Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
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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 Cameras Photo Reviews of Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
Customer Review: quality issues?
Summary: 3 Stars
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 bought this lens because it now bears the Pentax name, and it's a really cool carry-around lens. Of course I would expect it to be of the same high quality as other Pentax lens would have.
Other than the VIGNETTING effect, the first thing I noticed was when I am checking image on the LCD at the back of the camera, while this lens is pointing downwards, the lens will SLIDE OUT to its full lenghth. The same thing happens when I am taking the camera from the camera bag.
Just like taking the small blue pill before you go to an important business meeting.
Is it because the front end of the lens is too heavy? I hope this is just a small problem that no one else would have. In any ways, I am probably going to return it.
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Description 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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