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(based on 3 ratings)
Brand: Pentax
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Pentax SMCP-FA-J 75-300mm f/4.5-5.8 AL, Telephoto Auto Focus Zoom Lens - Silver
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.7 stars
(based on 3 reviews)
67% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Lightweight(3)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
cheap, poor optics
By BudVerified Reviewer from Mpls, MN on 12/21/2007
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
Blurry Focus, Lens Creep, Weak Casing
Best Uses:
Back-Up
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax SMCP-FA-J 75-300mm f/4.5-5.8 AL, Telephoto Auto Focus Zoom Lens - Silver:

Has a high degree of chromatic abberation. I bought it a couple years ago and am now trying to unload it. Will try a higher quality lens.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent, low cost optic.
By DavidVerified Purchaser from Virginia on 2/15/2007
Pros:
Clear Glass, Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Inexpensive but excellen, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Best Uses:
Fun, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax SMCP-FA-J 75-300mm f/4.5-5.8 AL, Telephoto Auto Focus Zoom Lens - Silver:

I wish inexpensive, but good quality optics had been available when I began my interest in photography. Historically, Pentax optics have been the finest lenses from Japan. Although this new lens is cheaper than Pentax's best lenses, the contrast and resolution are quite good.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great long lens!
By AndyVerified Purchaser from Mount Airy, NC on 2/12/2007
Pros:
Lightweight, Strong Construction
Cons:
long mechanical travel
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Best Uses:
Photojournalism, Tower antenna inspection, Wildlife
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax SMCP-FA-J 75-300mm f/4.5-5.8 AL, Telephoto Auto Focus Zoom Lens - Silver:

I more often use wide angle but am so pleased to have this lens in my kit for candid photos of people or wildlife. It was most useful in evaluating wind damage to antennas on a commercial tower --detail was excellent. Although it is surprisingly mechanically long when zooming, it is well balanced.

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