N°109229 · Family detail
PentaxZoom·PENTAX K mount·2009
Smc Pentax-DA L 55-300mm F/4-5.8 ED
Specifications01
MountPENTAX K
Focal length55-300mm
Max aperturef/4
TypeZoom
Release year2009
Weight425 g
Filter size58 mm
Min focus distance1.4 m
Max magnification0.2801
Aperture blades6
Optical elements12
Groups8
Min aperturef/5.8
AutofocusYes
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlNone
The aperture is controlled from the camera
Lens hoodPH-RBG58 - Bayonet-type round
With filter access window
TeleconvertersHD Pentax-DA 1.4X AF Rear Converter AW→ 77-420mm F/5.6-8.1
EraDigital era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeTelephoto zoom lens
Summary02
Pentax K-mount zoom lens with variable maximum aperture F/4-5.8, covering 55–300mm for general telephoto use such as portraits and wildlife. ED elements for improved optical correction.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Pentax K mount has a flange distance of 45.46 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Pentax DA and FA J lenses have no aperture ring. Use an adapter with its own aperture control.
- Pentax DA lenses are made for APS-C.
- Sony EAdapter · 27.46 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 25.46 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 29.46 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 27.76 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 25.46 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 26.21 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 18.76 mm
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 27.46 mm
- Canon EFAdapter · 1.46 mm
A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Nikon F.

Other Mounts03
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