Street
Events
Sports
Wildlife
Irix 30 mm f/1.4 f/1.4 Canon EF
Pentax APS-C
Pentax smc DA 55-300 mm f/4.0-5.8 ED
This is a APS-C zoom lens for Pentax K, covering 55-300 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.8. Released in 2008, it weighs 440 g. That combination suits portrait photography.
It is a zoom lens designed for APS-C cameras. This standard-to-super-telephoto zoom lens features a f/4-5.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, street, events, sports, wildlife. The optical design incorporates 12 elements in 8 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.
- f/4-5.8
- Aperture
- 55–300mm
- Focal
- 440 g
- Weight
- Jan 2008
- Released
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Good for portrait
Street Events Sports Wildlife
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Specification
- Focal length
- 55-300 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4-5.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22-32
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 6
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 8 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 1.4 m (55.12 inches)
- Filter size
- 58 mm
- Lens mount
- Pentax K
- Dimensions
- 71 x 111.5 mm
- Weight
- 440 g (15.52 oz)
- Lens type
- Zoom lens
- Max Format size
- APS-C
- Usage
- Portrait, Street, Events, Sports, Wildlife
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 55% of the frame width
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