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PentaxZoom·PENTAX K mount·2008

Smc Pentax-DA 55-300mm F/4-5.8 ED

Specifications01

Focal length55-300mm
Max aperturef/4
TypeZoom
Release year2008
Weight440 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 focal length 55-300mm and variable maximum aperture f/4-5.8. Designed for general telephoto reach, such as wildlife and sports.

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Specifications from thelensdb

Where 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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