Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Pentax
Category: Photography
List Price: $399.95
Buy New: $297.00
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Rating:  11 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 5.5
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 55
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 2.8 x 2.8 x 4.4
MPN: 21720
Model: 21720
UPC: 027075141186
EAN: 0027075141186
ASIN: B0012QCYNM
Release Date: May 21, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Product Description
This product is a highly efficient zoom lens that covers the short to long telephoto range. The exclusive Pentax SP coating effectively protects its front lens against dirt and contamination. Additionally, the focusing ring permits easy manual focusing. Optics is especially adapted for high quality Pentax DSLRs.
Amazon.com Product Description
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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 Nice telephoto zoom October 25, 2008
Clifford H. Copass (Greenfield WI USA)
A very nice telephoto zoom, but a bit lacking in light gathering since the lowest f number is 4. Just getting started using it and have some excellent fall pictures.
 pentax da 55-300mm ed lens October 20, 2008
R. L. Kleban (new jersey)
lens is awesome - some minor focus issues as with all the pentax products but the lens is what I needed for sports photography (indoors with a flash)
Excellent lens and value September 17, 2008
G. Eberlein
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent Image Quality, Solid with good balance. I have shot several soccer matches and wildlife photos with my K20D without any problems. Good results at 300mm handheld with shake reduction ON and shutter speed > 1/250 sec.
 There is better for less! September 9, 2008
Marcus Panek (Denver, CO)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
First of all, no, this is not a bad lens. I love Pentax lenses. However, you can get a better Pentax lens for a lot cheaper. I currently have the FA J 75-300mm (made originally for 35mm cameras, but works great with digital). I bought the DA lens thinking it would be an upgrade. I did a lens comparison test by shooting items using both lenses and the exact same settings and focal lengths on a tripod. I wasn't originally doing this to see which lens was better, as I was sure it would be the DA 55-300mm. I just wanted to see how much better the DA was. Well, it turns out, the FA J 75-300mm had sharper images, across the board. I was blown away! I got that lens a year or so ago on Amazon due to the low price of 125.00, which is less than half the cost of this one. Now, the DA is of sturdier construction, it has a little more focal length (55-74), and it seems it may focus a bit quicker. However, that (to me) does not trump the fact the FA J is a sharper picture and it costs so much less.
Pentax 55-300mm zoom with Pentax K10D camera September 1, 2008
Richard Albeck (West Linn, Or, USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was worried about this lens because of the confusing reviews on several "pro" websites. I shoot weddings and needed a fairly fast lens for candid distance shots and headshots. I am extremely pleased with the lens upon shooting my first wedding with it in an evening setting.One picture from 60 ft of a guest reclining in the shade was very impressive. It was so sharp that the hairs on the back of his hand were clearly visable in Photoshop when zooming at 200X. I can't afford an F2.8 lens yet but this f4 lens with the internal Image Stabilization of the K10D definitely will do for now. It is lightweight and has no problems focusing sharply. The minimum 55mm range was perfect for shooting across tables in reception hall shots.
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