This is a breakdown of the published features and specifications of each of the following lenses announced by Pentax in January, 2008:
- SMC PENTAX DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II - $199.95, March 2008
- SMC PENTAX DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - $599.95, April 2008
- SMC PENTAX DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED - $399.95, May 2008
- SMC PENTAX DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED(IF) SDM - $1099.95, March 2008
1. SMC PENTAX DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II
KEY FEATURES
- Ideal zoom focal range for a wide range of shooting applications
- Improved resolution to match with high resolution sensors
- PENTAX SP coating protects the exposed lens elements
- Aspherical elements compensate for spherical aberration
- Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLRs
- Focal length equivalent to 27mm to 82.5mm in the 35mm format
LENS MOUNT: PENTAX KAF2
FOCAL LENGTH: 18-55mm (equiv 27.5-84mm)
APERTURE: f/3.5-5.6
MIN APERTURE: f/22-38
LENS CONSTRUCTION: 11 elements in 8 groups
ANGLE OF VIEW: 76-29° (w/ Pentax DSLR)
MIN FOCUSING DISTANCE: 0.82’ (0.25m)
MAX MAGNIFICATION: 0.34x
FILTER DIAMETER: 52mm
DIAPHRAGM CONTROL: Fully Automatic
NUMBER OF APERTURE BLADES: 6
LENS APERTURE RING: n/a
TRIPOD ADAPTER: n/a
HOOD: PH-RBA 52mm
OBJECTIVE CAP: O-LC52
CASE: S80-120
MAX DIAMETER X MIN LENGTH: 2.7 x 2.7” (68.0 x 67.5mm)
WEIGHT (W/O HOOD): 7.8 oz (220g)
NOTES: Quick-shift Focus, Filter Window, SP (Super Protect) Coating
2. SMC PENTAX DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited
KEY FEATURES
- Compact lens with one-to-one magnification in a normal focal length
- High-grade aluminum construction of the lens barrel, hood, and cap
- Quick-shift Focus System for instant switching from auto focus to manual focus
- PENTAX SP coating protects the exposed lens elements
- Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLRs
- Focal length equivalent to 52.5mm in the 35mm format
LENS MOUNT: PENTAX KAF2
FOCAL LENGTH: 35mm (equiv 53.5mm)
APERTURE: f/2.8
MIN APERTURE: f/22
LENS CONSTRUCTION: 9 elements in 8 groups
ANGLE OF VIEW: 44° (w/ Pentax DSLR)
MIN FOCUSING DISTANCE: 0.456’ (0.139m)
MAX MAGNIFICATION: 1.00x
FILTER DIAMETER: 49mm
DIAPHRAGM CONTROL: Fully Automatic
NUMBER OF APERTURE BLADES: 9
LENS APERTURE RING: n/a
TRIPOD ADAPTER: n/a
HOOD: Built-in, pullout type
OBJECTIVE CAP: Dedicated slip-on type
CASE: 48100 Z100
MAX DIAMETER X MIN LENGTH: 2.5 x 1.8” (63.0 x 46.5mm)
WEIGHT (W/O HOOD): 7.6 oz (215g)
NOTES: Quick-shift Focus, SP (Super Protect) Coating
3. SMC PENTAX DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED
KEY FEATURES- Extreme telephoto range zoom lens
- PENTAX SP coating protects the exposed lens elements
- ED elements compensate for chromatic aberration
- Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLRs
- Focal length equivalent to 82.5mm to 450mm in the 35mm format
LENS MOUNT: PENTAX KAF2
FOCAL LENGTH: 55-300mm (equiv 84.5-460mm)
APERTURE: f/4-5.8
MIN APERTURE: f/22-32
LENS CONSTRUCTION: 12 elements in 8 groups
ANGLE OF VIEW: 29.0-5.4° (w/ Pentax DSLR)
MIN FOCUSING DISTANCE: 4.6’ (1.4m)
MAX MAGNIFICATION: 0.28x
FILTER DIAMETER: 58mm
DIAPHRAGM CONTROL: Fully Automatic
NUMBER OF APERTURE BLADES: 6
LENS APERTURE RING: n/a
TRIPOD ADAPTER: n/a
HOOD: PH-RBG 58mm
OBJECTIVE CAP: O-LC58
CASE: S80-160
MAX DIAMETER X MIN LENGTH: 2.8 x 4.4” (71.0 x 111.5mm)
WEIGHT (W/O HOOD): 15.5 oz (440g)
NOTES: Quick-shift Focus, Filter Window, SP (Super Protect) Coating
4. SMC PENTAX DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM
KEY FEATURES
- High performance telephoto lens
- SDM system creates smoother, quieter auto focus
- Weather resistant and dust resistant body
- Quick-shift Focus System for instant switching from auto focus to manual focus
- PENTAX SP coating protects the exposed lens elements
- ED elements compensate for chromatic aberration
- Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLRs
- Focal length equivalent to 300mm in the 35mm format
LENS MOUNT: PENTAX KAF2
FOCAL LENGTH: 200mm (equiv 307mm)
APERTURE: f/2.8
MIN APERTURE: f/22
LENS CONSTRUCTION: 9 elements in 8 groups
ANGLE OF VIEW: 8.1° (w/ Pentax DSLR)
MIN FOCUSING DISTANCE: 3.9’ (1.2m)
MAX MAGNIFICATION: 0.20x
FILTER DIAMETER: 77mm
DIAPHRAGM CONTROL: Fully Automatic
NUMBER OF APERTURE BLADES: 9
LENS APERTURE RING: n/a
TRIPOD ADAPTER: n/a
HOOD: PH-RBK 77mm
OBJECTIVE CAP: O-LC77
CASE: S120-160
MAX DIAMETER X MIN LENGTH: 3.3 x 5.3” (83 x 134mm)
WEIGHT (W/O HOOD): 29.1 oz (825g)
NOTES: Supersonic Motor, Quick-shift Focus, SP (Super Protect) Coating, Filter Window
5. SMC PENTAX DA* 300mm f/4 ED(IF) SDM
KEY FEATURES
- High performance telephoto lens
- SDM system creates smoother, quieter auto focus
- Weather resistant and dust resistant body
- Quick-shift Focus System for instant switching from auto focus to manual focus
- PENTAX SP coating protects the exposed lens elements
- ED elements compensate for chromatic aberration
- Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLRs
- Focal length equivalent to 450mm in the 35mm format
SPECIFICATIONS
LENS MOUNT: PENTAX KAF2
FOCAL LENGTH: 300mm (equiv 460mm)
APERTURE: f/4
MIN APERTURE: f/32
LENS CONSTRUCTION: 8 elements in 6 groups
ANGLE OF VIEW: 5.4° (w/ Pentax DSLR)
MIN FOCUSING DISTANCE: 4.6’ (1.4m)
MAX MAGNIFICATION: 0.24x
FILTER DIAMETER: 77mm
DIAPHRAGM CONTROL: Fully Automatic
NUMBER OF APERTURE BLADES: 9
LENS APERTURE RING: n/a
TRIPOD ADAPTER: Included, demountable w/ coin
HOOD: PH-RBK 77mm
OBJECTIVE CAP: O-LC77
CASE: S120-210
MAX DIAMETER X MIN LENGTH: 3.3 x 7.2” (83 x 184mm)
WEIGHT (W/O HOOD): 37.7 oz (1070g)
NOTES: Supersonic Motor, Quick-shift Focus, SP (Super Protect) Coating, Filter Window, Detachable Tripod Mount
1 comments:
These prices are actually really attractive. I could see adding the 200mm 2.8 to my kit some time down the road. That has the look of a solid, professional piece. Keep it up, Pentax!
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