Two (different) options for tele zoom

LensBeginner · 10-10-2014, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by TER-OR

So the question remains about your desired uses.

Size+ reach favors the 55-300.

Focus speed and aperture favors the 70-200.

Either way you go, if you buy used you can sell for the same price. There's very little depreciation past that first sale.

Well, not either way, since at least the HD WR version of the 55-300 is too new to find it used...

Thanks all for your valuable input, added a "like" to every user that contributed to my enlightenment...

HenrikDK · 10-10-2014, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

Well, not either way, since at least the HD WR version of the 55-300 is too new to find it used...

The primary reason to go with the HD vs the older DA is the WR - the new lens coating makes only a marginal difference, if any. The 70-200s of course are not WR. If you want great IQ AND WR, we are talking DA* 60-250 and $$$$$

Kozlok · 10-10-2014, 06:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LensBeginner

NO! I will NOT fall victim of LBA!

You already have....

HenrikDK · 10-10-2014, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by Kozlok

You already have....

And if not, we will drag you there

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10-10-2014, 10:36 AM	#16
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696 Original Poster	Originally posted by TER-OR So the question remains about your desired uses. Size+ reach favors the 55-300. Focus speed and aperture favors the 70-200. Either way you go, if you buy used you can sell for the same price. There's very little depreciation past that first sale. Well, not either way, since at least the HD WR version of the 55-300 is too new to find it used... Thanks all for your valuable input, added a "like" to every user that contributed to my enlightenment...

10-10-2014, 01:28 PM	#17
HenrikDK Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 386	Originally posted by LensBeginner Well, not either way, since at least the HD WR version of the 55-300 is too new to find it used... The primary reason to go with the HD vs the older DA is the WR - the new lens coating makes only a marginal difference, if any. The 70-200s of course are not WR. If you want great IQ AND WR, we are talking DA* 60-250 and $$$$$

10-10-2014, 06:34 PM - 1 Like	#18
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	Originally posted by LensBeginner NO! I will NOT fall victim of LBA! You already have....

10-10-2014, 07:28 PM	#19
HenrikDK Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 386	Originally posted by Kozlok You already have.... And if not, we will drag you there