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Pentax smc DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3

Announced Oct 1, 2007 •
Lens | Pentax KAF
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Announced Oct 1, 2007
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Manufacturer description: The Pentax 18-250mm is a 14x superzoom covering an equivalent focal range of 27.5 - 383 mm. Alongside the hulking zoom range it also boasts internal focus and a closest focus distance of 45 cm (17.7 in) throughout the zoom range - giving a reproduction ratio of around 1:3. One ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and two AL (Aspherical) elements in its design help to minimize optical aberrations.

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Pentax-DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Oct 1, 2007
Quick specs
Lens type Zoom lens
Focal length 18–250 mm
Image stab. No
Lens mount Pentax KAF
Max aperture F3.5–6.3
Min aperture F22–45
Min focus 0.45 m (17.72″)
Max magnification 0.28×
Weight 455 g (1.00 lb)
Length 86 mm (3.37″)

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