Pentax 22270 DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR Lens

• Versatile telezoom with approx. 5.5X zoom ratio in telephoto range (84.5- 460mm in 35mm format).
• Extra low-dispersion ED lens elements for brilliant sharpness and saturated colours.
• High-grade HD coating for exceptional image rendition.
• Dependable weather-resistant construction.
• Fast manual focusing in AF mode with Quick Shift focus system.

Product Description ------------------- The HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mmF4-5.8ED WR is a versatile telephoto zoom lens for K- lens-interchangeable digital SLR cameras, featuring high-grade HD coating and dependable weather-resistant construction. In addition its approximately 5.5 times zoom ratio covering focal lengths from medium telephoto to super telephoto, the new lens features PENTAX-original HD coating to deliver sharp, clear images even under such demanding lighting conditions as backlight. Its weather-resistant construction also enhances reliability and durability during challenging outdoor shooting conditions, allowing the photographer to capture high-impact telephoto images without worries. Main Features Approximately 5.5-times zoom ratio in telephoto range With its wide zoom coverage of approximately 5.5 times, the lens offers focal-length coverage from 84.5 medium telephoto to 460mm super telephoto (in the 35mm format), making it ideal for use with a wide variety of subjects and applications including portraits, sports and landscapes. It incorporates two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements in its optics to effectively compensate for chromatic aberrations over the entire zoom range and deliver well-defined, true-to-life images. High-grade HD coating for exceptional image rendition The lens is treated with HD coating; a PENTAX-exclusive multi-layer lens coating that assures higher light transmittance and lower reflectance than conventional multi-layer coatings. This means it produces sharp, clear images free of flare and ghost images, even under such adverse lighting conditions as backlight. Dependable weather-resistant construction The lens features weather-resistant construction to prevent the intrusion of water and moisture into the lens barrel. When the lens is ed on a PENTAX weather-resistant digital SLR camera body, the user is assured of greater durability and reliability when shooting in rain or mist, as well as at locations subject to a spray or splash. Quick-Shift Focus System The lens features the PENTAX-developed Quick-Shift Focus System, which allows the user to instantly switch to manual-focus operation after the subject is captured in focus by the camera's AF system. Other features SP (Super Protect) coating to keep the front surface free of dust and stains and a highly dependable metallic lens . Box Contains ------------ Pentax 55-300mm WR Lens Lens hood Lens cap Lens cap Lens soft case