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Pentax SMCP-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lens

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Category: SLR Interchangeable Lenses

The Pentax SMC-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED is an APS-C telephoto zoom lens built for Pentax’s K-mount DSLR system. Covering a focal range equivalent to approximately 84-460mm in full-frame terms, it extends the reach of a standard kit lens setup and is well suited to subjects such as wildlife, sports, events, and general telephoto work. The variable maximum aperture runs from f/4 at the wide end to f/5.8 at full extension, and Extra-low Dispersion glass elements help control chromatic aberration and maintain color accuracy across the zoom range. A compact and lightweight construction makes it a practical telephoto complement to a standard kit zoom for Pentax K-mount DSLR shooters.

– 55-300mm focal range, equivalent to approximately 84-460mm full-frame
– Variable f/4-5.8 maximum aperture
– Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for chromatic aberration control
– Compact and lightweight construction
– Pentax K-mount, APS-C format
– Compatible with Pentax K-mount DSLR bodies
– Practical telephoto complement to a standard kit zoom

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Chloe ★★★★★

I was pleasantly surprised by how sharp the images are at 300mm, even wide open. The build quality feels solid and the quick-shift focus is a lifesaver for grabbing fast-moving birds in the backyard.

Riley ★★★★★

The zoom ring moves with just the right amount of resistance, and the autofocus locks onto birds at the 300mm end fast enough to catch them mid-hop. It’s a light combo on the K-mount body, so carrying it all day on a hike never felt like a chore.

Victoria ★★★★★

I've been using this lens for wildlife shots and the reach at 300mm is fantastic for capturing birds without disturbing them. The ED glass really helps keep chromatic aberration under control even in harsh midday light.