Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
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- Average Customer Rating:
- 4.5 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Pentax
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Features
- 14x zoom range of 18-250mm makes this the ideal all-around lens
- ED element and two aspherical elements compensate for chromatic and spherical aberration
- Focal length equivalent to 27.5mm to 383mm in the 35mm format
- Lens focuses as close as 18 inches throughout the entire zoom range
- Internal focus mechanism prevents the front lens element and lens barrels from moving during focusing
Description
What a range! The smc Pentax DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] interchangeable zoom lens, designed for exclusive use with Pentax digital SLR cameras, will provide just about all the coverage you'll need. With an approximate 14X zoom ratio covering from wide-angle to super-telephoto ranges, this versatile lens handles a great variety of applications from wide-angle landscapes to close-up sporting events and wildlife photography.
Designed for exclusive use with Pentax and Samsung digital SLR cameras, the DA 18-250mm interchangeable zoom lens gives you just about all the coverage you'll ever need. With an approximate 14x room ratio, this versatile lens handles a great variety of applications, from wide-angle landscapes to close-up sporting events and wildlife photography. Features include ED element and two aspherical elements that compensate for chromatic and spherical aberration; a focal length equivalent to 27.5mm to 383mm in the 35mm format; a close focus range of 18 inches throughout the entire zoom range; and an internal focus mechanism that prevents the front lens element and lens barrels from moving during focusing.
- Angle of view: 76 to 6.5 degrees
- Diaphragm: Fully automatic
- Minimum aperture: f/22-45
- Number of aperture blades: 7
- Metering system: TTL open aperture metering
- Minimum focus distance: 1.48 feet
- Filter diameter: 62mm
- Maximum magnification: 0.28x
- Lens mount: Pentax KAF2
- Hood: PH-RBB 62mm
- Dimensions: 3 inches in diameter and 3.4 inches long
- Weight: 16 ounces (without hood)
Spotlight customer reviews
Worth the expense
[ Posted: 2008-07-17 ]
I'm still a novice photographer but I wanted a lens that could offer close-up and distance mobility and this one fills the bill. I've paired it to my new Pentax K200D and so far it's worked very well. And I don't have to lug several lenses around on hiking trips, which is a big plus.
Super Lens
[ Posted: 2008-07-13 ]
Lens so far works perfectly with my Pentex K20D. At this time it is the only lens I am using and still getting aquainted with all the camera's features.
The one lens for my DSLR
[ Posted: 2008-07-12 ]
I bought this lens with a Pentax k20d and I have to say that although not perfect, the very minor problems there are don't bother me in the least. Some very slight purple edges show up, but only if the lens is fully zoomed in or fully zoomed out. And I only see them if I digitally zoom in so far that I can't make out what the picture is anymore. The autofocus seems a tad slow, but not enough to bother me.
But being able to get the wide shot and a second later zoom in great. For how versatile this lens is, how good the images it takes are, and its cost you just can't go wrong with this lens.
Must Have Walk-Around Lens
[ Posted: 2008-06-13 ]
We've had this lens for a few weeks now and it cannot be beat for it's all-around versatility! Produces sharp shots and surprisingly good macro results. If you shoot mostly outdoors with ample natural light this is pretty much the lens to get if you want a quality lens with a good price to performance ratio. Tamron makes an 'identical' model, and Pentax model may even be made by Tamron but with the Pentax coatings; however, the Pentax version has thus far been the most attractively priced.
All purpose lens
[ Posted: 2008-06-07 ]
I own the kit lens with K100D and a Quantaray zoom for sports. Needed something to take portraits and have zoom capability. This one fits the bill and helps keep the sensor clean by not having to change out lenses.
Focus ring a little hard to turn and auto focus slightly noisy.
Solid feel and lock mechanism is handy. Will probably rate 5 once I have enough shots to compare.