N°109495 · Family detail
PentaxTelephoto·PENTAX K mount·1984
Pentax-A* SMC 300mm F/4
Specifications01
MountPENTAX K
Focal length300mm
Max aperturef/4
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1984
Weight850 g
Filter size77 mm
Physical length132 mm
Min focus distance4 m
Aperture blades8
Optical elements8
Groups7
Min aperturef/32
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)
Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
ModelSMC
FormatFull-Frame
SeriesA* Series Prime
Squeezenone
Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens
Iris Blades8
Release Date1984
Data Protocolnone
Focus Zoom Rodnone
Front Diameter Mm84
Summary02
Pentax K-mount SMC Pentax-A* 300mm F/4 prime telephoto lens for distant subjects like wildlife or sports. Fixed f/4 maximum aperture.
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.

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