The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Pentax 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED and the Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Pentax 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED weighs 440g, which means it is 26g (5%) lighter than the Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR which has a weight of 466g.
Filter Threads
Both the Pentax 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED and the Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Pentax 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED has the Pentax KAF lens mount whereas the Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount and , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
55-300mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0 - F5.8.
