Wildlife
Sports
Irix 30 mm f/1.4 f/1.4 Canon EF
HD APS-C
HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
This is a APS-C zoom lens for Pentax K, covering 55-300 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-6.3. Released in 2016, it weighs 442 g and is weather-sealed. That combination suits portrait photography.
It is a versatile telephoto zoom lens designed for Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLR cameras. Offering an 84.5-460mm equivalent focal length in 35mm format, it covers a broad range suitable for wildlife, sports, and portrait photography. The lens features a Pulse Motor (PLM) for fast and quiet autofocus performance, making it ideal for both still photography and video recording. Its optical design includes an Extra-low Dispersion (ED) element to minimize chromatic aberrations, delivering sharp and high-contrast images throughout the zoom range. The lens's retractable design enhances portability, and its weather-resistant construction ensures reliability in various shooting conditions.
- f/4.5-6.3
- Aperture
- 55–300mm
- Focal
- 442 g
- Weight
- Jun 2016
- Released
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Good for portrait
Wildlife Sports
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Specification
- Lens type
- Telephoto zoom lens
- Max Format size
- APS-C
- Focal length
- 55-300 mm
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Pentax K
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5-6.3
- Minimum aperture
- f/22-32
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 9 (rounded)
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 11 groups (including 1 ED element)
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.95 m (3.1 ft)
- Maximum magnification
- 0.3x
- Filter size
- 58 mm
- Dimensions
- 76.5 mm (diameter) x 89 mm (length)
- Weight
- 442 g (15.6 oz)
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Usage
- wildlife, sports
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 49% of the frame width
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