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Key Features
- Pentax K Mount
- 84.5-460mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
- Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
The HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens from Pentax is a portrait-length to telephoto zoom lens that provides a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 84.5-460mm. This extensive zoom range is complemented by the inclusion of two extra-low dispersion glass elements, which work to minimize chromatic aberrations and enhance overall image sharpness and clarity. A high-grade multi-layer HD coating has been applied to lens elements to help minimize flare and ghosting for enhanced contrast and, additionally, an SP Protect coating has also been applied to the front lens element to effectively protect it from dirt, oil, and finger prints.
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Will this lens work well with my K10D?
Will this lens work well with my K10D?
Yes
Date published: 2021-09-20
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I am going to Indonesia. How will this lens perform compared to my Sigma 18-200mm F3,5-6,3 DC lens, bought in 2008, on my K20D?
The Pentax 55-300 will provide a longer zoom range than the Sigma 18-200mm lens. As well, it will have a slightly slower aperture speed. I would advise using both lenses in order to have the option for wide angle images as well as telephoto.
Date published: 2018-08-25
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What optical magnification can the lens produce ?
The Pentax 55-300mm lens has a magnification of 0.28X.
Date published: 2018-08-25
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Is this the PLM version I've seen advertised? And by the way, what does PLM stand for, anyway?
PLM refers to the Pulse Autofocus Motor. This particular lens does not have the PLM motor.The HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE Lens is the PLM version: https://bhpho.to/2qwJ0WH
Date published: 2018-08-25
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Is this an apochromatic lens?
No, unfortunately not.
Date published: 2018-08-25
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I am going to alaska. How will this perform compared to my pentax 50-200mm F4-5.6 lens on my K20D?
These lenses are very similar optically and construction is about the same too.. The biggest difference is the focal length and the 55-300 is a longer zoom lens.
Date published: 2022-09-08
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Can this lens be used with a Pentax K 10D body?
The Pentax 55-300mm lens is compatible with the K10D, yes.
Date published: 2018-08-25
After about a year of use with this lenses, I've ...
After about a year of use with this lenses, I've noticed a dark halo in the four corners of the image when looking through this lenses. Has any other users experienced this situation?
That sounds like vignetting from multiple filters stacked on the lens or maybe from the lens hood. If you are getting darkening without a hood and filters on the lens, then the lens has an issue and you might want to contact Pentax for service.
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Date published: 2020-07-07