Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras @ richardeward.com

Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
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Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• solid zoom
  a little pricey for a 3.5-6.3 but a very solid "all purpose" lens. On the wide end there is some obvious distortion near the edges but I like that compared to my other pentax lenses. And, im pretty sure this is one of maybe 2 options in this zoom ratio so there you go...

• quality issues?
  This lens is said to be a rebadged Tamron. I wouldn't care less. But if quality becomes an issue, that would be a totally different story.
  I bought this lens because it now bears the Pentax name, and it's a really cool carry-around lens. Of course I would expect it to be of the same high quality as other Pentax lens would have.
  Other than the VIGNETTING effect, the first thing I noticed was when I am checking image on the LCD at the back of the camera, while this lens is pointing downwards,... more info

• Dust catcher
  I sent my first 18-250 back to Amazon for replacement due to dust behind the front lens element. They promptly sent me another, and it was fine for a few months, but now it has dust specks in the same place. The lens has never been used or stored in a dusty environment. Its maximum aperture makes it a slow lens for low light use, so any dust is reducing the amount of needed light.
  It is a very sharp lens with minimal chromatic abberation, but it does have a pincushion problem that can be managed with... more info

• A Great all round lens
  It has a great handling, good size & feel to it.
  It is not a fast lens. But, as most 18-200mm & 18-250mm lens owners know, this is a weekend or short trip lens that covers a great range.
  The quality is up there along Nikon 18-200mm VR.
  

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