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Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE vs Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

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HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

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HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR

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Verdict at a glance

  • Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
  • Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE is lighter by 348g.
  • Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE goes wider (55mm vs 70mm).
  • Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE reaches further (300mm vs 210mm).
Specification comparison
Spec HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR
Brand Pentax Pentax
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Focal length 55-300mm (wider) 70-210mm
Max aperture f/4.5 f/4.0 (faster)
Format aps-c n/a
Weight g 471 (lighter) 819
Filter mm 58 67
Length mm 89.0 175.0
Diameter mm 77.0 79.0
Min focus m 0.95 0.95

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

Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR

A full-frame f/4 telephoto zoom for Pentax with SDM focusing and weather resistance. It weighs about 819 g and takes 67mm filters.

Pros

  • Constant f/4
  • SDM autofocus
  • Weather resistant
  • 67mm filter size

Cons

  • Slower than f/2.8 zooms
  • No lens stabilization
  • Larger than kit zooms

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