Testseek.com have collected 2 expert reviews of the Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR.
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Abstract: This SMC Pentax 55-300mm DA is a relatively inexpensive telephoto zoom for Pentax digital SLRs.It's better than I expected for a mostly plastic lens. It's reasonably sturdy and performs well. It focuses closer than most professional zooms: 4.6 feet or 1.4...
Weather Sealed, Excellent second lens for beginners, particularly with either 1855 WR or 18135 WR, Good overall image quality, with excellent image quality and sharpness at F8, Maintains relatively fast F44.5 aperture until 210mm, Convenient and practical
Screwdriven autofocus not updated to DC motor, Very large focus throw makes it prone to hunting and 'near misses' in AF mode, Corners are extremely soft and lacking in contrast, Highlight bokeh becomes straightedged very quickly, Point bursts (starbursts)
The HD 55-300 WR is one of the most long-awaited lenses in the K-mount arsenal, answering the cries for a weather sealed version of the highly popular zoom. In just the short time it took for the lens to reach the hands of our shooters until the publicati...
