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Pentax DA HD 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR : Specifications and Opinions

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Pentax DA HD 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR

The Pentax DA HD 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR is a tele lens for APS-C, manufactured from 2016. The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Nano-USM), it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 461 €;

9 users have given it an average vote of 9.4 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Pentax: this lens is compatible with reflex APS-C Pentax.

Specifications
Focal lenght	55-300 mm
Angle of view	29.3 - 5.5° (equivalent to a 83-450mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4.5-6.3
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	14 elements in 11 groups
Min. focus distance	0.95 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.30x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	No
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Nano-USM)
Internal AF	No
Full Time MF	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	58 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	471 g
Dimensions	77 x 89 mm
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Reviews

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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Puffulvio

sent on December 27, 2017

Pros: Small, light, weatherproof, in my opinion very very pleasant to touch materials, very very clear and very fast focusing (as well as very quiet)

Cons: Not very bright but it's cheap, so you can not expect more openness and maybe constant ... then it would be neither small nor light nor cheap

Opinion: For me, a little gem of materials, of constructive care, of speed af, of weight and encumbrance and of optical quality. Bought used and paid little, I no longer take it out of the second camera I have. Great for stalking, because it does not make any noise in the fast focusing and then the small diameter front lens rarely reflects the light to scare away any prey to photograph. Beautiful even in close ups, good contrast, great sharpness. Excellent focal excursion. Nice colors. In a word, Pentax ... a great Pentax!

Albertoscaccia

sent on October 22, 2017

Pros: speed of focus, sharpness, water resistance, price

Cons: low brightness

Opinion: It is a zoom that uses the internal focusing engine (impulse PLM) and is WR (water resistant), so it is ideal for outdoor shooting even for avifauna as the focusing speed is remarkable and has nothing what about the previous model that was controlled by the engine of the reflex. It is very sharp even at full opening and is therefore also suitable for portrait painters, blurry is very beautiful. So I would say that it can be considered a cheap handset but not too bad. Pentax often points to points in their favor but they go silently because the brand is a bit snore (wrong) by most photographers. On the other hand, it is to be said that those who use branded material Pentax knows very well that it has something that is worth much more than its price. Amen.

Wolfschanz

sent on March 10, 2017

Pros: Assembly, compact, weather sealing, optical performance at all focal lengths, fast AF

Cons: Apart from the low light, however note, I have not detected it

Opinion: It is a born goal for APS-C but it can be safely used on FF with a small accorgimento.rnSu Aps-c (in particular with the K70) obviously gives the best: made more than decent at all focal lengths, very quickly in the MAF, both single and continuous, in my humble opinion, and for me quite up, good color rendering, exposure consistency in all diaframmi.rnCome said, of FF is perfectly usable, either automatically crop is in FF mode by cutting the 'unavoidable vignetting in pp and with more valid results but, again, with a trick: the exposure is correct up to f / 8, after each closing must stop underexpose by a diaphragm (the thing has been verified with FOWA) ; the latest update for K1, however, should fix the small problema.rnLa great talent of this lens version is, as mentioned, the compactness, but also the performance is impressive rispettor: I have not detected the flare phenomena nor ac (though the latter can be eliminated in pp) and the yield is generally good at all focal lengths, without qualitative collapses even at maximum focal; All this, combined with a relatively low cost, make it a goal to definitely take into account, where you do not want to invest an excessive amount, and you want a view versatile and not too heavy, very suitable for hiking and excursions.

Photos taken with Pentax DA HD 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR

My friend, you don't tell me the right story!

by Alba75
58 comments, 871 views

HI RES 21.3 MP

Untitled Photo

by Albertoscaccia
32 comments, 1003 views

HI RES 3.7 MP

A window of light at the Three Peaks of Lavaredo

by Ahfint
12 comments, 1477 views

HI RES 24.1 MP

Two retirees on a field trip

by Albertoscaccia
35 comments, 954 views

HI RES 15.4 MP

The red they like

by Albertoscaccia
42 comments, 972 views

HI RES 14.6 MP

Tributes to the Mayor

by Albertoscaccia
17 comments, 612 views

HI RES 9.0 MP

Good sounds

by Angelo68
15 comments, 627 views

HI RES 5.1 MP

Procession of American prelates in St. Peter's

by Paolo Paterlini
9 comments, 699 views

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Rain

by Angelo68
9 comments, 655 views

HI RES 7.3 MP

Untitled Photo

by Alba75
50 comments, 958 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

The 1000 miles

by Albertoscaccia
20 comments, 537 views

HI RES 15.4 MP

Always better...!

by Wolfschanz
36 comments, 2285 views

HI RES 15.4 MP

Claws

by Tanorusso
13 comments, 1748 views

Biacchi in courtship

by Angelo68
6 comments, 408 views

HI RES 5.4 MP

The girl and the little dog

by Wolfschanz
14 comments, 271 views

HI RES 17.9 MP

The Lady of the Valley - the Sacred of St. Michael

by Wolfschanz
24 comments, 490 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Delicious...!

by Wolfschanz
22 comments, 1928 views

HI RES 15.4 MP

Maya

by Tanorusso
4 comments, 589 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Feed the hungry ...!

by Wolfschanz
15 comments, 1554 views

HI RES 15.4 MP

by Tanorusso
8 comments, 358 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Reflections

by Inverno_Muto
1 comments, 563 views

HI RES 12.7 MP

The Valentino Motor Show

by Wolfschanz
17 comments, 566 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Stain

by Tanorusso
4 comments, 550 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Like in a picture

by Wolfschanz
23 comments, 1125 views

HI RES 8.5 MP

by Tanorusso
4 comments, 778 views

HI RES 12.8 MP

Pearl

by Tanorusso
5 comments, 780 views

HI RES 16.1 MP

Rain

by Angelo68
3 comments, 311 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

One morning in Caccamo

by Gaitan
5 comments, 593 views

by Tanorusso
1 comments, 443 views

HI RES 8.0 MP

Highway

by Inverno_Muto
9 comments, 824 views

HI RES 14.0 MP

by Tanorusso
11 comments, 577 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Water Lilies, Sigurtà Park

by Patrizio Aceti
2 comments, 438 views

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Sunset on Nubia's salt

by Angelo68
8 comments, 228 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Vinicius Capossela

by Angelo68
2 comments, 251 views

HI RES 6.0 MP

Dragonfly

by Angelo68
3 comments, 306 views

HI RES 14.1 MP

Sunrise in Castelbuono

by Gaitan
3 comments, 684 views

The girl with umbrella

by Wolfschanz
10 comments, 487 views

HI RES 8.0 MP

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