FS: Pentax 55-300mm f4-5.8 smc DA ED
Posted 23/04/2012 - 12:18
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Excellent lens now up to £309 at SRS
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Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 03/05/2012 - 13:37
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I have the Tamron 70-300, would this be an upgrade in terms of a replacement lens?
I am looking for somthing that does not add extra weight and has better performance all round, especially with respect to CA.
I am looking for somthing that does not add extra weight and has better performance all round, especially with respect to CA.
Bodies: K5IIs, K7, MZ5n, LX, MV
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Posted 03/05/2012 - 14:08
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It would be a big upgrade from the Tamron
Posted 03/05/2012 - 14:10
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to be honest, having only used the cheaper Tamron 70-300 (which the Pentax 55-300 is far more superior)I cant really give you a qualified opinion as to the relative merits of the Pentax against your Tamron.
it is usually argued on this forum that Pentax lenses will always outperform third party lenses on a Pentax camera. try www.photozone.de. They might have a detailed comparison / report on each lens. Otherwise, ask the same question in the Lenses section on the forum. John Riley is the best person to ask I think, as he is rather unbias.
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Pete
Pete
it is usually argued on this forum that Pentax lenses will always outperform third party lenses on a Pentax camera. try www.photozone.de. They might have a detailed comparison / report on each lens. Otherwise, ask the same question in the Lenses section on the forum. John Riley is the best person to ask I think, as he is rather unbias.
Regards
Pete
Pete
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Posted 03/05/2012 - 14:13
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sorry, just noticed you listed your Tamron as 'Tamron 70-300' The missing comma made me think there were suffixes after the lens. Yes it is a huge upgrade. My Tamron suffered greatly from CA and PF.
Sorry, my eyesight seems to be getting worse these days.
Sorry, my eyesight seems to be getting worse these days.
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Posted 11/05/2012 - 21:31
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Lens received very fast, thankyou.
Looking forward to trying it out this weekend.
Looking forward to trying it out this weekend.
Bodies: K5IIs, K7, MZ5n, LX, MV
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Posted 11/05/2012 - 22:48
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petemasty wrote:
sorry, just noticed you listed your Tamron as 'Tamron 70-300' The missing comma made me think there were suffixes after the lens. Yes it is a huge upgrade. My Tamron suffered greatly from CA and PF.
Sorry, my eyesight seems to be getting worse these days.
sorry, just noticed you listed your Tamron as 'Tamron 70-300' The missing comma made me think there were suffixes after the lens. Yes it is a huge upgrade. My Tamron suffered greatly from CA and PF.
Sorry, my eyesight seems to be getting worse these days.
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I used the Tamron quite a bit before upgrading. I wouldn't raise expectations that much. An upgrade but possibly small to moderate was more realistic for me in the real world. Only slightly less fringing except in extreme conditions, a bit sharper at the top end, 55mm so wider , focusing slightly quicker but as noisy. Quickshift is handy but offset by lacking the macro in my opinion. Nevertheless a well worthwhile upgrade I would say.
Posted 11/05/2012 - 23:52
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I havn't used the macro feature for some time, as I have the 100mm WR macro!
Sounds exactly what I want - less CA and a little sharper, though it is 5.8 verses the Tami 5.6 at 300mm!
Sounds exactly what I want - less CA and a little sharper, though it is 5.8 verses the Tami 5.6 at 300mm!
Bodies: K5IIs, K7, MZ5n, LX, MV
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
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