HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
- 55-300mm
- f/4.5
- Zoom
- 471 g
- Min focus 0.95 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A small and quiet telephoto zoom for Pentax crop bodies.
About this lens
This 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 short-telephoto zoom lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras, with weather-resistant construction and extra-low dispersion glass. A popular general-purpose zoom for Pentax APS-C cameras.
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 55-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.95 m
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 471 g
- Length
- 89 mm
- Diameter
- 77 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE?
- Travel telephoto
- Wildlife and sports on APS-C
- Light carry
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 does PLM mean?
PLM is Pentax's Pulse Motor, a motor that provides quiet autofocus.
What does RE mean?
RE stands for Retractable Exterior, which shortens the lens for carrying.
What filter size does it use?
It takes 58mm filters. Buy that size and they mount directly with no step ring.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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