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Pentax smc DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED

Announced Jan 23, 2008 •
Telephoto zoom lens | Pentax KAF | 21720
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Announced Jan 23, 2008
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Manufacturer description: 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.

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New Pentax lenses
Jan 23, 2008
Quick specs
Lens type Zoom lens
Focal length 55–300 mm
Image stab. No
Lens mount Pentax KAF
Max aperture F4–5.8
Min aperture F22–32
Min focus 1.40 m (55.12″)
Max magnification 0.28×
Weight 440 g (0.97 lb)
Length 112 mm (4.39″)

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