With a zoom ratio of approximately 5.5 times, the 55-300mm range covers a wide variety of telephoto focal lengths, perfect for any enthusiast looking for a long, highly versatile second lens. Complete with the PENTAX HD coating, this lens is capable to capture expressive portraits, fast action sports, music events, and wildlife, in any weather condition.
Technical data |
Format compatibility | Pentax crop frame DSLRs |
Lens mount | Pentax KAF |
Zoom / fix | Zoom lens |
Lens type | Telephoto zoom |
Focal length | 55 – 300 mm |
Focal length (35mm camera equivalent) | 82.5 – 450 mm |
Maximum aperture | f/4.0 – 5.8 |
Minimum aperture | f/22 – 32 |
Optical construction | 12 elements in 8 groups |
Focusing | Autofocus / Manual focus |
AF motor | Screw drive |
Full mechanical manual focus override | Yes |
Image stabiliser | None |
Minimum focus distance | 140 cm |
No. of diaphragm blades | 6 |
Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.28× |
General |
Diameter | 71 mm |
Length | 111.5 mm |
Weight | 502 g |
Filter thread | 58 mm |
Weather sealing | Dustproof and weatherproof |
Package contents | Lens / Front lens cap / Rear lens cap / Lens hood / Soft case |
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