M42
    Ultra telephoto
    Full frame

    Palinar 300mm f/5.5 Telephoto

    4.7
    (119 reviews)
    Optical: 4.8
    Mechanical: 4.8
    Value: 4.8
    Focal Length
    300mm
    Aperture
    f/5.5-32
    Mount
    M42
    Palinar 300mm f/5.5 Telephoto is a manual focus ultra telephoto lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Not the best in low light conditions but the lack of high aperture can be compensated with higher iso

    Palinar 300mm f/5.5 Telephoto purchase historyTrending up +3.1%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 3.1% per month across 11 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $265.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $495.00
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $614.00

    Best deals

    1043 of 2080 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $265.00 fair value.

    • Feb 17, 2025$1.00$-264.00 / typical
    • Jan 11, 2025$6.00$-259.00 / typical
    • Mar 6, 2025$7.00$-258.00 / typical
    • Feb 4, 2025$10.00$-255.00 / typical
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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length300mm
    Aperturef/5.5-32
    Min Focus Distancem
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Threadmm
    MountM42
    FormatFull frame

    Reviews

    Decent entry level tele zoom lens4.0/5

    Decent entry level tele zoom lens The Nikon AF-P 70-300mm NON VR tele zoom lens is a good lens for entry to mid level photographers. The plastic seems to be durable and the optics quality seem decent. The zoom ring does not bind when zooming. There is some friction, but then this is an entry level lens. The manual focus worked well for me. There is no external Manual Focus switch on the body of the lens. The trick to using manual focus with this lens is to set the manual focus mode on the camera, half press the shutter release button, and then turn the focus ring. Once what you want to focus is in focus, then press the shutter release button all the way. Since this lens is NON VR, I recommend you either shoot with a tripod or shot at speeds appropriate for your focal length. This length of this lens when retracted is 8 inches. It's about 2/3 the weight of a 16oz bottle of water. The girth of the lens is about the same size as the bottle of water. This make the lens easy to carry around all day. In the attached image, you can see the hairs around the deer's eyes and the reflection off it's eyeballs. The exposure was: manual focus, 200mm, f5.6, 1/200 sec. I did not record the ISO, but was likely at ISO 800. The bokeh was surprisingly good.Read full review

    Great all around zoom lens.4.0/5

    Great all around zoom lens. Great lens. Lightweight with good reach. Only issue I see with it is that it only goes from 70 to 300mm. This means that in addition to your 18-55 mm lens, you need to carry one more that will cover the gap between 55 mm and 70 mm where the zoom starts. Not that big a deal, but I wish it went from 55 mm to 300, instead. It is not a VR lens.

    sharp image, great functionality5.0/5

    sharp image, great functionality I love my Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm Lens. The lens gives great sharpness and detail and has great functionality all the way around. It is somewhat lightweight and it eliminates some camera shake. The 58 mm telephoto lens gives a white cloudy vignetting around the edges of the picture while focusing on the main object in the center. it gives a really cool abstract image. I haven't utilized the macro lens yet. The Polarizing lens is a great addition as well as the 3 additional color lenses. A great price. Im very happy with my products.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Palinar 300mm f/5.5 Telephoto?

    Palinar 300mm f/5.5 Telephoto is a camera lens with 300mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/5.5/32, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the Palinar 300mm f/5.5 Telephoto compatible with?

    Palinar 300mm f/5.5 Telephoto uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Palinar 300mm f/5.5 Telephoto cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Palinar 300mm f/5.5 Telephoto typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Palinar 300mm f/5.5 Telephoto a good lens?

    Palinar 300mm f/5.5 Telephoto has a community rating of 4.7/5 from 119 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Palinar 300mm f/5.5 Telephoto?

    Similar lenses include Asanuma 350mm f/5.5, Avanar 300mm f/4.5 dyna coated, Mitsuki 300mm f/5.6 MC.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    5.0
    Optical4.8/5
    Mechanical4.8/5
    Value4.8/5
    Based on 30 reviewers

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