A compact telephoto zoom lens, providing enhanced AF performance and a minimum focusing distance of 0.95 meters
This zoom lens provides focal lengths between 84.5mm and 460mm (in the 35mm format)* to cover medium- to super-telephoto ranges. Thanks to its upgraded AF performance, it assures quiet, high-speed AF operation in still-image shooting, as well as smooth AF tracking operation during movie recording to minimize operation noise caused by focus and aperture shifts. Its newly designed, high-quality optics provide a minimum focusing distance of 0.95 meters, expanding the range of photographic applications. With the adoption of a retractable structure, it measures a mere 89 millimeters in length, making it easy to carry around. Coupled with its weather-resistant construction, this zoom lens assures outstanding reliability even in demanding shooting conditions.
* When mounted on a PENTAX APS-C-format digital SLR camera.
| Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF4 mount |
| Focal Length | 55-300mm (84.5 – 460 mm in 35mm format , w/ PENTAX APS-C DSLR) |
| Notes | HD Coating SP (Super Protect) Coating QSF (Quick Shift Focus) ED (Extra-low Dispersion) WR (Weather Resistant) PLM (Pulse Motor) RE (Retractable) |
| Notes | HD coating Super Protect (SP) coating Quick-shift Focus System |
| Angle of View | 29-5.4° |
| Lens Construction(group/elements) | 14 elements in 11 groups |
| Min. Aperture (f) | F22-32 |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 0.95m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.30X |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Diameter & Length (mm) | 76.5mm x 89mm |
| Diaphragm control | Electromagnetic Diaphragm Fully Automatic |
| Number of aperture blades | 9 (Rounded Aperture: 55mm: F4-5.9, 300mm: F6.3-13) |
| Model No. | 21277 – Black |
| Weight | 442g w/o hood 471g w/hood |
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