Pentax HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR vs Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR | HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 55-300mm | 55-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 (faster) | f/4.5 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Weight g | 466 | 471 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 58 |
| Length mm | 112.0 | 89.0 |
| Diameter mm | 71.0 | 77.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.4 | 0.95 (closer focusing) |
Pentax HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR
A weather-resistant APS-C telephoto zoom for Pentax. It weighs about 466 g, takes 58mm filters and focuses as close as 1.4 m.
Pros
- Weather resistant
- HD coatings
- Light at about 466 g
- Good reach for APS-C
Cons
- Slow at the long end
- APS-C only
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
A compact, weather-resistant APS-C telephoto zoom with a quiet PLM motor and retractable barrel. It weighs about 471 g and takes 58mm filters.
Pros
- PLM focus motor
- Weather resistant
- Retractable design
- Compact
Cons
- Slow aperture
- APS-C only
- Plastic build
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