Pentax-DA* 300mm F4 Review

Specifications

Below are the official specifications for the Pentax DA* 300mm lens.

SMC Pentax-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM

Element/Groups

8/6

Special Elements

2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED)

Image Format

Full-frame (marketed as APS-C until 2016)

Angle of View

5.4 degrees diagonal
4.6 degrees horizontal

Minimum Focusing Distance

55.2 inches (1.4m)

Maximum Magnification

0.24x

Autofocusing Type

Supersonic Drive Motor (SDM)
Screwdrive (on cameras older than the K10D v1.30)

Mount Designation

KAF2 (Pentax K-mount)

Front Filter Diameter

77mm

Maximum Aperture

F4

Minimum Aperture

F32

Aperture Ring

No

Diaphragm Blades

9

Focus Rotation

Counterclockwise

Internal Focusing

Yes

Weather Sealing

Yes

Full-time Manual Focus

Yes ("Quick Shift")

Element Coatings

SMC, Super-Protect (SP)

Distance/ Depth of Field Scales

Yes, depth of field scale limited to F32

Dimensions

3.3” x 7.2” (83 x 184mm)

Weight

37.7 oz. (1070g)

Included Accessories

Hood PK-RBK 77mm
Pouch S120-210
77mm Front Clip-On Cap
Rear Cap K

AF/MF Selector Switch

Yes

Tripod Mount

Included, detachable

Launch Price

$1399.95


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