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lesmore49 · 06-13-2011, 06:45 PM

I have a 55-300 and recently bought a Hoya made by Tokina, Polarizer. No problems. A buddy has a Tiffen Polarizer for his 55-300...no problems.

napawino · 06-13-2011, 06:49 PM

All I know is, this el cheapo from Ritz is a piece of junk. Take it off, and my 300mm shots are crisp. Put it on, and they look hideous. It's got to be optically defective somehow.

Pentaxor · 06-13-2011, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by napawino

All I know is, this el cheapo from Ritz is a piece of junk. Take it off, and my 300mm shots are crisp. Put it on, and they look hideous. It's got to be optically defective somehow.

it's not a defect, it's just poor optic glass in front that you put on.

napawino · 06-13-2011, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

it's not a defect, it's just poor optic glass in front that you put on.

Be more specific. The 55-300mm gets pretty good reviews for it's price range. You are saying it's a lousy zoom?

Pentaxor · 06-13-2011, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by napawino

Be more specific. The 55-300mm gets pretty good reviews for it's price range. You are saying it's a lousy zoom?

I meant the cheap polarizer optic glass.

Pentaxor · 06-13-2011, 08:05 PM

and don't worry, the 55-300 is not a lousy zoom.

55-300 at 135mmm f4.5

FA135 at f4.5

napawino · 06-13-2011, 08:12 PM

I totally read that wrong! I think it's a great lens for the money.

I shouldn't be wasting money on cheap filters.

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06-13-2011, 06:45 PM	#16
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	I have a 55-300 and recently bought a Hoya made by Tokina, Polarizer. No problems. A buddy has a Tiffen Polarizer for his 55-300...no problems.

06-13-2011, 06:49 PM	#17
napawino Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 151 Original Poster	All I know is, this el cheapo from Ritz is a piece of junk. Take it off, and my 300mm shots are crisp. Put it on, and they look hideous. It's got to be optically defective somehow.

06-13-2011, 07:39 PM	#18
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by napawino All I know is, this el cheapo from Ritz is a piece of junk. Take it off, and my 300mm shots are crisp. Put it on, and they look hideous. It's got to be optically defective somehow. it's not a defect, it's just poor optic glass in front that you put on.

06-13-2011, 07:41 PM	#19
napawino Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 151 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pentaxor it's not a defect, it's just poor optic glass in front that you put on. Be more specific. The 55-300mm gets pretty good reviews for it's price range. You are saying it's a lousy zoom?

06-13-2011, 07:57 PM	#20
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by napawino Be more specific. The 55-300mm gets pretty good reviews for it's price range. You are saying it's a lousy zoom? I meant the cheap polarizer optic glass.

06-13-2011, 08:05 PM	#21
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	and don't worry, the 55-300 is not a lousy zoom. 55-300 at 135mmm f4.5 FA135 at f4.5

06-13-2011, 08:12 PM	#22
napawino Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 151 Original Poster	I totally read that wrong! I think it's a great lens for the money. I shouldn't be wasting money on cheap filters.

55-300mm and polarizer focus problem

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