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

FOCAL 55-300mmAPERTURE f/4.5-6.3WEIGHT 442gFILTER 58mm

Wildlife & animalsSports & actionWeather sealed

New ≈£399

Used at MPB*£84–344

Overview

The Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE is a aps-c 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom lens for the Pentax K mount. It weighs about 442g and takes 58mm filters, and it's weather sealed.

It's a strong choice for wildlife & animals, sports & action. As much reach as you can carry: 400–600mm equivalent or more.

In our database it fits 5 camera bodies natively, 2 more in crop mode. Approximate new price is £399; used at MPB it sells for £84–344 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).

Specifications

Brand	Pentax
Mounts	Pentax K (First-party)
Coverage	APS-C
Focal length	55-300mm
Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5)	83-450mm
Maximum aperture	f/4.5-6.3
Focus	Autofocus
Stabilisation	No
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	≈442 g
Filter thread	58 mm
Approx. new price	£399
Used at MPB (Pentax K)	£84–344

Compatible camera bodies

5 native · 2 crop mode

Pentax K-3 Mark III2021 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈—Pentax KP2017 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £464 Pentax K-702016 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈—Pentax KF2022 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈£849 Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome2023 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈—Pentax K-1 Mark II2018 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,049 Pentax K-12016 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £784

Alternatives to compare

Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM55-210mm · f/5-7.1 · 270g · RF≈£399 new · used from £189

Nikon Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR50-250mm · f/4.5-6.3 · 405g · Z≈£299 new · used from £204

Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD18-400mm · f/3.5-6.3 · 710g · EF, F≈£599 new · used from £199

Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD18-300mm · f/3.5-6.3 · 620g · E, X, RF, Z≈£649 new · used from £394

Where to buy

*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.

MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.

See example photos

Real-world shots taken with the Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE lens. Results are searches on each site, so check the camera or lens listed in each photo's details.

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Frequently asked questions

Which cameras is the Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE compatible with?

It's available for Pentax K. Native bodies here include Pentax K-3 Mark III, Pentax KP, Pentax K-70, Pentax KF, Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome.

Is the Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE weather sealed?

Yes, it has dust and moisture resistance.

Does the Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE have image stabilisation?

No. Use a camera with in-body stabilisation (IBIS) for steady hand-held shots.

What is the Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE best for?

Wildlife & animals, Sports & action. As much reach as you can carry: 400–600mm equivalent or more.