F* 300 f4.5 or DA * 300 f4?
It's also faster and quieter focusing. Works well with the 1.7AF
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Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Tried one for a few months, never realy got on with it,I am aware of it`s perceived desirability in Pentax world, but as i say not for me.
I have a 1.5x (cannot remember all the letters) that works well with SDM and screwdrive, it even works with my 18-135 WR.
Will pair that with the 300mm when I decide what to go for, atm I do not need weatherproofing so the F* is favourite, however will know next week if I am going to spend some time in a tropical rainforrest, if so then the DA* will probably be required.
Davex.
K5 + 8mm-500mm zooms and primes
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K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
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FA* 300/4.5 - 2m - 67mm - D=73mm - L=160mm - 935g - no weather sealing - aperture ring - screw AF - separate hood - no tripod mount - 1:6
F* 300/4.5 - 2m - 67mm - D=84mm - L=160mm - 880g - no weather sealing - aperture ring - screw AF - integrated hood - (removable) tripod mount - 1:6
http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/extreme-tele/DA300f4.html
http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/extreme-tele/FA300f4.5.html
http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/extreme-tele/F300f4.5.html
FA* on K10D: http://www.photozone.de/pentax/131-pentax-smc-fa-300mm-f45-ed-if-review--lab-tes...
DA* on K-5: http://www.photozone.de/pentax/643-pentax300f4
I own the FA*.
I know that's not the F* but near enough.
http://frogfish.smugmug.com/ Pentax. Pentax DA*300/4, Cosina 55/1.2, Lens Baby Composer Pro & Edge 80, AFA x1.7, Metz 50 af1.
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
davex
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Chester, U.K.
Am aware of the differeces in weight and weathersealing, but how do the different focus mechanisms compare?
Davex.
K5 + 8mm-500mm zooms and primes
Please feel free to play with any images I post.
My flickr: link