The Pentax DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM superzoom offers a 15x superzoom covering a 27.5-414mm equivalent range and is based around the company's SDM 'supersonic AF' motor.

Product timeline

Pentax announces 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM and HD 560mm F5.6 ED AW

Sep 10, 2012

Quick specs

Lens type	Zoom lens
Focal length	18–270 mm
Image stab.	No
Lens mount	Pentax KAF
Max aperture	F3.5–6.3
Min aperture	F22–45
Min focus	0.49 m (19.29″)
Max magnification	0.26×
Weight	453 g (1.00 lb)
Length	89 mm (3.5″)

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Pentax K-Mount DA 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 ED SDM Interchangeable Lens

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