PENTAX smc P-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED Lens

From the standard to the long shot, the smc Pentax DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED offers true versatility in a compact design for a variety of photographic situations. It is an ideal lens for photographers wanting a reasonably priced, high quality, telephoto zoom lens with extra zoom ability. It is also the ideal companion lens for camera kits that already contain a standard range zoom lens.

Telephoto Macro Zoom Lens The Pentax smc P-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED Lens offers a stunning 55-300mm zooming capability that closes the gap between you and the subject.
Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Glass The ED glass can effectively minimize chromatic aberration to a degree that is remarkable in telephoto lenses.
Super Protect The front lens elements of the lenses use the special Pentax SP - "Super Protect" - fluoride coating technology. This nano-technology protects the front lens against dust, finger marks or smearing, making the lenses exceptionally easy to clean.

Learn more about the PENTAX 21720

Model

Brand: PENTAX

Model: 21720

Type: Zoom Lens

Spec

Diameter: 58mm

Compatibility: PENTAX KAF2 Lens Mount

Specifications: Lens Mount: PENTAX KAF2

Focal Length: 55-300mm (equivalent 84.5-460mm)

Aperture: F4-5.8

Minimum Aperture: F22-32

Lens Construction: 12 elements in 8 groups

Angle of View: 29.0-5.4 degrees (w/PENTAX DSLR)

Minimum Focusing Distance: 4.6' (1.4m)

Maximum Magnification: 0.28X

Diaphragm Control: Fully Automatic

Number of Aperture Blades: 6

Lens Aperture Ring: N/A

Tripod Adapter: N/A

Hood: PH-RBG 58mm

Objective Cap: O-LC58

Case: S80-160

Maximum Diameter x Minimum Length: 2.8 x 4.4" (71.0 x 111.5mm)

Weight (w/o Hood): 15.5 oz. (440g)

Features

Features: Extreme telephoto range zoom lens

PENTAX SP coating protects the exposed lens elements

ED elements compensate for chromatic aberration

Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLRs

Focal length equivalent to 82.5mm to 450mm in the 35mm format