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SMC Pentax-M 300mm f/4

Pentax · 1977-1984

Long telephoto for wildlife and sports. Well-built and sharp.

Known for

  • Wildlife
  • Sports
  • Birds

Considerations

  • Needs tripod
  • Heavy

Optical Characteristics

Sharpness (wide)
4/5
Sharpness (stopped)
5/5
Contrast
4/5
Flare Resistance
4/5
CA Control
3/5
Vignetting Control
3/5
Distortion Control
4/5

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountPentax K
Focal Length300mm
Max Aperturef/4
Min Aperturef/32
Aperture Blades8
Filter Size67mm
Weight740g

Optical Design

FormulaTelephoto
Elements6
Groups6
CoatingSMC (Pentax)

Pricing

£120 - £220

Typical used price

Mint: ~£300

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFMicro Four Thirds

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