Quick answer
The Pentax smc DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 is a ultra-wide to telephoto zoom lens covering 18-250mm 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
Pentax smc DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3: a superzoom lens with a 18-250mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Pentax K mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Pentax smc DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 18-250mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 455 g
- Length
- 86 mm
- Diameter
- 75 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3?
At 18-250mm 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 | 27–375mm | 5.5–67.4° | 6.6–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax smc DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax smc DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3?
It zooms across 18-250mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to telephoto lens.
Is the Pentax smc DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-250mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Pentax smc DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–375mm on full frame, with a 5.5–67.4° horizontal and 6.6–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax smc DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 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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