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(based on 6 ratings)
Brand: Pentax
Located in: Photography, Camera Lenses
The versatile DA 55-300mm ED zoom lens offers an extreme telephoto zoom range, perfect for those moderate to long shots. ED elements compensate for chromatic aberration, while the PENTAX SP coating which protects the exposed lens elements. Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLRs, the DA 55-300mm ED zoom has a focal length equivalent to 82.5mm to 450mm in the 35mm format.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.7 stars
(based on 6 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Consistent output(3), Easily interchangeable(3), Fast / accurate auto-focus(3), Fast focus(3), Lightweight(3)
Best Uses:
General purpose(3), Landscape photography(4), Sports/action(3), Wildlife(4)
Describe Yourself:
Photo enthusiast(3)
 
Amazing!
By Dark_AngelVerified Purchaser from Camarillo, CA on 12/23/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output, Lightweight, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Cons:
Slow Focus
Best Uses:
Landscape/Scenery, Sports/Action, Travel, Wildlife Photos
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax 21720 P-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED Lens !!Student I.D.Required For Rebate. !!:

This lens is amazing! Ive got some great shots that, had i not had this lens, I never would have gotten! Take some time to get familiar with the lens before you go out shooting. You dont want to miss an amazing shot because you are trying to figure out how to get it to maximum zoom (learned from experience)

 
Sharp at 300mm at F5.8
By OptimusImageVerified Purchaser from Albany, New York on 11/30/2009
Pros:
Lightweight, Quick Focus, Sharp - all focal lengths, Sharp Focus
Cons:
No pro-grade construction
Best Uses:
General Use, Landscape Photography, Sports/Action, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax 21720 P-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED Lens !!Student I.D.Required For Rebate. !!:

Many 300mm zooms in this category go soft at the long end at wide apertures. Not this lens. My sample and initial tests were impressive. The ED glass delivers a high standard that makes it comparable to the better Nikon and Canon telephoto zooms. But Pentax engineers based material choices on metal and plastic to reduce the weight. Not aimed at heavy-duty pro use. Autofocus was spot on and generally the response time was quick. In spite of being a slower speed (aperture) lens, the in-camera stabilization of models like the KX make it possible to hand hold it in relatively low light. Regarding performance, it's an excellent lens.

 
Great lens
By RickVerified Purchaser from Pearland, TX on 10/27/2009
Pros:
Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
General Use, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax 21720 P-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED Lens !!Student I.D.Required For Rebate. !!:

Haven't found anything I don't like about it

 
Thank you Pentax
By JRMotionVerified Purchaser from Illinois on 10/26/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
General Use, Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Special Effects, Sports/Action, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax 21720 P-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED Lens !!Student I.D.Required For Rebate. !!:

Just started using lens and am very happy with its ease of use and picture quality. Will get a lot more use when I begin using it for basketball season pics.

 
GREAT!!! Would buy again!
By AFNurseVerified Purchaser from Great Falls, MT on 8/30/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus
Cons:
Light requirements indoor
Best Uses:
Landscape Photography, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax 21720 P-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED Lens !!Student I.D.Required For Rebate. !!:

I got this because the original camera lens of 28-90 was good indoors and in the back yard but didn't do well outdoors in nature. I got this lens and found out how much of a difference it is from 90 to 300!! WOW!! First 3 days out and I was able to bring in GREAT pictures of Mountain Goats, Black Bear, and some Ground Squirals!! It was a great weekend! Only problem that I have found is on the occation that I need more wide angle, 28 would be so much better... If I carry both lenses, no problem, if only using the 90-300, wide angle or indoor is a bit iffy, but that should be expected! Great purchase. Works well on both my Pentax Digital istD and Pentax ZX-1 35mm film camera!

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Glacier National Park, Ground squirrel

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Glacier National Park, MT, Mountain Goat

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Great Lens!
By KeithVerified Purchaser from Port Huron, Michigan on 6/26/2009
Pros:
Came with a nice case, Durable, Easy To Use
Cons:
None so far
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Home, Landscape Photography, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax 21720 P-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED Lens !!Student I.D.Required For Rebate. !!:

This is an excellent "everyday" lens that fills a long-noted gap in Pentax's DA lens lineup between their "kit" (18-55mm) zoom lens and a long (300mm) zoom telephoto. Mechanically, it's very well-made with good optics for the money..all of which make it an excellent value.

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