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Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

A retracting, weather-sealed telephoto zoom (84-460mm equivalent) with a quiet PLM stepping motor that suits video and live view. 442g; the default reach lens for APS-C Pentax bodies.

Starting from
£399 new
Average price across retailers: ~£399
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£399
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£399
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Value & Depreciation
£400
Launch price
→
£399
Today
=
0%
Value drop
Over ~10 years, this camera has cost roughly £0/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2016
Focal Length
55–300mm
Aperture
f/4.5-6.3
Compatible Mount
Pentax K-mount
Filter Size
58mm
Dimensions
76.5mm diameter × 89mm length
Weight
442g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
PLM pulse (stepping) motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.3x
Min. Focus Distance
0.95m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.1
Street
4.5
Travel
5.5
Wedding & Events
5.6
Filmmaking
4.4
Documentary
5.5
Sports & Action
6.7
Landscape
5.3
Wildlife
6.7
Casual
5.4
Food
4.3
Macro
4.3
Architecture
4.6
Underwater
5.2
✅ Great For
⚡
Sports & Action 6.7 Strong on focal length, autofocus and burst-speed support.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🍽️
Food 4.3 Held back by focal length and maximum aperture.
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Macro 4.3 Held back by optical stabilisation and focal length.
🎬
Filmmaking 4.4 Held back by video handling and maximum aperture.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — HD DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE