Pentax 18-135mm Lens Review by Gene Wright

Camera Lenses
Pentax smc DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL IF DC WR lens

Pentax smc DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL IF DC WR lens

Description

Extended 7.5X zoom range is ideal for a wide range of shooting conditions.

    • Weather resistant to handle damp, inclement conditions.
    • Compact and lightweight design for easy portability.
    • Direct Current (DC) motor supports quick, quiet autofocus operation.
    • PENTAX Super Protect (SP) coating helps repel dust, water, and grease, making the lens easier to clean.
    • PENTAX Quick Shift focus system allows instant on-the-fly switching from auto to manual focus.
    • An aspherical lens element helps to compensate for spherical aberration to maximize image quality.
    • Equivalent to 27.5-207mm in the 35mm format.
    • Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLR cameras.

Features


Specifications
Overview
Lens styleZoom lens  
Max Format Size APS-C / DX  
Lens focal length18 – 135 mm  
Stabilization type No  
Camera mount Pentax KAF3  
Angle of view 76°- 11.9 °  
Aperture (lens diaphragm)
Largest aperture opening F3.5 - F5.6  
Smallest aperture opening F22.0 - F38.0  
Includes aperture ring No  
Total diaphragm blades 6  
Optical
Total Elements 13  
Number of Groups 11  
Coatings / special elements 1 Aspherical element  
Focusing
Minimum focus distance 0.40 m (15.75")  
Maximum magnification ratio 0.24 x  
Autofocus type Yes  
Lens motor Micromotor  
Full time manual focus Yes  
Focusing method Internal  
Lens distance scale Yes  
Depth of field scale Yes  
Physical features
Overall weight405 g (0.89 lb) 14.3 oz  
Lens diameter 73 mm (2.87")  
Overall length 76 mm (2.99")  
Sealing Yes  
Lens color Black  
Zooming method Rotary (extending)  
Filter thread size 62 mm  
Filter annotations does not rotate on focus  
Lens hood included Yes  
Lens hood code PH-RBC62 Petal type  
Tripod collar included No


Item Includes

• lens hood
• lens cap
• rear lens cap

Accessories


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