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Pentax smc DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
Read our detailed analysis of the HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR Telephoto Zoom lens, find out its strengths and weaknesses, and how it compares with the other lenses in its class.Read more
The Pentax smc DA 55-300mm f/4.0-5.8 ED is an impressive tele-photo zoom with much to admire about itRead more
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Pros

  • Both the zoom and focus control rings operate fairly smooth
  • lens is sharp and usable wide open from 55-300mm
  • Bokeh is very pleasant and sharpness is good

Cons

  • there are no depth-of-field markings
  • Manufacturing quality control is abysmal - my first sample was badly
  • too much PF for me

Key specs

  • 12
  • yes
  • APS-C (crop)
  • 85, 450 mm
  • no
  • Telephoto

Pentax smc DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeTelephoto
Lens mountPentax KAF
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Aperture
Aperture max4-5.8
Aperture min22-32
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades6
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Optics
Elements12
Groups8
Zoom methodExpanding
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Dimensions
Weight15.52 oz
Diameter2.8 in
Length4.41 in
Filter size2.28 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length85 - 450
Maximum magnification0.28 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeScrew drive from camera
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance1.4
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialsMetal
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes

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