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rdrum76 · 05-23-2008, 09:07 PM

DA* 55-300 4-5.8 how good is this new lens?

what is the weigh in on this $350 lens?

thanks

lbam · 05-23-2008, 09:20 PM

daacon · 05-23-2008, 09:29 PM

Well for starters .......

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/27085-da-55-300-mini-review.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/27928-55-300mm-goes-zoo.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/27383-i-got-my-55-300-a.html

Pentax Lens Review Database - 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED

tootal2 · 05-25-2008, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by rdrum76

DA* 55-300 4-5.8 how good is this new lens?

what is the weigh in on this $350 lens?

thanks

I dont think the 55-300 4-5.8 lens is a da* its just a da. But looks like a good lens to me.

Ed in GA · 05-25-2008, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by rdrum76

DA* 55-300 4-5.8 how good is this new lens?

what is the weigh in on this $350 lens?

thanks

I've seen comments from about 10 people who own this lens, including me.

Personally, I think it's a great lens. Very little CA/PF, Nice resolution/IQ, Decent weight, non rotating front element & etc.

Of course, there are some who don't care for it. But, no lens can be all things to all people.

Cheers,

Ed

jmdeegan · 05-25-2008, 06:35 PM

I never really expected to...but I am wanting this lens more than the 60-250.

I just wish the price was a bit lower (but, that could be said about almost any lens we want, right?)

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05-23-2008, 09:29 PM	#3
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Well for starters ....... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/27085-da-55-300-mini-review.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/27928-55-300mm-goes-zoo.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/27383-i-got-my-55-300-a.html Pentax Lens Review Database - 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED

05-25-2008, 10:37 AM	#4
tootal2 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: saint louis mo Posts: 70	Originally posted by rdrum76 DA* 55-300 4-5.8 how good is this new lens? what is the weigh in on this $350 lens? thanks I dont think the 55-300 4-5.8 lens is a da* its just a da. But looks like a good lens to me.

05-25-2008, 10:51 AM	#5
Ed in GA Guest	Originally posted by rdrum76 DA* 55-300 4-5.8 how good is this new lens? what is the weigh in on this $350 lens? thanks I've seen comments from about 10 people who own this lens, including me. Personally, I think it's a great lens. Very little CA/PF, Nice resolution/IQ, Decent weight, non rotating front element & etc. Of course, there are some who don't care for it. But, no lens can be all things to all people. Cheers, Ed

05-25-2008, 06:35 PM	#6
jmdeegan Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nyc Photos: Gallery Posts: 564	I never really expected to...but I am wanting this lens more than the 60-250. I just wish the price was a bit lower (but, that could be said about almost any lens we want, right?)