Pentax SMC-DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 SDM

Pentax K, APS-C / DX
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Product details

With a focal length equivalent to 27-405 mm, it is versatile in use. Thanks to its optical design, it delivers high-level optical performance. The excellent usability even under harsh environmental conditions completes the overall package.

Key specifications

Bayonet lens mount
Pentax K
Lens type
Normal Lens, Super zoom lens, Telephoto lens
Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Focus type
Autofocus, Manual focus
Weight
453 g
Documents
Brochure.pdf
Item number
372767

General information

Manufacturer
Pentax
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
21497
Release date
12.9.2012

Colour

Colour
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.45 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Normal Lens, Super zoom lens, Telephoto lens
Bayonet lens mount
Pentax K
Aperture
6.30 f/
Min. aperture
22 f/
Min. focal length (exact)
18 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
270 mm
Focal length
18 - 270 mm
Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Number of diaphragm blades
7x
Filter thread
62 mm
Number of lenses
16
Number of lens groups
13
Lens equipment
Fixed front lens, Image stabilisation, Internal focusing, Metal bayonet, Zoom function
Optical zoom
15x
Focus type
Autofocus, Manual focus
Country code
EN

Objective 2 properties

Min. aperture opening
f/22
Max. aperture
f/3.5
Aperture
f/3.5 - 6.3
Min. focal length (exact)
0.02 m
Max. Focal length (exact)
0.27 m
Filter thread
0.06 m

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Lens hood PH-RBD62

Product dimensions

Weight
453 g
Length
89 mm
Diameter
75.80 mm

Package dimensions

Length
14.90 cm
Width
11.70 cm
Height
12.10 cm
Weight
755 g

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Pentax
    Not enough data
  • 1.7artisans
    0.3 %
  • 1.Canon
    0.3 %
  • 3.Nikon
    0.4 %
  • 3.Panasonic
    0.4 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Pentax
    Not enough data
  • 1.Viltrox
    1 day
  • 2.Laowa
    3 days
  • 2.Samyang
    3 days
  • 2.Sigma
    3 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Pentax
    Not enough data
  • 1.Nikon
    4.9 %
  • 2.Canon
    5.7 %
  • 3.Fujifilm
    6 %
  • 4.Olympus
    6.1 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Very good80/100
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Rank 3 out of 3FototestReleaseJuly 2014

Etwas abgeschlagen aber keineswegs schlecht ist das Pentax, das zwar insgesamt gute Bildleistungen abrufen kann aber dennoch deutliche Schwächen bei der Abberation sowie dem eher langsamen Autofokus zeigt. Bei der Verarbeitung sowie der Auflösung von Details ist es aber recht gut aufgestellt.

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