About this item

Short minimum focusing distance of 095 meter PENTAX’s first K mount with electromagnetic diaphragm control system for a quiet sound operation during movie recording
Diaphragm blades: 9.Rear focus system and PLM (pulse motor), direct drive lead screw system for quite zoom a High speed AF Compact telephoto zoom lens thanks to its collapsible structure
Weather resistant construction ED lens elements for brilliant sharpness and saturated colors
HD coating to optimize light transmittance and minimize reflection Quick Shift Focus System to instantly change the AF mode to MF by twisting the focus ring
SP (Super Protect) Coating applied to the front surface of the lens to effectively repel water and grease Rounded diaphragm to produce a beautiful bokeh


Get close up With the equivalent to 5.5x optical zoom, this is an essential lens to have in your collection. With it's collapsible design it ideal as a day to day go to lens when travelling or on vacation.	Capture the details Get close up on details that would be typically out of reach when using a standard lens. Together with the high quality optics, you'll be sure to capture stunning images.	Focus on the action. The newly developed PLM motor, the focusing on this lens is much faster than it's predecessor, making it ideal for capturing wildlife of sport.	New perspectives Even when photographing landscapes, you can gain new perspectives, using the lens to crop the image, whilst retaining the full imaging power of the sensor.


In-body SR mechanism Because shake reduction is applied in the camera body, this means that any lens compatible with the K-Series cameras will benefit from image stabilization.	Weather-Resistant This lens features a dependable weather-resistant construction with special seals to effectively prevent the intrusion of water into the lens interior.	Super Protect Coating PENTAX-original SP coating uses fluorine treatment on the front surface of the lens. This prevents adhesion of dust, water drops, grease and other substances.	High-Speed AF By adopting a pulse motor (PLM), this zoom lens operates approximately 8.3 times faster at the wide-angle end and approximately 1.7 times faster at the telephoto end than the previous model.