DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 PLM Now Shipping

New pulse motor autofocus technology

By PF Staff in Product Updates on Aug 19, 2016

After making its Japanese debut a few weeks ago, the HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE is now shipping in the US!  UK and Australian retailers are still awaiting stock.

This compact collapsible telephoto lens debuts a new type of autofocus technology (within the Pentax lineup) called the pulse motor that promises to deliver very fast everyday focusing and solid performance during video recording.  The new Pentax K-70 requires either a PLM or DC lens for continuous autofocus in video mode.

Order your copy of the 55-300mm at B&H Photo

Learn more about this lens in the official announcement, and stay tuned for our in-depth review along with a review of the lens on the K-70.

Since this lens uses a new KAF4 mount with electronic aperture control, it can only expose properly on the Pentax K-3 II, K-1, K-S1, K-S2, K-70, and newer models. Furthermore, with focus-by-wire, it can only focus on models that support KAF3 lenses, namely the K10D or newer.

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