Lens Summary
Brand: Pentax
Also Known As: Pentax smc DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Pentax K
Release Date: 2008-01-23
MSRP Price: $354.95
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: From the standard to the long shot, the smc PENTAX DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED offers true versatility in a compact design for a variety of photographic situations. It is an ideal lens for photographers wanting a reasonably priced, high quality, telephoto zoom lens with extra zoom ability. It is also the ideal companion lens for camera kits that already contain a standard range zoom lens.
Pentax smc DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom 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 | 1:3.57 |
| Shake Reduction (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4-5.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-32 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 29.0°-5.4° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 12 |
| Lens Groups | 8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| HD Coating | No |
| Super-Multi Coating (SMC) | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Supersonic Direct-drive Motor (SDM) | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.40m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 7.11 x 11.18cm |
| Weight | 440g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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