Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW Lens

The new HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW Camera Lens is an all-weather resistant lens for the demands of an outgoing photographer. It features a maximum aperture of F4.5-5.6 and fits in an 86mm filter diameter. Its autofocus is controlled by four AF buttons where the settings can be assigned to your preference. The autofocus is driven smoothly and quietly by the built-in DC motor. The lens is covered by HD Coating and SP (Super Protect) Coating that provides sharp and high-contrast images in every lighting condition you may encounter. Other features include Quick-shift Focus System that you may use for switching from auto to manual focus, Focus Preset Mode for focus positioning program, and Focus Range Limiter that minimizes AF operating time. It is compatible with APS-C and Full Frame Sensor DSLR Cameras.

Product Features in Detail

Super-telephoto coverage with three-times zoom ratio
When mounted on a PETAX 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 superlow dispersion glass element, this zoom lens effectively minimizes spherical and chromatic aberrations, while producing crisp, high-quality images free of color bleeding. Its MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) curve is programmed to be higher than those of conventional models in the same class to deliver high-resolution, finedetailed images. Its image circle is optimized to cover even the image size of 35mm film-format SLR cameras. As the result, it not only assures brilliant, high-resolution images without compromising the sharpness at edges even when mounted on an existing PENTAX digital SLR camera body, but it is also capable of accepting future models with larger image sensors without modifications.

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, highcontrast 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
The lens is equipped with the PENTAX-developed Quick-Shift Focus System, which allows the user to instantly switch to manual-focus operation after the subject is captured in focus by the camera’s AF 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 PETANX K-3 is 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 antifalling mechanism

Included in the Box

     Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW Camera Lens
     Hood
     Lens cap
     Mount cap
     Lens Case
     Tripod Mount
     12 Months Australian Warranty with CR Kennedy

Warranty Information

      The Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW Camera Lens come with 12 months Warranty with CR Kennedy Australia.
      Our products are sourced from authorised Australian suppliers and therefore come with genuine Australian warranty.
      Camera Warehouse does not participate in 'Grey Market' or 'Parallel Import' activities.