HD PENTAX-DA★11-18mmF2.8ED DC AW Ultra-wide-angle zoom lens 17-27.5mm (Equivalent to 35mm format) All Weather resistant Extra-sharp High-contrast images Free of flare and ghost images Smooth, quiet AF

This ultra-wide-angle zoom lens delivers high-resolution, high-contrast images without blurring at the edges, and assures excellent imaging performance in high-grade digital photography, even at open apertures. It has been developed as the latest model of the new-generation Star (★) series — a lens that provides exceptional image quality to be able to accommodate the super-high-performance digital cameras of the future. With the introduction of this lens, the high-quality, high-performance Star series now provides a wide angle-of-view coverage —from ultra-wide angle to telephoto — a compact model featuring a large F2. 8 maximum aperture, exclusively designed for use with PENTAX APS-C-format digital SLR cameras.

• In-camera shake reduction (SR): the Pentax digital SLR K Series cameras are equipped with the SR mechanism built into the camera body. 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.
• Pentax Star series lens: A new-generation, high-performance star-series lens delivering superb imaging quality and exceptional resolving power.
• Hd coating to enhance imaging power: produce high-contrast images with edge-to-edge sharpness and free of flare and ghost images.
• Maximum aperture F2. 8: Since its maximum aperture is fixed at F2. 8 over the entire zoom range, It delivers sharp, bright images, working well even when capturing scenes with Starry Skies.
• All weather (AW): this lens features a Dependable dustproof, weather-resistant structure with eight special seals to prevent the intrusion of water and dust into the lens interior.
• Focus clamp mechanism: The unique focus clamp mechanism allows the photographer to lock the focal point of the lens, even when the focus ring is rotated.
• Beautiful bokeh effect: despite its wide-angle optical design, a minimum focusing distance of 0. 3 meters allows you to capture dramatic images with a beautiful bokeh (defocus) effect.
• Dc motor: smooth, quiet AF operation using a built-in AF driving motor
• 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.
• WHAT'S IN THE BOX: Includes Front lens cap, lens mount cap, Lens Hood PH-RBF82 and Lens case S120-150