SeekerPentax SMC DA* 300mm F4 ED[IF] SDM
The Pentax SMC DA* 300mm F4 ED[IF] SDM brings distant subjects into tight view with its telephoto optics, but it struggles on the latest Pentax SLR.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details
- SDM system creates smoother, quieter auto focus
- Weather resistant and dust resistant body
- Pentax SP coating protects the exposed lens elements
- ED elements compensate for chromatic aberration
- Focal length equivalent to 450mm in the 35mm format
PROS
+ Relatively light and compact for telephoto
+ Dust and splash protection
+ Opens to f/4 for use in difficult light
+ 1:4 macro focus
+ Teleconverter compatibility
CONS
- Doesn't offer prime sharpness wide open
- Shows chromatic aberration
- Some autofocus misses
- Relies on IBIS for stabilization
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By PCMag on June 17, 2021
The Pentax SMC DA* 300mm F4 ED[IF] SDM brings distant subjects into tight view with its telephoto optics, but it struggles on the latest Pentax SLR.
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