Pentax SMC DA Reviews

In conclusion, if you are considering a new lens that can deliver great multi-tasking capabilities, then look no further than the Pentax smcP DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL (IF). With decent specs, this lens may be a good replacement for the times that ...

Internal Focusing Mechanism, 14x zoom, Minimum focusing distance of 0.45 meters, High zoom ratio, Weighs only 16 ounces

If you are looking to add a new lens to your DSLR collection, then you may

To compare real-life performance we shot the same scene with each camera within a few minutes of each other using their best quality JPEG settings. We set the bundled lenses to f8 using Aperture Priority mode. The crops are taken from the originals ...

Large 2.5in screen with more detail than rivals, Smallest digital SLR at time of writing, Auto Pict gives beginners easier creative option, Compatible with almost any Pentax lens, Large 2.5in screen with more detail than rivals, Smallest digital ...

Doesn't include rechargeable batteries, Default image settings look over-processed, Noise levels higher than rivals, Doesn't include rechargeable batteries, Default image settings look over-processed, Noise levels higher than rivals

The image left was taken with the Pentax *istDL using the 18-55mm DA at 40mm f8; the original JPEG measured 2.73MB. The camera's correctly metered for the subject and the image has plenty of detail, although no more than its budget rivals

Review of the Pentax DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM lens

Nice balance and robust feel

Slightly stiff and jerky zoom action

The most expensive of the Pentax lenses in this category 16-50mm did not always deliver everything that it promised. In particular, the f/2.8 aperture is more for bright viewing than it is for top-quality imaging. Similarly, the SDM system is indeed ...