Lens Summary
Brand: Pentax
Also Known As: Pentax 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Pentax K
Release Date: 2013-10-07
MSRP Price: $450
Made in: Japan
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens from Pentax is a portrait-length to telephoto zoom lens that provides a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 84.5-460mm. This extensive zoom range is complemented by the inclusion of two extra-low dispersion glass elements, which work to minimize chromatic aberrations and enhance overall image sharpness and clarity. A high-grade multi-layer HD coating has been applied to lens elements to help minimize flare and ghosting for enhanced contrast and, additionally, an SP Protect coating has also been applied to the front lens element to effectively protect it from dirt, oil, and finger prints.
Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 55-300mm |
| Mount Type | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Pentax Digital (APS-C) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 5.45x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.28x |
| Shake Reduction (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/4-f/5.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-f/32 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 29° |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 5.4° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 12 |
| Lens Groups | 8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 2 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Super-Multi Coating (SMC) | Yes |
| Fluorine Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.40m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 71 x 111.5mm |
| Weight | 466g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |