【Top Mint】smc PENTAX FAJ 75-300mm f/4.5-5.8 for Pentax K from Japan#E0144

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Appearance

This is a used camera lens. It remains in very good cosmetic condition for a pre-owned item.
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Condition

The lens has been tested and confirmed to work properly.

• Autofocus works properly
• Aperture blades move smoothly

Please note that this is a used lens, so minor signs of age or use may be present.

Optical System

• No fungus
• No haze or fog
• No scratches
• No balsam separation

The optics are clear and suitable for normal shooting.

Included Items

Lens Only.

SMC Pentax-FA J 75-300mm f/4.5-5.8 AL Zoom Lens K Mount From Japan #E0144

Detailed Specifications

Brand: PENTAX
Model: SMC PENTAX-FA J 75-300mm F4.5-5.8 AL
Lens Type: Telephoto Zoom Lens
Lens Mount: Pentax K Mount
Format: 35mm Full Frame / APS-C
Focal Length: 75-300mm
Maximum Aperture: f/4.5-5.8
Minimum Aperture: f/32-38
Optical Construction: 12 Elements in 10 Groups
Special Optical Element: Aspherical Lens Element
Diaphragm Blades: 6
Minimum Focus Distance: 1.3m / 4.3 ft
Maximum Magnification: 0.30x
Angle of View: 32°-8.2°
Filter Size: 58mm
Autofocus: Yes
Aperture Control: Camera Body Control
Aperture Ring: No
Dimensions: Approx. 69 × 116mm
Weight: Approx. 385g / 13.6 oz
Compatible Hood: PH-RBF58
Compatible Front Cap: O-LC58

Camera Store Comment

The SMC PENTAX-FA J 75-300mm F4.5-5.8 AL is an excellent choice for photographers who want an affordable, lightweight telephoto zoom with a versatile focal range.

Covering 75mm to 300mm, this lens allows you to photograph subjects that are difficult to approach with a standard zoom lens. It is particularly useful for portraits, outdoor sports, animals, travel photography, landscapes, school events, and other situations where additional telephoto reach is important.

One of the biggest advantages of this lens is its combination of long reach and portability. Despite covering a 4x telephoto zoom range up to 300mm, the lens weighs only approximately 385g. This makes it considerably easier to carry during travel, sightseeing, outdoor activities, or long photography sessions.

PENTAX designed the FA J series with simplicity and portability in mind. The aperture ring was eliminated, allowing aperture settings to be controlled directly from compatible camera bodies. The wide zoom ring also makes changing focal lengths quick and intuitive while shooting.

The optical design consists of 12 elements in 10 groups and incorporates an aspherical lens element. This design helps provide good image quality while keeping the lens relatively compact. The 1.3m minimum focusing distance and maximum magnification of approximately 0.30x also make the lens useful for photographing flowers, details, and other relatively small subjects from a comfortable working distance.

At the shorter end, 75mm is useful for portraits and isolating subjects from their surroundings. Moving toward 200mm provides excellent flexibility for events and distant subjects, while the full 300mm setting gives photographers substantially more reach for wildlife, sports, aircraft, outdoor performances, and travel photography.

For photographers using a compatible PENTAX APS-C digital SLR, the lens provides an even narrower telephoto field of view than on a 35mm camera, making it especially attractive when extra reach is desired.

Another benefit is the classic PENTAX K-mount system. This lens can be an interesting addition not only for photographers using PENTAX digital SLR cameras, but also for enthusiasts building a collection of PENTAX autofocus lenses.

Overall, the SMC PENTAX-FA J 75-300mm F4.5-5.8 AL is highly recommended for photographers looking for a compact and lightweight telephoto zoom that reaches all the way to 300mm without the size and weight of a professional telephoto lens.

It is especially recommended for:

• Travel and outdoor photography
• Portrait photography
• Sports and school events
• Wildlife and animal photography
• Distant landscapes and details
• PENTAX K-mount photographers looking for an inexpensive telephoto option
• Photographers who value portability and a broad telephoto range

Its combination of 75-300mm versatility, 385g lightweight construction, autofocus capability, and compact dimensions makes it a practical telephoto lens to keep in a camera bag for situations where a standard zoom simply cannot get close enough. 

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