SMC Pentax-FA 645 Zoom 150-300 F5.6 ED(IF)
Pentax introduces 150mm-300mm autofocus telephoto zoom lens for the Pentax 645N and 645N II

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (February 18, 2003)…PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to announce the introduction of the smc PENTAX-FA 645 Zoom 150mm~300mm F5.6 ED[IF] for use with the PENTAX 645N and 645NII medium-format SLR cameras in autofocus operation.  Offering a 2X zoom ratio covering the 150mm to 300mm telephoto ranges (equivalent to approximately 90mm to 180mm in the 35mm format), this compact, lightweight zoom lens is ideal for a wide variety of telephoto applications, including portraits and casual snapshots.  Consisting of 15 elements in 13 groups, this versatile telephoto zoom lens features ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens elements to assure true-to-life image reproduction with minimal chromatic aberration.  Its IF (Inner Focus) mechanism not only reduces the overall weight, but also improves autofocus speed and weight distribution during shooting. It also features a minimum focusing distance of 2 meters (6.6 feet) with a maximum magnification of 0.18 times.  This new telephoto zoom le+ns can also be used with the PENTAX 645 camera in manual-focus operation.

PENTAX will debut the lens at the Photo Marketing Association’s (PMA) Show* from March 2-5 in Las Vegas.  PMA hosts an annual trade show where manufacturers in the photography industry showcase their newest products.  

*PMA BOOTH  C140

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS SMC Pentax-FA 645 Zoom 150-300 F5.6 ED (IF)
With Case & Hood

Lens Construction:  15 elements in 13 groups
Angle of view:    26-13.5 degrees
Diaphragm:    Fully Automatic
Minimum Aperture:   45
Metering:    TTL open-aperture
Min. Focus Distance:   6.6ft (2m)
Max. Magnification:   0.18 X
Filter Diameter:   67mm
Size:   3.1” x7.9” (80 x 201mm)
Weight:   32.4oz (920g)