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    Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3ED AL (IF) Zoom Lens - Press Release

    PENTAX ANNOUNCES smc PENTAX DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL [IF] HIGH-PERFORMANCE ZOOM LENS


    GOLDEN, CO. (October 1, 2007)…PENTAX Imaging Company is pleased to announce the smc PENTAX DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL [IF] interchangeable zoom lens designed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras. With an approximate 14X zoom ratio covering from wide-angle to super-telephoto ranges, this versatile lens handles a great variety of applications from wide-angle landscapes to close-up sporting events and wildlife photography.

    The lens will ship in October for US $499.95.

    www.pentaxslr.com

    Specifications

    Lens Mount: PENTAX KAF2
    Lens Construction: 16 elements, 13 groups
    Angle of View: 76-6.5°
    Diaphragm:
    Fully Automatic
    Minimum Aperture: f/22-45
    Number of Aperture Blades: 7
    Metering System: TTL Open Aperture Metering
    Minimum Focus Distance: 1.48’ (0.45m)
    Filter Diameter: 62mm
    Maximum Magnification: 0.28x
    Maximum Diameter: 3.0” (75mm)
    Minimum Length: 3.4” (85.5mm)
    Weight (w/o hood): 16.0 oz (455g)
    Hood: PH-RBB 62mm
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