Originally posted by jatrax I believe those terms are mutually exclusive.
lol
I generally agree. But don't photograph birds that often (maybe I should, if I carried a birding lens around with me all the time with the weight I could skip the gym) hence looking at low priced lenses for occasional use.
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Originally posted by pjv Hi Steve, if you do consider getting the new 55-300 PLM, please make sure that your camera will operate it properly, as not all Pentax DSLR bodies do.
Good luck with whatever you finally get.
Good Point
Actually already have the 55-300 PLM, which works great on the newer K70 body but sadly is not compatible with my older K200d.
Was looking for a longer reach lens (200 to 500) to keep on the older body specifically for occasional use for birds.
Carl Ziess also made a 100-500 which I made the mistake of not buying earlier this year which sold for about $150.
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Originally posted by luftfluss What kind of birding? On a tripod near a bird feeder, or out in the "wild"?
Bird blinds is quasi wild settings. So tripod, but at same time don't want a 50lb lens either.