Compare Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 vs Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3

Construction

Aperture Blades
6 blades
9 blades, Rounded blades
Colors
Black
Black
Form Factor
Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
Super Telephoto Zoom Lens
Image Size
APS-C
APS-C
Lens Barrel
Distance scale
Lens Mount
Pentax K-mount
Pentax K-mount
Motor
Screw drive from camera
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
10 elements
14 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
8 groups
11 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
ED element, HD + Super Protective coatings groups
ED elements + HD and SP coatings groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
58 mm / 2.28 in
Size | Diameter
68 mm / 2.68 in
77 mm / 3.03 in
Size | Length
70 mm / 2.76 in
89 mm / 3.50 in
Weight
317 g / 11.20 oz
471 g / 16.64 oz

Function

Angle Of View
180° Diagonal (wide) ~ 100° Diagonal
29.4° Diagonal | 24.6° Horizontal | 16.6° Vertical (wide) ~ 5.5° Diagonal | 4.6° Horizontal | 3.1° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/3.5–4.5 ~ f/22–32
f/4.5–6.3 ~ f/22–32
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
Crop Factor
1.5
1.5
Focal Length
10 mm ~ 17 mm
55 mm ~ 300 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
15.0 mm ~ 25.5 mm
82.5 mm ~ 450.0 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Extending front
Image Stabilization
No
Weather Resistance
No
Yes
Zoom Type
External zoom
External zoom

Performance

Max Magnification
0.39x
0.3x
Min Focus Distance
140 mm / 5.51 in
950 mm / 37.40 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood included
Lens Hood: PH-RBK58 (supplied)
Debut
2019-07-08
2016-06-08

Reviews

Neofiliac score
31%
50%
Pros
  • Ultra-wide fisheye offers unique creative possibilities
  • Weather-sealed
  • Very affordable for the reach it provides
Cons
  • Lacks front filter thread
  • External zoom without zoom lock
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Not the strongest optical performance
  • Dark maximum aperture
  • External zoom without zoom lock

Price

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