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Pentax 55-300mm f4-5.8 SMC DA ED Lens

Pentax 55-300mm f4-5.8 SMC DA ED Lens
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The versatile DA 55-300mm ED zoom lens offers an extreme telephoto zoom range, perfect for those moderate to long shots. ED elements compensate for chromatic aberration, while the PENTAX SP coating protects the exposed lens elements. Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLRs, the DA 55-300mm ED zoom has a focal length equivalent to 82.5mm to 450mm in the 35mm format.  More

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Pentax 55-300mm f4-5.8 SMC DA ED Lens Further Details

Pentax DA 55-300mm Lens Features:

  • Focal length: 55-300 mm (84.5-460 mm in digital SLR format)
  • Maximum aperture: F4-5.8
  • Minimum aperture: F22-32
  • Optical construction: 12 elements in 8 groups
  • Angle of view: 29-5.4° (with a PENTAX digital SLR body)
  • Minimum focus distance: 1.4 m
  • Magnification: 0.28x (1:3,6)
  • Filter size: 58mm
  • Aperture control: Fully automatic
  • Aperture blades: 6
  • Lens hood: PH-RBG58 mm
  • Lens case: S80-160
  • Lens cap: O-LC58
  • Diameter x length: 71 mm x111.5 mm
  • Weight: 440 g(with Lens hood 470 g )

Pentax 55-300mm f4-5.8 SMC DA ED Lens Reviews

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Pentax DA 55-300mm Lens
 
4.0

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (4)
  • Easily interchangeable (3)

Cons

  • Slow focus (3)

Best Uses

  • Wildlife (4)
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4/4/2013
 
4.0

I wish I had bought it ages ago

By Goody

from Manchester

About Me Casual user

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Pros

  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Quick Focus

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Landscape Photography
    • Wildlife

    Comments about Pentax DA 55-300mm Lens:

    Great for taking pics of the birds at the bird table. I bought it for wildlife photography but have been very impressed with the landscape pics. A very versatile lens.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    17/6/2012

    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Good Entry Level

    By Wigwam

    from Liverpool

    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easily Interchangeable
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

    • Slow Focus

    Best Uses

    • General Use
    • Landscape Photography

    Comments about Pentax DA 55-300mm Lens:

    Good entry level zoom.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    12/1/2011

    (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Good Lens for the Price

    By Hertfordkid

    from Hertford

    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

    • Slow Focus

    Best Uses

    • Sports/Action
    • Upgrade
    • Wildlife

    Comments about Pentax DA 55-300mm Lens:

    You can't really beat this lens for the price. However, the focus is noisy and has a tendancy to "hunt" for a focus point. It is well made and a good addition,despite its faults, to your budget kit bag.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    12/1/2011

    (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Useful, not spectacular

    By Dick

    from Somerset

    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

    Pros

    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Slow Focus

    Best Uses

    • Wildlife

    Comments about Pentax DA 55-300mm Lens:

    Light weight and quite well constructed. Optics good, rather than superb. Useful focal range and maintains fair image quality across the range. I have missed shots because of the slow autofocus.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    16/8/2010

    (5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Love this lens!

    By Runnerduck

    from Devon

    About Me Semi-Professional

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    Pros

    • Easily Interchangeable
    • Good depth of field
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Sports/Action
      • Wildlife

      Comments about Pentax DA 55-300mm Lens:

      Good lens. Great focal length for action shots. Really light weight and a nice depth of field at maximum focal length.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      (5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Pentax 55-300mm f4-5.8 SMC DA ED Lens Specifications

      Focal length (wide) 55
      Focal length (tele) 300
      Autofocus motor No
      Lens mount Pentax/Samsung
      Sensor format APS-C size
      Filter thread (mm) 58
      Weight (g) 440
      Colour Black
      Lens elements 12
      Lens groups 8
      Aperture blades 6
      Enlargement Ratio 1:4.3

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