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Pentax SMC DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM : Specifications and Opinions

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

The Pentax SMC DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM is a superzoom lens for APS-C, manufactured from 2012 to 2023 (discontinued). The focus is done by Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic), it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 376 €;

9 users have given it an average vote of 7.7 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Pentax: this lens is compatible with reflex APS-C Pentax.

Specifications
Focal lenght	18-270 mm
Angle of view	77.3 - 6.1° (equivalent to a 27-405mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	APS-C
Max. aperture	f/3.5-6.3
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	16 elements in 13 groups
Min. focus distance	0.49 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.26x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	No
Focus	Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic)
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	62 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	453 g
Dimensions	76 x 89 mm
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L'Olandese Volante

sent on March 07, 2021

Pros: Of course, the versatility that guarantees such an optics; the construction accuracy that I have now learned to appreciate in Pentax: at the maximum focal point, the lens stretches a lot but there is not the slightest play between the sections, the bayonet is made of metal and the graft is precise and firm; plastic abounds but of good quality and the impression of the robustness of the lens, compact enough, is perceptible; the lampshon is included in the package; there is the lock to avoid stretching the lens when you bring it facing down, which is not the case anyway.

Cons: The main thing I can move is that it is not a WR and this is a serious and incomprehensible lack: it is WR the plastics in kits and it is not an optics like this so multipurpose and also quite expensive: pentax oddities, often difficult to understand; the lampshed is a real crap : difficult to place for the next fixing, it has the very hard graft when mounted backwards in the rest position, so much so that at first I thought it was defective, and in any case I do not block it until the shot because I fear efforts too, also does not have the window for the rotation of a possible polarizer .

Opinion: I immediately start that, as in my other reviews, this is also an opinion in principle, it is not and does not want to be a technical and meticulous analysis of the exquisitely optical characteristics, which beyond my abilities, but a personal and overall opinion. I have always had sympathy for wide excursion zooms, which I find fun and practical and that I consider particularly functional to digital photography, fast, instinctive, redundant unlike the analog one, understandably more shrewd and meditated, especially for the cost of films. Moreover, nowadays, thanks to advances in lens design, these goals have achieved unthinkable performance until a few years ago and generally more than acceptable at reasonable costs. When I was in Canon, I had the Tamron 16-300, a goal, at least the copy in my possession, very valid and that gave me good satisfaction and excellent self-proof ; unfortunately, it does not exist in attack K and I therefore took this original 18-270, which is intended for the "forklift" K 50. I say straight away that I have a great time and I see that lately for this reason I am using a lot of the K 50 to which it is dedicated and all in all I really cannot complain: first of all, contrary to what is written in the characteristics reported on the Forum, the focus is not piloted by the machine but the lens has the focus engine and this , remember that it works on the K 50, an entry level, is sufficiently fast (not only in one shot) and, after making the fine adjustment to + 6, precise . Of course, such a lens should be used with knowledge of the facts and without asking for performance that it cannot give, especially in combination with a machine like the K 50, excellent in its scope and perhaps better than some of its competitors but still rather obsolete , so both give their best in good light conditions and without requiring too "speedy" AF performance , which are the conditions under which I usually operate. Let us say that overall and on average the overall optical yield is dignified at all focal points: at 18 the distortion is more than acceptable, with the increase in the focal point there are no major surprises and even at 270 one cannot complain, especially if, as I repeat, one can operate with intermediate diaphragms and low ISOs which are the conditions under which this objective gives its best; of course, let's forget the brightness, the bokeh and the definition of fixed optics but who, like me, buys this kind of lenses already knows it from the start. Finally, the price : I bought it on Amazon (not FOWA anyway) and paid it what was reported on the Reviews more shipping costs (saving almost a hundred euros compared to the store) and all in all this price seems quite centered , especially considering the large amount of focals covered. In conclusion, it is a lens that I would recommend to lovers of this kind of optics and that, used with knowledge of the facts, can be very fun and comfortable and, why not, also give some satisfaction . One last note: absolutely ungenerous (and suspect) the vote of seven and two totaled by the goal: such a lens certainly drops to some compromise but I find that, all in all, at least an eight and a half would be fairer.

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sent on April 10, 2016

Pros: It is a mono lens ranging from wide angle to tele, good construction, zoom extension block, silent and precise ultrasonic motor, good weight and size

Cons: It's a super all do, has the limits of course but all in all does his hard work.

Opinion: Constructively excellent, perhaps exaggerated as everything do 18 to 270 the jump is great, but those who buy it for sure will not seek perfection but practicality. From F 6.3 onwards both to 18 and 270 is not bad. From F 3.5 to f 6.3 of intrinsic brightness of the lens The jump is remarkable, the shutter settings in a possible zoom are unpredictable. At less than €300 I recommend it

Photos taken with Pentax SMC DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM

Under the snow the train arrives ...

by L'Olandese Volante
131 comments, 3170 views

HI RES 16.1 MP

Foliage in Turin

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HI RES 16.1 MP

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HI RES 16.1 MP

Autumn on the Po

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HI RES 16.1 MP

Brusson

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87 comments, 6098 views

HI RES 11.9 MP

Delivery

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53 comments, 1239 views

HI RES 16.1 MP

Walking along the Po

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49 comments, 1225 views

HI RES 16.1 MP

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Billy

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73 comments, 2063 views

HI RES 16.1 MP

In station n.3 - Presto, that we lose the train ... !

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HI RES 16.1 MP

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HI RES 16.1 MP

The Ballerina

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HI RES 14.4 MP

Walk under the snow

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HI RES 16.1 MP

Pinch !

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49 comments, 1377 views

HI RES 8.5 MP

Calendula

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22 comments, 1702 views

HI RES 11.2 MP

In station n. 7 - ... and under the snow goes away

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68 comments, 1515 views

HI RES 16.1 MP

Omo Valley

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16 comments, 1150 views

HI RES 18.7 MP

Roman bridge in the Fund - Valchiusella

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22 comments, 4817 views

HI RES 16.1 MP

Triangular houses in Madeira

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34 comments, 1413 views

HI RES 24.1 MP

Lamprocapnos spectabilis

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HI RES 10.9 MP

Untitled Photo

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HI RES 10.0 MP

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HI RES 16.1 MP

The Cat

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HI RES 16.1 MP

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HI RES 4.9 MP

The old flowerhouse

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HI RES 24.1 MP

Indy , the cat who loved flowers ...

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53 comments, 1496 views

HI RES 13.1 MP

Novalesa Abbey - the title page

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HI RES 14.3 MP

In station 4 - Let's say hello, that the train arrives !

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HI RES 16.1 MP

The hut

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HI RES 11.5 MP

The pond Brusson

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HI RES 11.9 MP

The Guest

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HI RES 9.1 MP

At the station

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HI RES 16.1 MP

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HI RES 16.1 MP

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Manarola (sp) Cinque Terre

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HI RES 11.9 MP

Chioggia

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HI RES 16.1 MP

Vernazza (sp) Cinque Terre

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HI RES 10.4 MP

Curious kitten

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HI RES 9.1 MP

Eclause , the fountain

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16 comments, 497 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

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