N°422120 · Family detail
PentaxZoom·PENTAX K mount·2012
Smc Pentax-DA 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 ED SDM
Specifications01
MountPENTAX K
Focal length18-270mm
Max aperturef/3.5
TypeZoom
Release year2012
Weight453 g
Filter size62 mm
Physical length89 mm
Min focus distance0.49 m
Max magnification0.2632
Aperture blades7
Optical elements16
Groups13
Min aperturef/6.3
AutofocusYes
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlNone
The aperture is controlled from the camera
Lens hoodPH-RBD62 - Bayonet-type petal-shaped
TeleconvertersHD Pentax-DA 1.4X AF Rear Converter AW→ 25-378mm F/4.9-8.8
EraDigital era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeSuperzoom lens
Summary02
Pentax K mount zoom lens with an 18–270mm focal range and maximum aperture of f/3.5–6.3, intended for general-purpose photography with broad wide-to-telephoto coverage.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Pentax K mount has a flange distance of 45.46 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Pentax DA and FA J lenses have no aperture ring. Use an adapter with its own aperture control.
- Pentax DA lenses are made for APS-C.
- Sony EAdapter · 27.46 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 25.46 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 29.46 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 27.76 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 25.46 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 26.21 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 18.76 mm
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 27.46 mm
- Canon EFAdapter · 1.46 mm
A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Nikon F.

Other Mounts03
No alternate mounts are indexed for this family yet.