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Pentax smc DA HD 55-300 mm f/4.0-5.8 ED WR

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Manufacturer Pentax
Model smc DA HD 55-300 mm f/4.0-5.8 ED WR
Lens style Telephoto zoom
Focal length 55 - 300 mm
Maximum aperture f/4 - 5.8
Angle of view 29 - 5.4 o
Closest focusing distance 1.4 m
Maximum magnification 1:3.6
Minimum aperture 32
Number of diaphragm blades 6
Auto focus type AF
Lens Construction 12 elements / 8 groups
Filter diameter 58 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Pentax K
Dimensions 111.5 x 72 mm
Weight 466 g
Additional information two ED glass elements
Average rating (3 owners reviews)
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5.00 Excellent
Owners reviews (3)
  1. joe
    joe 26 August 2022, 08:54
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    IP 87.148.x.x
    Owner since: 2 years
    Price: 100
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: nothing (besides missing aperture ring)

    Pros: ++ excellent CA correction ++ very sharp

    Summary: highly recommended lens

  2. marcello
    marcello 18 January 2016, 13:58
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    IP 79.44.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
    Price: 350€
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Difficult to manual focus. Partly build with plastic (but remember its price). Not the sharpest lens at the edges at max aperture, but it does not bother.

    Pros: Weather Sealed. Sturdy and easy to use. Great image quality (remember that it is a 55-300 telezoom...). Metal mount. Perfect complement of the 18-55 wr

    Summary: The review is of course in relation to the price. Really useful lens. with only 2 zooms you can cover almost any focal lenght in almost any weather condition at a very reasonable price. You'll keep it for years.

  3. Qwntm
    Qwntm 17 December 2015, 03:15
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    IP 96.18.x.x
    Owner since: 3 months
    Price: $256
    User profile: Professional

    Cons: Edges can be not as sharp wide open.

    Pros: Image quality is professional. Build is top quality for the money. Weather sealing is no joke with Pentax.

    Summary: For the money, this lens beats all competitors in terms of Image Quality and weather sealing. For under $300? It's a steal.

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