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Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras

Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras

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Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras

Product Description

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 which protects the exposed lens elements.

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The versatile Pentax DA 55-300mm zoom lens offers a focal length equivalent of 82.5 to 450mm in the 35mm format, making it ideal for moderate to long sports and wildlife shots. The lens is outfitted with multiple ED glass elements, which are designed to minimize chromatic aberration and makes images look crisper and sharper than ever before. The Pentax Super Protective coating, meanwhile, protects the exposed lens elements against dirt and contamination. Other features include a focusing ring that permits easy manual focusing, a 4.6-foot close focusing distance, and a 58mm filter diameter. Specially adapted for high-quality Pentax and Samsung digital SLR cameras, the lens carries a one-year warranty.

Specifications

Focal length: 55-300mm
Maximum aperture: f/4 to 5.8
Minimum aperture: f/22 to 32
Lens construction: 12 elements in 8 groups
Angle of view: 29 to 5.4 degrees (when used with Pentax digital SLR camera body)
Number of diaphragm blades: 6
Minimum focusing distance: 4.6 feet
Maximum magnification: 0.28x
Filter diameter: 58mm
Diaphragm control: Fully automatic
Hood: PH-RBG 58mm
Objective cap: O-LC58
Case: S80-160
Corresponding AF mounts: Pentax and Samsung
Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 4.4 inches long
Weight: 15.5 ounces
Warranty: 1 year

Extreme telephoto range zoom lens
PENTAX SP coating protects the exposed lens elements
ED elements compensate for chromatic aberration
Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLRs
Focal length equivalent to 82.5mm to 450mm in the 35mm format

Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras Reviews

81 of 81 people found the following review helpful

Nice general-purpose telephoto, June 21, 2008

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K. Gittins (CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I got this in the hopes of replacing both a Pentax 50-200 and a Sigma 70-300. Luckily, the image quality seems to be an improvement over both, though they were acceptable on their own. This lens is just a bit smaller than the Sigma, though not close to the small size of the 50-200.

The Pentax 55-300 does not have a quasi "macro" mode as do some other xx-300's including the Sigma, and the closest focusing distance is 4.67ft (1.4m) which is not particularly close, either.

As seems standard with Pentax, the lens hood has a hatch to allow turning a polarizer filter, and the "Quick Focus" ring allows manual focus to fine-tune the auto-focus when the shutter is still half-pressed.

Not particularly a fast focuser, it can hunt in low-contrast situations and when going from very close to very far, or occasionally lock up. The variable f4-5.8 speed is not great for low light but is is OK in most daylight circumstances and helps to keep the cost and size... Read more

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful

Small, sharp, and LOOOOOONG!, May 30, 2009

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T. Heagney - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

This is a terrific lens for the K20D or any other Pentax. OK, it's not as fast as the DA*50-135, or the Sigma 70-200...But this one is half the weight of either and a lot smaller than most compact 70-300s...makes the Tamron 70-300 look like a tank. And f4 isn't that slow! Stays at f4 till almost 135mm, and then only gets past f4.5 around 215! If you are doing your quick DSLR calculations, you see that this means and f4 85mm, an f4 135mm an f4 180mm...and a 300mm f4.5! Most times this lens gets you within one stop of the heavy expensive glass--and this one goes with you instead of staying at home or in the bag.
Add to this that it is sharp and contrasty, and shows just about zero CA. The evil purple fringe is banished, too. Check out Pop Photo's review!
It's hard to get this lens off the camera, because getting down to 55mm makes it work in tighter quarters than the 70-300 types.
Another great feature is the ease of using manual focus while in auto focus mode. No... Read more

53 of 55 people found the following review helpful

Excellent value, June 2, 2009

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J. Jones (Rogers, AR) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

When I replaced my K100d with the K20d I soon realized I needed better glass than my Tamron 18-250. The Tammy is a great do-it-all lens but just isn't as sharp as I would like. And the longer the focal length, the softer it gets. Stopping down helps but that makes an already slow lens even slower.

I decided early on that I had to have the Pentax 16-45mm f/4 and the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8. Great lenses and what I need most of the time but sometimes a guy (or gal or smizmar) needs more reach. After reading lots of reviews, I decided I would be happy with the Pentax 55-300mm f/4-5.8.

Turns out it's even better than I thought it would be. Comparing shots of a test chart, I can see that it's not quite as sharp as, say, my 50mm f/1.4 but it's closer than I thought it would be. Pictures of the real world look plenty sharp with good color and contrast. Even wide open at 300mm. I might stop down when shooting the moon on a tripod but most of the time I leave it... Read more

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Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras