PENTAX Announces Two New K-Mount Lenses
smc PENTAX DA 18-270mm F3.5-5.6 ED SDM zoom lens and HD PENTAX DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW designed exclusively for K-mount DSLR cameras
DENVER, CO (September 10, 2012) — PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION (PENTAX), today announces two new lenses designed specifically for use with all K-mount camera bodies.
The new smc PENTAX DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM high magnification
interchangeable zoom lens offers a 15X zoom ratio to cover focal lengths
from wide angle to super telephoto, while its built-in supersonic AF
driving mechanism achieves both smooth, quiet autofocusing operation in a
compact, lightweight design. The lens offers an extraordinary wide
angle-to-long-telephoto zoom coverage making it extremely versatile and
handy, allowing the user to effortlessly capture a wide variety of
subjects, ranging from landscapes and snapshots to sports events,
without the need to change lenses.
The new HD PENTAX DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW interchangeable super-telephoto
lens, featuring PENTAX’s exclusive HD Coating – a newly developed high
grade multi-layer lens coating – and telescope-type optics, delivers
clear, well-defined images of distant subjects.
“The introduction of these two new K-mount lenses expands the lineup of a
vast array of PENTAX lenses already available for our family of DSLR
cameras,” explains John Carlson, Sr. Manager of Sales and Marketing,
PENTAX. “With 25 million lenses produced since 1975, our commitment to
the K-Mount line of lenses has been strong and unwavering. Every new
lens that is introduced offers photographers more ways to expand their
creative vision.”
smc PENTAX DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM Features
Versatile zoom with an extra wide range
When mounted on a PENTAX K-mount interchangeable-lens digital camera
body, this zoom lens offers a 15X zoom ratio, the longest range in the
PENTAX lineup, covering focal lengths from 27.5mm wide angle to 414mm
super telephoto (equivalent 35mm range). Ideal for travel photography,
this focal range enables photographers to capture a wide variety of
scenes and subjects without needing to change lenses. Its newly designed
optics serve as the key to achieving such wide zoom coverage in a
compact, lightweight body, for optimal versatility and maneuverability.
Supersonic AF motor (SDM)
Thanks to the incorporation of the PENTAX-original SDM autofocus system
driven by a built-in supersonic motor, this zoom lens offers
exceptionally smooth and quiet autofocus operation. When mounted on an
SDM-compatible PENTAX K-mount digital camera body,* the focus mode is
automatically switched to SDM-assisted autofocusing to ensure
dependable, flawless AF operation.
* This lens is compatible with the PENTAX K-5 II, K-5 IIs, K-30,
K-01, K-5, K-r, K-7, K-x, K-m, K20D, K200D, K100D Super and K10D camera
bodies (with Ver. 1.30 or later firmware installed). When mounted on
other camera bodies, the focus mode is automatically switched to manual.
Exceptional image description
Incorporating two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements in its optics, this
zoom lens delivers bright, high resolution images, even on the edges,
while effectively minimizing chromatic aberration.
Other features
• Minimum focusing distance of 1.6 ft. (0.49m) over the entire zoom range
• Rounded diaphragm delivers precise control while producing a smooth,
beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus rendition), minimizing the streaking
effect of point light sources
HD PENTAX DA 560mm F5.6 ED Features
Outstanding image rendition of distant subjects
When mounted on a PENTAX K-mount digital camera body, this
super-telephoto lens offers a focal length of approximately 859mm
(equivalent 35mm format). Since its unique telescope-type optics require
fewer optical elements than conventional lens optics, it assures sharp,
well-defined images, particularly with distant subjects.
New, high grade HD Coating
This lens is treated with the HD Coating, ** a high grade multi-layer
lens coating recently developed by PENTAX. Compared with conventional
multi-layer coatings, this new coating provides higher light
transmittance with reduced reflection, to deliver sharp, clear images
free of flare and ghosting, even under demanding lighting conditions
such as backlight.
** HD stands for High Definition, and signifies the lens’s capacity
to reproduce images that excel in transparency, definition, resolution
and rendition.
Dustproof, weather-resistant construction
As a new model of the AW (All Weather) series, this lens features a
dependable dustproof, weather-resistant construction with 29 special
seals to effectively prevent the intrusion of dust and water into the
lens interior. By coupling this lens with a dustproof, weather-resistant
PENTAX interchangeable lens digital camera body such as the PENTAX K-5
II or PENTAX K-30, the user is assured a durable, reliable imaging
system that performs superbly in demanding outdoor settings such as rain
or mist, or in locations prone to water splashes or spray.
Easy control of circular polarizing filter
This lens comes with a built-in, removable filter holder in the barrel.
By mounting the C-PL (circular polarizing) filter (40.5mm in diameter;
included as an exclusive accessory) to the holder, the user can easily
obtain the desired polarizing effect simply by rotating the filter using
its control ring.
New exterior design signifying HD series
The lens exterior has been painted an elegant white to minimize heat
haze generated inside the lens barrel due to long exposure to the sun.
Featured in the middle of the lens barrel, a red anodized ring serves as
a distinct, radiant symbol of the new HD PENTAX lens series. Strap lugs
are made from machined aluminum to enhance its exclusive appearance.
Other features
• Smooth autofocus operation using an AF driving motor (DC motor) installed in the lens barrel***
• Quick-Shift Focus system for instant switching to manual focus
operation after the subject is captured in focus by the camera’s AF
system
• SP (Super Protect) coating applied to the front surface of the lens to
effectively repel water and grease and easily wipe off dust and stain
• Rounded diaphragm blades deliver precise control while producing a
smooth, beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus rendition), minimizing the
streaking effect of point light sources
*** This lens is compatible with the PENTAX K-5 II, K-5 IIs, K-30, K-01,
K-5, K-r, K-7, K-x, K-m, K20D, K200D, K100D Super and K10D camera
bodies (with Ver. 1.30 or later firmware installed). When mounted on
other camera bodies, the focus mode is automatically switched to manual.
Pricing and Availability
The new smc PENTAX DA 18-270mm F3.5-5.6 ED SDM zoom lens will be
available at retail outlets nationwide and online in November 2012 with a
suggested retail price of $799.95. The new HD PENTAX DA 560mm F5.6 ED
AW will be available at retail outlets nationwide and online in December
2012 with a suggested retail price of $6,999.95.
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http://pentaximaging.com/camera-lenses/about.
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