This high-magnification zoom lens offers a 15X zoom ratio to cover focal lengths from wide angle to super telephoto. Its extra ordinary wide angle-to-long-telephoto zoom coverage makes this zoom lens extremely versatile and handy, as it allows the user to effortlessly capture a wide variety of subjects, ranging from landscapes and snapshots to sports events, without having to change lenses.
18-270mm zoom lens offers a 15X zoom ratio covering 18-270mm zoom lens offers a 15X zoom ratio covering focal lengths from 27.5mm wide angle to 414mm super telephoto in the 35mm format. This large range of zoom allows the photographer to capture a variety of scenes and subjects without changing lenses.
Two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements Incorporates two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements in its optical design to effectively minimize chromatic aberration and deliver bright, high-resolution images, even at the edges.
Rounded diaphragm blades This lens is designed with rounded diaphragm blades to produce a smooth, beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus rendition), while minimizing the streaking effect of point light sources.
Pentax-original SDM autofocus system With the Pentax-original SDM autofocus system, driven by a built-in supersonic motor, this zoom lens offers exceptionally smooth and quiet autofocus operation. When mounted on an SDM-compatible Pentax K-mount digital camera body, the focus mode is automatically switched to SDM-assisted autofocusing to ensure dependable, flawless AF operation.
Minimum focal distance of 1.6 feet Offers a minimal focal distance of 1.6 feet (0.49m) throughout the entire zoom range.
Lens
Pentax KAF3
Angle Of View
76° - 6° (w/ Pentax DSLR)
Number Of Diaphragm Blades
7
Minimum Focusing Distance
1.48' (0.45m)
Maximum Magnification
0.26X
Weight
16 oz (453g)
Objective Cap
O-LC62
Diaphragm Control
Fully Automatic
Lens Construction
16 elements in 13 groups
Aperture
F3.5 F6.3
Minimum Aperture
F22 F45
Filter Diameter
62mm
Dimensions
3-in. x 3.5-in. (75.8 x 89.0mm)
Case
S80-120 (optional)
Hood
PH-RBD 62mm (optional)
Focal Length
18-270mm (equiv. 27.5 414mm)
- Lens Hood PH-RBD 62 -Rear Lens Cap B -Lens Cap O-LC62
