Quick answer
The Pentax smc Pentax-A Zoom 75-150mm f/4 is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 75-150mm 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
A 75-150mm f/4 telephoto zoom lens, the Pentax smc Pentax-A Zoom 75-150mm f/4 is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Pentax smc Pentax-A Zoom 75-150mm f/4 specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 75-150mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc Pentax-A Zoom 75-150mm f/4?
At 75-150mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 75–150mm | 13.7–27° | 16.4–32.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 113–225mm | 9.1–18.2° | 11–21.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax smc Pentax-A Zoom 75-150mm f/4 use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax smc Pentax-A Zoom 75-150mm f/4?
It zooms across 75-150mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Pentax smc Pentax-A Zoom 75-150mm f/4 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 75-150mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Pentax smc Pentax-A Zoom 75-150mm f/4 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 113–225mm on full frame, with a 9.1–18.2° horizontal and 11–21.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax smc Pentax-A Zoom 75-150mm f/4 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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