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Pentax smc DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Pentax smc DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
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Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews of Pentax smc DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

On average, users rate this product 75/100 and experts rate this product 71/100.

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Pentax SMC DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens Review

 

An all purpose superzoom for use on Pentax digital SLR cameras that covers a range equivalent to 27 – 375mm on a 35mm camera.

Low distortion for a superzoom; Low CA levels; Impressive zoom range

Susceptible to flare

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Pentax 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED A

 
Jan, 2010
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Expert review by : Jon Tarrant (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Pentax SMC DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL (IF) review

 

Does this Pentax superzoom deliver on its promise? The WDC Pentax SMC DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL (IF) review aims to find out.

High-peak MTF

Difficult to hold securely

With an on-the-street price below £400, this is an attractive lens: the only quandary is how best to balance its strong peak MTF performance with some potential handling niggles.

Jan, 2010
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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Pentax smc DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

 

Considering the slightly extended focal length of the Pentax smc DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3, it's still relatively compact.

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Expert review by : photodo.com (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Pentax SMC DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

 

Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at this all purpose superzoom for use on Pentax digital SLR cameras that covers a range equivalent to 27 – 375mm on a 35mm camera.

Low distortion for a superzoom; Low CA levels; Impressive zoom range

Disappointing resolution at maximum aperture; Slow AF; Susceptible to flare

As I mentioned earlier, lenses with huge zoom ranges like this often result in compromise of some sort. It seems unfortunate in this case that the aspect of performance to lose out is sharpness at maximum aperture, which is how I believe a lens like...

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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Pentax 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 DA SMC

 

Pentax's 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DA smc is compatible with its entire series of APS-C format digital SLRs.

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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Pentax SMC PENTAX DA 18-250MM F3.5-6.3 ED AL(IF)

 

In conclusion, if you are considering a new lens that can deliver great multi-tasking capabilities, then look no further than the Pentax smcP DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL (IF). With decent specs, this lens may be a good replacement for the times that...

Internal Focusing Mechanism14x zoomMinimum focusing distance of 0.45 metersHigh zoom ratioWeighs only 16 ounces

If you are looking to add a new lens to your DSLR collection, then you...

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

SMC Pentax DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL Lens

 

Today Pentax have announced the SMC Pentax DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL Lens. SMC Pentax DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL LensMain Specifications Lens mount: PENTAX KAF mount Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups Angle of view: 76° ~6.5° (when mounted on a...

PENTAX Imaging Company is pleased to announce the smc PENTAX DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL [IF] interchangeable zoom lens designed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras. With an approximate 14X zoom ratio covering from wide-angle to...

Oct, 2007
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Consumer review (dell.com)

Excellent Lens for the price

 

with 2 new grandchildren, im sure this camera will be used a lot., and with the 2 gig card, i will be able to shoot hundreds at a time.

Quality Lens, great for the novice or just learning. Excellent range and wide angle quallity.

None.

Jun, 2008
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Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Pentax 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF SMC DA review by halways

 

I have always enjoyed the Pentax film cameras and was pleased when the K10D arrived (I went Canon 20D because I wasn't sold on the early Pentax DSLRs), allowing me to use my Takumar lenses. However when the Pentax 18-250 came available I thought it...

light weight, wide range of focal length, great travel lens for reasonable cost

not great for low level light, significant vignetting at wide angle and low light, looses significant sharpness at larger aperatures

Dec, 2008
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