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The HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW super-telephoto zoom lens is designed for use with PENTAX K-mount digital SLR cameras. It has been developed to cover focal lengths from 150mm to 450mm — a focal-length range most demanded by high-end PENTAX-camera users. It features the PENTAX-original, high-grade HD Coating to produce extra-sharp, high-contrast images even under demanding lighting conditions such as in backlight. It also incorporates three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and a super-low dispersion glass element to effectively compensate chromatic aberration. Its dustproof, weather-resistant body also makes it extremely dependable and durable in demanding outdoor conditions.

Super-telephoto coverage with three-times zoom ratio

When mounted on a PENTAX K-mount SLR camera body, this zoom lens covers a super-telephoto range from approximately 230mm to 690mm in the 35mm format. It is designed to be compact and light enough to handhold during long-range shooting of such subjects as wildlife, aircraft and sports.

Outstanding image description

Thanks to its state-of-the-art optics featuring three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass elements and one Anomalous Dispersion Glass element, this zoom lens effectively minimizes spherical and chromatic aberrations, while producing crisp, high-quality images free of color bleeding.

HD Coating to optimize image rendition

This lens is treated with the high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating. Compared with conventional multi-layer coatings, this PENTAX-original coating assures higher light transmittance and less reflection to deliver bright, high-contrast images free of flare and ghost images, even under demanding lighting conditions such as backlight.

Dustproof, weather-resistant construction

Developed as an AW (All Weather) model, this zoom lens features a dependable dustproof, weather-resistant construction with 21 special seals to prevent the intrusion of water and dust particles into the lens interior. By pairing it with a PENTAX weather-resistant digital SLR camera body, it assures a durable, reliable digital imaging system that performs superbly in demanding shooting settings — even in rain or mist, or at locations prone to water splashes or spray.

Newly installed three-position switch for Quick-Shift Focus System

In order to improve its operability, a three-position switch is newly installed on this lens, allowing instant switching among QFS/A, QFS/M and MF modes. QFS/A is an autofocus-priority mode, which allows the user to switch to manual-focusing operation only when autofocus operation is completed. QFS/M is a manual-focus-priority mode, which enables the user to switch to manual focusing at any time — even when the AF system is in operation. MF mode allows the user to instantly switch to manual focusing with a simple twist of the focus ring on the lens. With a choice of three distinctive modes, the user is assured of speedier, more accurate focusing operation for a given subject or application.

Four AF buttons installed on the lens barrel

In order to provide more stable AF operation and better hold of the lens regardless of the camera’s orientation — horizontal or vertical — this lens provides four AF buttons on its barrel — one at every 90 degrees.* The user can assign preferred settings to these AF buttons, including: a Focus Preset mode to preprogram the focus position and instantly shift the focus to that position; and an AF Cancel mode to intentionally fix the focus at a desired point during Continuous AF operation.
* The PENTAX K-3, PENTAX K-S2 and PENTAX K-S1 are currently the only model to accommodate the AF button functions. To activate these functions, the camera's firmware must be updated to the latest version.

Other features

・Smooth, quiet AF operation using a lens-installed AF driving motor
・Round-shaped diaphragm to produce a natural, beautiful bokeh (defocus) effect, while minimizing the streaking effect of point light sources
・Focus range limiter to minimize AF operation time by fixing the focus range to one of three sub-ranges
・SP (Super Protect) coating to keep the front surface free of dust and stains
・Zoom lock lever to prevent the lens barrel from free-falling
・Detachable tripod mounting with a newly designed anti-falling mechanism

Lens	PENTAX KAF3
Angle Of View	16.5°-5.5° (w/ PENTAX DSLR)
Number Of Diaphragm Blades	9 Rounded (150mm f/4.5-8 450mm f/5.6-8)
Minimum Focusing Distance	6.6 (2.0m)
Maximum Magnification	0.22x
Weight	WEIGHT (W/O HOOD): 70.5 oz (2000g) WEIGHT (w/ hood and Tripod mount) 81.7 oz (2315g)
Objective Cap	O-LC86
Diaphragm Control	Fully Automatic
Notes	HD Coating, SP (Super Protect) Coating, Aero-Bright coating, Quick-shift Focus, All Weather construction
Lens Construction	18 elements in 14 groups
Aperture	f/4.5-5.6
Minimum Aperture	f/22-27
Filter Diameter	86mm
Dimensions	2.8” x 2.7” (95 x 241.5mm)
Case	Lens Case HS120 – 270
Hood	PH-RBA86
Tripod Adapter	O-TM80
Focal Length	150-450mm (equiv. 225-675mm)

Pentax D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 ED Lens

$3,679.00 ETA: 05/06/2025

Code: 21340

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At a glance

3x zoom ratio
High performance optical design with HD coating
New auto focus preset button
All-weather construction

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Pentax D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 ED Lens

$3,679.00 ETA: 05/06/2025

Find a Dealer |

3x zoom ratio
High performance optical design with HD coating
New auto focus preset button
All-weather construction

The HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW super-telephoto zoom lens is designed for use with PENTAX K-mount digital SLR cameras. It has been developed to cover focal lengths from 150mm to 450mm — a focal-length range most demanded by high-end PENTAX-camera users. It features the PENTAX-original, high-grade HD Coating to produce extra-sharp, high-contrast images even under demanding lighting conditions such as in backlight. It also incorporates three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and a super-low dispersion glass element to effectively compensate chromatic aberration. Its dustproof, weather-resistant body also makes it extremely dependable and durable in demanding outdoor conditions.

Lens	PENTAX KAF3
Angle Of View	16.5°-5.5° (w/ PENTAX DSLR)
Number Of Diaphragm Blades	9 Rounded (150mm f/4.5-8 450mm f/5.6-8)
Minimum Focusing Distance	6.6 (2.0m)
Maximum Magnification	0.22x
Weight	WEIGHT (W/O HOOD): 70.5 oz (2000g) WEIGHT (w/ hood and Tripod mount) 81.7 oz (2315g)
Objective Cap	O-LC86
Diaphragm Control	Fully Automatic
Notes	HD Coating, SP (Super Protect) Coating, Aero-Bright coating, Quick-shift Focus, All Weather construction
Lens Construction	18 elements in 14 groups
Aperture	f/4.5-5.6
Minimum Aperture	f/22-27
Filter Diameter	86mm
Dimensions	2.8” x 2.7” (95 x 241.5mm)
Case	Lens Case HS120 – 270
Hood	PH-RBA86
Tripod Adapter	O-TM80
Focal Length	150-450mm (equiv. 225-675mm)

Code: 21340

Related Categories Related Lenses by Sensor Size Related Lenses by Type

Code: 21340

At a glance

3x zoom ratio
High performance optical design with HD coating
New auto focus preset button
All-weather construction

Related Categories Related Lenses by Sensor Size Related Lenses by Type

RICOH IMAGING manufacture professional imaging equipment and hold long standing brand heritage. With an extensive product range of digital SLRs and a large range of interchangeable lens systems such a medium format, full frame and APS-C sensor sizes. Further our range of compact cameras, binoculars and spotting scopes are suitable for a variety of indoor and outdoor activities via the Pentax series. Ricoh also pioneers a range of 360° imaging devices that encapsulate fully spherical scenes through the Theta series

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