Quick answer
The Pentax DA 18-270mm lens is a ultra-wide to telephoto zoom lens covering 18-270mm at f/3.5 for the Pentax K mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 18-270mm f/3.5 superzoom lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Pentax DA 18-270mm lens specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 18-270mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.49 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 453 g
- Length
- 89 mm
- Diameter
- 76 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Pentax DA 18-270mm lens?
At 18-270mm this is a ultra-wide to telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–405mm | 5.1–67.4° | 6.1–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax DA 18-270mm lens use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax DA 18-270mm lens?
It zooms across 18-270mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to telephoto lens.
Is the Pentax DA 18-270mm lens a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-270mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Pentax DA 18-270mm lens equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–405mm on full frame, with a 5.1–67.4° horizontal and 6.1–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax DA 18-270mm lens fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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