Is this lens weather resistant?
1121424
No, this lense doesn't have special rubber coating, which is available in weather resistant cameras and lenses.
1915832
No, the lens is black, just as every other lenses. But it looks pretty good anyway.This is the default 18-55mm lens kit, so, no, it's not Weather Sealed. You should look for a bundle which contains the "WR" code in the lens.
120062
I would say this camera is moderately duck resistant.It depends on how the ducks come at the camera. The body is weather-resistant, and can probably withstand the very worst a duck can do. However, the lens is not weather/duck-resistant. It is conceivable that a duck could poo on the lens, fouling its functions, or scratch the glass with its talons. Be careful, duck-related damage is not covered under warranty.
136754
The lens mounting ring is plastic and provides a nice tight fit in normal use, but, there is no "O" ring weather-seal on it.
125814
The date code on mine is UV0420. There's not one mark or scratch on the lens, even though I use it often on the beach on windy days.
520234
The lens is weather sealed with gaskets at the lens/camera body interface, and along all of barrels for focus and focal length. I've had rain poured on it, and the camera had no problems. I would not immerse it in water, but rain and dust should not be a problem for the lens.
1304919
The 18-55 kit lens is NOT weather sealed. Weather sealed lenses have the "WR" designation.
1767054
Yes, it is weather sealed/water resistant. Like C. Finchum said, you do need to pair it with weather sealed lenses in order for this to still be true. Pentax makes a variety of weather sealed and non weather sealed lenses.
1550979
Honestly I didn't see anything stating it was weather resistant... so far the camera has been amazing camera for the price.
2097900
I got the one with the 18-55mm lens which is weather resistant. Apart from the lens there is the camera body, manual, some warranty paperwork, serial number cards, a CD which has some photo development software, camera strap, lens front and back covers, camera body cover, a cover for the flash port (pre-installed), viewfinder cover (pre-installed), rechargeable battery, battery charger, power cord, USB cord. These are the things I can remember.
2215586
No, the lens has a scratch resistant plastic cover for protection -- in a sense it's a transparent lens cap.
260831
I don't know. I love my lens. Haven't had any problems with it. Wish i could buy a stronger one than 200mm. Sherry
554607
The lens is coated with a rain guard and the battery pocket has o-rings. None of the paper work says its waterproof though. Hope this helps.
1331900
Not sure I can be of much help.....I haven't tested all of the "elements" that you listed as threats to the lens - really haven't experienced extreme conditions under rain or sea water spray - some, but nothing severe. Living in Oklahoma I know my lens is exposed to dust. All I can say is that there is no apparent affect on my lens or camera to this point...but then both are still relatively new. I trust Pentax to perform as promised. My K30 is my "fourth generation" of Pentax - Spotmatic, ME Super, Super Program, K30.
292035
I have a Pentax older that yours and all of the lens seem to work fine. I have both Sigma and Tamron lenses You know that with the older lenses it won't be weather resistant. It's only WR with Pentax WR lenses.
967416
With reasonable care I think it should be fine. I used the lens on a 3 week safari in Tanzania in dusty, sometimes wet conditions and had no problems. I kept it covered in a lightweight stuff sack when not in use.
2197574
This kit does not come with a weather sealed lens. Only the WR lenses are water resistant. That's why this bundle is significantly cheaper than those that come with WR-lenses.