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

Pentax smc DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM Sample Photos

Wide-angle | 1/200 sec | f/8.0 | 20.0 mm | ISO 100

Wide-angle | 1/200 sec | f/8.0 | 20.0 mm | ISO 100
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Telephoto | 1/400 sec | f/8.0 | 270.0 mm | ISO 100

Telephoto | 1/400 sec | f/8.0 | 270.0 mm | ISO 100
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Closest focus is 49cm throughout the zoom range | 1/160 sec | f/5.6 | 105.0 mm | ISO 100

Closest focus is 49cm throughout the zoom range | 1/160 sec | f/5.6 | 105.0 mm | ISO 100
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Contrast remains good, even when shooting into the light | 1/200 sec | f/6.3 | 180.0 mm | ISO 400

Contrast remains good, even when shooting into the light | 1/200 sec | f/6.3 | 180.0 mm | ISO 400
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1/160 sec | f/5.6 | 105.0 mm | ISO 200

1/160 sec | f/5.6 | 105.0 mm | ISO 200
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1/60 sec | f/3.5 | 18.0 mm | ISO 100

1/60 sec | f/3.5 | 18.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/50 sec | f/4.0 | 18.0 mm | ISO 200

1/50 sec | f/4.0 | 18.0 mm | ISO 200
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1/80 sec | f/6.3 | 34.0 mm | ISO 100

1/80 sec | f/6.3 | 34.0 mm | ISO 100
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Value for money

Being available for around £550, this lens seems quite expensive, especially when compared to its closest equivalent. The Pentax 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 lens is very similar, just losing 20mm of telephoto range and can be picked up for around £420.

Sigma's 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM lens is another alternative that may be considered by Pentax camera owners. This lens is 20mm shorter at the telephoto end, but it focuses closer and is available for around £405.

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