, the Pentax K-70, and the Pentax K-3 Mark III. Don't overspend on the body, either. Lenses and light matter more than sensor size.

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