smc Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED
- 55-300mm
- f/4.0
- Telephoto Zoom
- 440 g
- Min focus 1.4 m
Quick answer
The Pentax smc Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 55-300mm at f/4.0 for the Pentax K mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED: a short-telephoto zoom lens with a 55-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.8, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. A popular general-purpose zoom for Pentax APS-C cameras.
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 55-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 6
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.4 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.28x
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 440 g
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED?
At 55-300mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 83–450mm | 4.6–24.6° | 5.5–29.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED?
It zooms across 55-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 55-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 83–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–24.6° horizontal and 5.5–29.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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