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SMC Pentax 67 55-100mm f/4.5

Pentax · 1992-2008

The SMC Pentax 67 55-100mm f/4.5 is the only zoom for the Pentax 67 system, covering wide to standard focal lengths (27-50mm equivalent on 35mm). A versatile option for travel and documentary work.

Known for

  • Travel
  • Documentary
  • Versatile shooting
  • Events

Considerations

  • Slower than primes
  • Large and heavy
  • Not as sharp as primes

Optical Characteristics

Sharpness (wide)
4/5
Sharpness (stopped)
5/5
Contrast
4/5
Flare Resistance
4/5
CA Control
4/5
Vignetting Control
4/5
Distortion Control
4/5

Bokeh: Good for zoom

Rendering: Versatile

Color: Warm Pentax

Common Issues

  • Zoom creep can develop

Buying Guide

Only zoom option for 67. Check zoom mechanism.

Specifications

MountPentax 67
Focal Length55-100mm
Max Aperturef/4.5
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades6
Min Focus0.7m
Filter Size77mm
Weight1050g

Optical Design

FormulaRetrofocus
Elements14
Groups10
CoatingSMC (Pentax)
SpecialED glass

Pricing

£500 - £850

Typical used price

Mint: ~£1000

Only zoom for Pentax 67 system

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