Along with the Pentax K-70, Pentax also officially announced the new Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE Lens. This is a low-cost telephoto zoom lens for APS-C body, featuring a 9-blade rounded diaphragm and the combination of a pulse motor and rear-focus design allows for responsive, quiet AF. It is now available for Pre-order at B&H/ Adorama for only $399.
Specifications:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | APS-C / DX | |
| Focal length | 55–300 mm | |
| Image stabilisation | No | |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF3 | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F4.5–6.3 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22–32 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Aperture notes | Rounded blades | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 14 | |
| Groups | 11 | |
| Special elements / coatings | ED elements + HD and SP coatings | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.95 m (37.4″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.3× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Stepper motor | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Extending front | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 471 g (1.04 lb) | |
| Diameter | 77 mm (3.01″) | |
| Length | 89 mm (3.5″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Filter thread | 58.0 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Hood product code | PH-RBK58 | |
| Tripod collar | No | |
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