Pentax FA 80-320

Mojo_fish · 11-12-2007, 02:37 AM

I have the opportunity to buy this lens..I have checked the lens review database for a review but nothing turned up. Found some more reviews on the net but inadequate feedback on actual field performance, sharpness around edges of the lens etc.

Anyone with a definitive 'verdict'??
Thanks!

wwwmorrell · 11-12-2007, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by Mojo_fish

I have the opportunity to buy this lens..I have checked the lens review database for a review but nothing turned up. Found some more reviews on the net but inadequate feedback on actual field performance, sharpness around edges of the lens etc.

Anyone with a definitive 'verdict'??
Thanks!

This is a great lens until the day comes that you can find/afford an 300mm 2.8 * series lens or its like.

Wal'
p/s in the end it just comes down to $'s spent.

Mojo_fish · 11-12-2007, 05:04 AM

yeah, I have had the opportunity to shoot with a FA* 300 / 4. Absolutely terrific. Th guy had just bought a FA 300 / 2.8 and sold his 300/4.

borno · 11-12-2007, 06:39 AM

I'd like to see a real test between the 80-320mm and the 100-300 f4.5-5.6, and the 100-300 f4.7-5.8 the MTF on photodo looks a little better for the 100-300mm at 300mm than the 320mm at 320mm but the 80-320mm goes for a lot more dough.

trumpyman · 11-12-2007, 02:44 PM

Hi how r u. Ive got the 80-320mm lens and im very happy with it.I dont know how to post photos here so i put 3 pics in my gallery for u taken with the lens at 200mm,240mm 320mm so u can check it out.Ive gotten some gr8 pics from the lens but i feel i will c the best of it when i use a tripod all the pics i took are handheld.Good sharpness ,color n saturation and i realy like the bokeh to.Not a good lens for sports but wild life n still shots are good. see what u think. good luck.

rvannatta · 11-12-2007, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by trumpyman

Hi how r u. Ive got the 80-320mm lens and im very happy with it.I dont know how to post photos here so i put 3 pics in my gallery for u taken with the lens at 200mm,240mm 320mm so u can check it out.Ive gotten some gr8 pics from the lens but i feel i will c the best of it when i use a tripod all the pics i took are handheld.Good sharpness ,color n saturation and i realy like the bokeh to.Not a good lens for sports but wild life n still shots are good. see what u think. good luck.

I own an 80-320, and some high priced glass as well, --- a 300 f/2.8 and a 600 f/5.6.

The 80/320 gives a good account of itself Lately I made some effort to compare it to the 300 f/2.8. My conclusion was that it was satisfactory with one exception. Don't try to use it with a teleextender. I can without qualification say that the 300 f/2.8 works a LOT better at 600 than the 80-320 does.

volosong · 11-13-2007, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by Mojo_fish

I have the opportunity to buy this lens..I have checked the lens review database for a review but nothing turned up.

I suspect you didn't look in the right place. There are five user reviews for this lens. Check here...

https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/showproduct.php?product=205&cat=44

Gaelen · 11-13-2007, 08:21 PM

I use the 80-320mm lense for a lot of my drifting event shots. It is a decent lense, you'll have to play around with the stops a bit to get the sharpest pictures

11-12-2007, 02:37 AM	#1
Mojo_fish Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 35	Pentax FA 80-320 I have the opportunity to buy this lens..I have checked the lens review database for a review but nothing turned up. Found some more reviews on the net but inadequate feedback on actual field performance, sharpness around edges of the lens etc. Anyone with a definitive 'verdict'?? Thanks!

11-12-2007, 03:57 AM	#2
wwwmorrell Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mount Buller, Australia Posts: 397	Originally posted by Mojo_fish I have the opportunity to buy this lens..I have checked the lens review database for a review but nothing turned up. Found some more reviews on the net but inadequate feedback on actual field performance, sharpness around edges of the lens etc. Anyone with a definitive 'verdict'?? Thanks! This is a great lens until the day comes that you can find/afford an 300mm 2.8 * series lens or its like. Wal' p/s in the end it just comes down to $'s spent. Last edited by wwwmorrell; 11-12-2007 at 04:30 AM.

11-12-2007, 02:44 PM	#5
trumpyman Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 248	Pentax fa 80-320mm Hi how r u. Ive got the 80-320mm lens and im very happy with it.I dont know how to post photos here so i put 3 pics in my gallery for u taken with the lens at 200mm,240mm 320mm so u can check it out.Ive gotten some gr8 pics from the lens but i feel i will c the best of it when i use a tripod all the pics i took are handheld.Good sharpness ,color n saturation and i realy like the bokeh to.Not a good lens for sports but wild life n still shots are good. see what u think. good luck.

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11-12-2007, 05:04 AM	#3
Mojo_fish Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 35 Original Poster	yeah, I have had the opportunity to shoot with a FA* 300 / 4. Absolutely terrific. Th guy had just bought a FA 300 / 2.8 and sold his 300/4.

11-12-2007, 06:39 AM	#4
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	I'd like to see a real test between the 80-320mm and the 100-300 f4.5-5.6, and the 100-300 f4.7-5.8 the MTF on photodo looks a little better for the 100-300mm at 300mm than the 320mm at 320mm but the 80-320mm goes for a lot more dough.

11-12-2007, 09:43 PM	#6
rvannatta Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Apiary, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,181	Originally posted by trumpyman Hi how r u. Ive got the 80-320mm lens and im very happy with it.I dont know how to post photos here so i put 3 pics in my gallery for u taken with the lens at 200mm,240mm 320mm so u can check it out.Ive gotten some gr8 pics from the lens but i feel i will c the best of it when i use a tripod all the pics i took are handheld.Good sharpness ,color n saturation and i realy like the bokeh to.Not a good lens for sports but wild life n still shots are good. see what u think. good luck. I own an 80-320, and some high priced glass as well, --- a 300 f/2.8 and a 600 f/5.6. The 80/320 gives a good account of itself Lately I made some effort to compare it to the 300 f/2.8. My conclusion was that it was satisfactory with one exception. Don't try to use it with a teleextender. I can without qualification say that the 300 f/2.8 works a LOT better at 600 than the 80-320 does.

11-13-2007, 07:35 PM	#7
volosong Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	Originally posted by Mojo_fish I have the opportunity to buy this lens..I have checked the lens review database for a review but nothing turned up. I suspect you didn't look in the right place. There are five user reviews for this lens. Check here... https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/showproduct.php?product=205&cat=44

11-13-2007, 08:21 PM	#8
Gaelen Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 749	I use the 80-320mm lense for a lot of my drifting event shots. It is a decent lense, you'll have to play around with the stops a bit to get the sharpest pictures

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