Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF]
Pentax Oct 2007
Pentax APS-C

Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF]

This is a APS-C zoom lens for Pentax K, covering 18-250 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3. Released in 2007, it weighs 455 g. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for APS-C cameras. This wide-to-super-telephoto zoom lens features a f/3.5-6.3 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, documentary, everyday, portrait, events, sports, wildlife. The optical design incorporates 16 elements in 13 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/3.5-6.3
Aperture
18–250mm
Focal
455 g
Weight
Oct 2007
Released
Pentax site

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Good for landscapearchitecture
Astrophotography Street Documentary Everyday Portrait Events
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
18-250 mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-6.3
Minimum aperture
f/22-45
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
16 elements in 13 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.45 m (17.72 inches)
Filter size
62 mm
Lens mount
Pentax K
Dimensions
75 x 85.5 mm
Weight
455 g (16.05 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Max Format size
APS-C
Aperture ring
No
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait, Events, Sports, Wildlife

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 43% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Pentax smc DA 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF]
Ford Mustang II overlooking Torquay harbour
01 Ford Mustang II overlooking Torquay harbour by w126uk / Duncan Joint
Flamingo
02 Flamingo by Miquel Gomis
Pool in the barn
03 Pool in the barn by w126uk / Duncan Joint
Harley Davidson Christmas Bauble
04 Harley Davidson Christmas Bauble by w126uk / Duncan Joint
Harley Davidson Slapton
05 Harley Davidson Slapton by w126uk / Duncan Joint
Rear view
06 Rear view by w126uk / Duncan Joint
Dartmoor Harley
07 Dartmoor Harley by w126uk / Duncan Joint
Black and white dam it
08 Black and white dam it by w126uk / Duncan Joint
Dartmoor Dyna
09 Dartmoor Dyna by w126uk / Duncan Joint
Dartmoor Dyna
10 Dartmoor Dyna by w126uk / Duncan Joint
Super Glide
11 Super Glide by w126uk / Duncan Joint
Harley boot
12 Harley boot by w126uk / Duncan Joint
Harley Davidson dyna super Glide custom
13 Harley Davidson dyna super Glide custom by w126uk / Duncan Joint
Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide tank
14 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide tank by w126uk / Duncan Joint
IMGP7087.jpg
15 IMGP7087.jpg by egorr.foto
Bengal Tiger Revisited
16 Bengal Tiger Revisited by Kurayba
IMGP7082.jpg
17 IMGP7082.jpg by egorr.foto
IMGP7094.jpg
18 IMGP7094.jpg by egorr.foto
IMGP2813
19 IMGP2813 by egorr.foto
IMG2777A
20 IMG2777A by pekosruben
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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