September 11, 2012
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the launch of the smc PENTAX-DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM interchangeable zoom lens, designed for exclusive use with PENTAX K-mount lens-interchangeable digital cameras. This high-magnification zoom lens offers 15-times zoom ratio to cover focal lengths from wide angle to super telephoto, while its built-in supersonic AF driving mechanism achieves both smooth, quiet AF operation and a compact, lightweight body. Its extraordinary 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 the need of lens changes.
15-times zoom covering the extra wide range.
When mounted on a PENTAX K-mount lens-interchangeable digital camera body, this zoom lens offers an 15-times zoom ratio covering focal lengths from 27.5mm wide angle to 414mm super telephoto in the 35mm format. This allows the photographer to capture a wide range of scenes and subjects without lens changes — ranging from such casual applications as scenery, snapshot and portraiture to long-range sports photography. Its newly designed optics is the key to achieving such wide zoom coverage in a compact, lightweight body, for optimal versatility and maneuverability.Supersonic AF motor (SDM)
Thanks to the incorporation of 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 lens-interchangeable digital camera body,* the focus mode is automatically switched to SDM-assisted autofocusing to ensure dependable, flawless AF operation.* This lens is compatible with the K-5 II, K-5 II s, K-30, K-01, K-5, K-r, K-7, K-x, K-m, K20D, K200D, K100D Super and K10D camera bodies (with Ver. 1.30 or later firmware installed). When mounted on other camera bodies, the focus mode is automatically switched to manual.
Exceptional image description
Incorporating two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements in its optics, this zoom lens delivers bright, high-resolution images even at the edges, while effectively minimizing chromatic aberration.Other features
| Focal Length | 18-270mm (Equivalent to 27.5-414mm in 35mm format) |
|---|---|
| Aperture | F3.5-6.3 |
| Minimum Aperture | F22-45 |
| Lens Construction | 16 elements in 13 groups |
| Angle of View | 76-6° (with PENTAX D-SLR camera body) |
| Lens Mount | KAF3 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.49m (1.6ft) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.26x |
| Filter Diameter | 62mm |
| Diaphragm control | Fully Automatic |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Aperture ring | N/A |
| Tripod compatibility | N/A |
| Lens hood | PH-RBD62 |
| Lens cap | O-LC62 |
| Lens case | S80-120 |
| Maximum Diameter & Minimum Length | 75.8mm x 89.0mm (3.0 inch x 3.5 inch) |
| Weight | 453 g / 16.0 oz (with hood 469 g / 16.5 oz) |
| Bundle | Hood, Lens cap, Mount cover |
| Notes | SDM AF motor Rounded aperture (From opening to 1.5 step) Quick-shift Focus System：N/A SP (Super Protect) Coating：N/A |
* Design and Specifications is subject to change without notice.
