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Pentax HD D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 ED DC AW

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The Pentax HD D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW is a solidly-built telezoom lens, but it's heavier and pricier than others in its class.Read more
Read our detailed analysis of the Pentax D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW Telephoto Zoom lens, find out its pros and cons, and how it compares with the other lenses.Read more
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Pros

  • itself very resistant to flare and contrast levels are good
  • Autofocus is quick and proved to be accurate during testing
  • Distortion is very well controlled at both ends of the zoom range

Cons

  • inability to focus on the sensor or film all colours of visible light at the same
  • it lacks weather sealing

Key specs

  • 18
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • 150, 450 mm
  • no
  • Telephoto

Pentax HD D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 ED DC AW - Pros & Cons

Pentax HD D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 ED DC AW

Pros

  • itself very resistant to flare and contrast levels are good
  • Autofocus is quick and proved to be accurate during testing
  • Distortion is very well controlled at both ends of the zoom range
  • Build quality is excellent

Cons

  • inability to focus on the sensor or film all colours of visible light at the same
  • it lacks weather sealing

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Pentax HD D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 ED DC AW - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeTelephoto
Lens mountPentax KAF3
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Aperture
Aperture max4.5-5.6
Aperture min22-27
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
Elements18
Groups14
Special elements / coatings
  • HD coating
  • Super protect coatings
  • ED element
Power zoomno
Zoom methodExpanding
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Dimensions
Weight75.13 oz
Diameter3.74 in
Length9.51 in
Filter size3.39 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length150 - 450
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent230 - 690
Angle of View16.5 - 5.5
Maximum magnification0.22 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeMicromotor
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance2
Distance scaleyes
Focus distance limiteryes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Lens Cap TypeO-LC86
Optional accessories
  • Tripod mount O-TM80
  • Lens Case HS120-270
Zoom lockyes
Tripod collaryes
Hood suppliedyes
Sealingyes

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