Pentax HD DA 18-50mm F/4.5-5.6 DC WR RE Lens
Lens Description
The Pentax HD DA 18-50mm F/4.5-5.6 DC WR RE is a wide to short telephoto zoom designed for cameras with a APS-C (1.5X) sensor. This variable-aperture zoom covers a 18 to 50mm focal-range. It provides the same field of view as a 27-75mm lens on a Full-Frame camera.
This 3X zoom lens focuses down to 30cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.23X magnification. The lens offers a Quick-Shift AF system which lets the user simply rotate the focus-ring to focus manually. A built-in focus motor is used to set the focus-distance. It allowed Pentax to optimize the motor precisely for this lens in order to maximize performance.
The lens weighs 158g. Its body is weatherproof against adverse weather such as rain and snow. Seals in key areas prevent entry of water and dust.
This lens is only available for the Pentax K mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Pentax K mount cameras with APS-C (1.5X) sensors.
Focal-Range
Angle-Of-View
Maximum Aperture
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Maximum Aperture
Magnification
Weight
Pentax HD DA 18-50mm F/4.5-5.6 DC WR RE Specifications
Brand | Pentax | Model | HD DA 18-50mm F/4.5-5.6 DC WR RE |
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Mount | Pentax K KAF3 | Max FLM | 1.5X |
Focal Range | 18 - 50mm | View Angle | 76 - 31° |
Max Aperture | F/4.5 - 5.6 | Min Aperture | F/22 - 32 |
Min Focus | 30cm | Magnification | 0.23X |
Filter Size | 58mm | Aperture Blades | 7 |
Size (D x L) | 71 x 41mm | Weight | 158g |
Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
Stabilization | Protection | Weatherproof | |
Zoom Drive | Mechanic | Focus Drive | AF with Quick-Shift |
Zoom Mechanism | External | Focus Mechanism | External |
Hood | Bayonet | Focus Motor | Internal |
Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2015-02-09 |
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Pentax 18-50mm F/4.5-5.6 Facts
18-50mm Focal-Range | F/4.5-5.6 Max Aperture |
58mm Filter Thread | AF with Quick-Shift |
Pentax K Mount | APS-C (1.5X) Coverage |
158g Lens Weight | 71 x 41mm (D x L) |
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