Pentax SMCPFA 100-300mm f/4.7-5.8 SLR Camera Lens

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.4 x 3.6 inches ; 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005ABC1
• Item model number: 27617
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 6, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Pentax SMCP-FA 100-300mm f4.7-f5.8 lens comes in a stylish silver color and works with all Pentax SLR cameras, though the AF system only works with Pentax AF cameras. Its minimum focus range of just 4.9 feet lets you stand close to your subject, while the 100-300mm focal length lets you zoom in for a tight shot or back out for a larger scene. Its small size, just over 5 inches long and only 14.5 ounces, make this versatile lens easy to take with you anywhere.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gem of a Zoom, May 26, 2011

By 

Gunasekhar Tirupati "Gunasekhar" (Bangalore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax SMCPFA 100-300mm f/4.7-5.8 SLR Camera Lens (Electronics)

I was using Sigma 70-300mm DG Macro (non-APO) version for over a year and was very disparate to get those eye popping colors and sharpness. After reading good feedback about this old lens I bought one. Well my impression was that it is not robust in build. But this lens proved to be a work horse. It produces tack sharp images, excellent colors and wonderful bokeh. It doesnt hunt for AF but starts AF all over from the beginning. But once the focus is locked, it produces excellent photos of rich colors and sharpness.

Pros
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Very light for a 300mm lens
Sharp and contrasty
Excellent color reproduction
Affordable

Cons
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Not a robust build
There is no hood
Prone to flare in bright conditions
Minimum focus distance is a bit more.

In fact I was surprised that this lens was so under rated and almost ignored. Although you can not get new copies, you can grab used ones over ebay for an affordable price. This lens definitely makes you smile. :-)