| Maker | Pentax | 
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Pentax KAF | 
| Technical data | |
| Type | Zoom | 
| Focus drive | Ultrasonic | 
| Focal length | 18-270mm | 
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 27.5-413mm | 
| Crop factor | 1.53 | 
| Aperture (max/min) | f/3.5-6.3 / f/22-45 | 
| Close focus distance | 0.49 metres (1.6 ft) | 
| Max. magnification | 0.26 | 
| Diaphragm blades | 7 | 
| Construction | 16 elements in 13 groups | 
| Features | |
| Weather-sealing |  Yes | 
| Lens-based stabilization |  No | 
| Application | Superzoom, travel zoom | 
| Physical | |
| Diameter | 76 millimetres (3.0 in) | 
| Weight | 453 grams (0.999 lb) | 
| Filter diameter | 62mm | 
| History | |
| Introduction | 2012 | 
The smc Pentax DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM is a superzoom lens manufactured by Pentax. [1] It has been available since 2012.