Pentax Releases New Interchangeable Telephoto Zoom Lens
Pentax today launched the PENTAX-06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM, an interchangeable telephoto zoom lens designed for use with compact Q-mount digital Interchangeable-lens cameras.
The new telephoto zoom lens covers focal lengths between 83mm and 249mm (in the 35mm format) and a maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout its entire zoom range. Thanks to its retractable design, can be attached to pocket-sized Q-series cameras.
With its large maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout its entire zoom range, the lens provides many of the benefits of a large-aperture lens, such as a beautiful bokeh (out of focus) effect, and the use of faster shutter speeds to reduce camera shaking during shooting at dimly lit locations. When mounted on a PENTAX Q-mount digital camera body, it covers focal lengths from 83mm medium telephoto to 249mm telephoto (in the 35mm format) to accommodate a wide range of subjects and applications, including portraits, sports events and landscapes.
In order to optimize image rendition, this zoom lens incorporates two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and one super-low dispersion glass element in its optics to compensate for chromatic aberration over the entire zoom range.
Measuring 56 millimeters in length and 50 millimeters in diameter and weighing a mere 90 grams, this zoom lens is designed to be extremely compact and lightweight. By turning the zoom ring to the click-stop storage marker positioned next to the 15mm focal-length index, the front portion of the lens can be retracted and locked into the lens barrel to further reduce its overall length.
Other features include a Quick-Shift Focus system for instant switching to manual-focus operation after the subject is captured in focus by the camera?s AF system. A protection coating has been also applied to the front surface of the optics to block dust and dirt.
The new telephoto zoom lens covers focal lengths between 83mm and 249mm (in the 35mm format) and a maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout its entire zoom range. Thanks to its retractable design, can be attached to pocket-sized Q-series cameras.
With its large maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout its entire zoom range, the lens provides many of the benefits of a large-aperture lens, such as a beautiful bokeh (out of focus) effect, and the use of faster shutter speeds to reduce camera shaking during shooting at dimly lit locations. When mounted on a PENTAX Q-mount digital camera body, it covers focal lengths from 83mm medium telephoto to 249mm telephoto (in the 35mm format) to accommodate a wide range of subjects and applications, including portraits, sports events and landscapes.
In order to optimize image rendition, this zoom lens incorporates two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and one super-low dispersion glass element in its optics to compensate for chromatic aberration over the entire zoom range.
Measuring 56 millimeters in length and 50 millimeters in diameter and weighing a mere 90 grams, this zoom lens is designed to be extremely compact and lightweight. By turning the zoom ring to the click-stop storage marker positioned next to the 15mm focal-length index, the front portion of the lens can be retracted and locked into the lens barrel to further reduce its overall length.
Other features include a Quick-Shift Focus system for instant switching to manual-focus operation after the subject is captured in focus by the camera?s AF system. A protection coating has been also applied to the front surface of the optics to block dust and dirt.
| Lens Construction | 14 elements in 10 groups |
|---|---|
| Angle of View | 29.0°- 9.9° |
| Focal Length (in 35mm format) | 15mm - 45mm (83.0mm-249.0mm） |
| Aperture | F2.8 |
| Diaphragm Control | Automatic |
| Lens Shutter | 〇 |
| ND Filter | 〇 |
| SP (Super Protect) Coating | 〇 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 1.0m (whole zoom area) |
| Maximum Magnification | approx. 0.05x |
| Filter Diameter | 40.5mm |
| Maximum Diameter | 50.0mm |
| Minimum Length | 56.0mm (When lens is stored) |
| Weight | approx. 90g |
| Hood | PH-RBA40.5 (optional) |
