Lens · prime
SMC Pentax 67 300mm f/4
Pentax · 1987-c.2009
The SMC Pentax 67 300mm f/4 is the long telephoto for the system, equivalent to about 150mm on 35mm format. Provides significant telephoto compression for wildlife and nature photography. SMC Pentax 67 300mm f/4: 5 elements in 5 groups, 7 aperture blades, 5.0m minimum focus, 82mm filter thread, 1430g.
- Focal length
- 300mm
- Max aperture
- f/4
- Mount
- Pentax 67
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 5 / 5
Known for
- Wildlife
- Nature
- Sports
- Compressed landscapes
Considerations
- Heavy; tripod recommended
- Long minimum focus
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Bokeh: Very compressed
Rendering: Long telephoto character
Colour: Warm Pentax
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
Super-Takumar/6x7
1969-1971
Engraved SUPER-TAKUMAR/6x7 1:4/300
1425 g
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6x7
1971-1987
Engraved Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR/6x7
Same optics
smc PENTAX 67
1987-c.2009
Engraved smc PENTAX 67 1:4 300mm
Same optics; 1430 g
A separate smc PENTAX-M* 67 300mm f/4 ED [IF] (9/9, 2 m focus) was introduced in 1999.
Buying guide
Check tripod mount and focus. Specialized lens.
Specifications
| Mount | Pentax 67 |
| Focal Length | 300mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/45 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Min Focus | 5m |
| Filter Size | 82mm |
| Weight | 1430g |
Optical design
| Formula | Telephoto |
| Elements | 5 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | SMC (Pentax) |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $450 - $750
- Mint
- ~$900
Indicative, no dated source.