Lens Mount:PENTAX KAF3
Focal Length:18-270mm (equiv. 27.5 - 414mm)
Aperture:f/3.5 - f/6.3
Min Aperture:f/22 - f/45
Lens Construction:16 elements in 13 groups
AOV:76° - 6° (w/ PENTAX DSLR)
Min Focusing Distance:1.48' (0.45m)
Max Magnification:0.26X
Filter Diameter:62mm
Diaphragm Control:Fully Automatic
Aperture Blades:7
Lens Aperture Ring:n/a
Tripod Adapter:n/a
Hood:PH-RBD 62mm (optional)
Objective Cap:O-LC62
Case:S80-120 (optional)
Notes:Autofocus on K10D and later bodies (manual focus on other PENTAX DSLRs)
Max Diameter x Min Length:3 x 3.5'' (75.8 x 89.0mm)
Weight:16 oz (453g)


・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 zoomallows 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.
・Minimum focal distance of 1.6 feet: Offers a minimal focal distance of 1.6 feet (0.49m) throughout the entire zoom range.
・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: driven by a built-in supersonic motor this zoom lens offers exceptionally smooth and quiet autofocus operation.When mounted on an an SDM-compatible PENTAX K-mount digital camera body the focus mode isautomat ically switched to SDM-assisted autofocusing to ensure dependable flawless AF operation.
・Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLR cameras.


The PENTAX DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM high-magnification zoom lens offers a 15X zoom ratio to cover focal lengthsfrom 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 havingto change lenses.