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Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras

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List Price: $499.95
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Pentax
EAN: 0027075134812
Label: Pentax
Manufacturer: Pentax
Maximum Focal Length: 250 millimeters
Minimum Focal Length: 18 millimeters
Model: 258693
Optical Zoom: 14 unknown-units
Publisher: Pentax
Studio: Pentax

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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Product 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.

Amazon.com Product Description:
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)




Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Terrific Starter Lens - Very Versatile, nice results, great price
Just picked up a Pentax K20D but since entirely new to the Pentax line, I have ZeRo glass to go with it. Since one of the attractive features ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Nice Walk Around Lens
Being new to dSLRs, I decided to purchase this lens for my new K200D. It is a very nice walk around lens and I used it on a recent trip to the ... Read More



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - solid zoom
a little pricey for a 3.5-6.3 but a very solid "all purpose" lens. On the wide end there is some obvious distortion near the edges but I like that ... Read More



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - quality issues?
This lens is said to be a rebadged Tamron. I wouldn't care less. But if quality becomes an issue, that would be a totally different story.
I ... Read More



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Dust catcher
I sent my first 18-250 back to Amazon for replacement due to dust behind the front lens element. They promptly sent me another, and it was fine for ... Read More



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