Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: PentaxModel: 258693
Product 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
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Terrific lens for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
It seems that one has to find out which are the outstanding Pentax lenses by reading a lot, and by trial and error. Price is no guide, as with this lens which sells for about half the price of the equivalent Nikon lens. It is an outstanding lens, and even at 250mm (that's 375mm in 24x36 lingo!), with Pentax's superb anti-shake mechanism, it is very useful.
An extraordinarily impressive and useful lens. As always, the drawback of these zooms is their lack of speed. f/6.3 is the maximum aperture at 250mm, but if it were any faster, the lens would be enormous. I use two "prime" lenses for speed -- 50mm f/1.4 (one of the GREAT buys out there) and my trusty old 85mm f/1.8. Those two, plus a 16-45mm Pentax zoom, and this zoom, cover just about everything. I just wish Pentax would stop improving the camera body about every twenty minutes.
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Summary of Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
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)
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