HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE - Show us what it can do, what it CAN'T!

**Mikesul** · 07-02-2018, 08:02 PM

For a compact zoom this lens is amazing. Did i see that someone used it with the the HD 1.4 tc?

SSGGeezer · 07-02-2018, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

For a compact zoom this lens is amazing. Did i see that someone used it with the the HD 1.4 tc?

I have used mine with the Tamron 1.4 TC. Needs very good light since I normally stop my PLM down to F9 if possible. Hunts a bit and it does hurt autofocus unless we are shooting very high contrast items.

swanlefitte · 07-02-2018, 10:18 PM

Post 67 is that combination at night.

Paul_R_H · 07-03-2018, 05:00 AM - **1 Like**

Focussing: on a sunny day set at say 150mm on a K3-ii it will track an object coming straight towards the camera at approx 40mph from distant to about 100ft from camera.

Paul

**Mikesul** · 07-03-2018, 08:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sutherland

Thanks! Linus is always a character and that is one of his favorite 'perches' in the house.

Here is Ralphie (also shot with the 55-300).

This fine cat portrait is agreat example of how versatile the lens is.

honey bo bo · 07-03-2018, 01:37 PM - **3 Likes**

Had to whistle to get them up on Mom's back the focusing of the PLM too quiet. My old screw drive would have got them up without any further noise .

**acoufap** · 07-06-2018, 08:37 AM - **3 Likes**

Pictures created with Pentax KP • DA TC1.4x • DA55-300PLM • C1P ...

normhead · 07-07-2018, 09:25 AM - **4 Likes**

Images of the day. Tess is out of town, Tripper is injured, I'm pretty much confined to short walks and having around the yard.

That's not an excuse for not taking pictures.

K-3 and DA 55-300 PLM

**Des** · 07-09-2018, 08:51 PM - **1 Like**

Great samples Norm. One distinctive thing about this lens is the quality of the OOF rendering - much better than is to be expected from a consumer zoom. I used my old DA-L 55-300 the other day after using the PLM continuously for some months and I was more struck by the difference in rendering than resolution.

**jbinpg** · 07-09-2018, 10:39 PM - **3 Likes**

I definitely agree. The rendering of this zoom is excellent. K-1 in crop mode + DA 55-300 PLM.

**Des** · 07-09-2018, 11:42 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by jbinpg

I definitely agree. The rendering of this zoom is excellent. K-1 in crop mode + DA 55-300 PLM.

That's a fine example. Here's one of mine. K-3 + DA 55-300 PLM; 300mm, 1/1250th, f8, ISO 800.

normhead · 07-10-2018, 06:16 AM - **2 Likes**

It's good enough I leave better lenses home. It takes a little more post processing, my DA*s I often use with a bit of definition, and no sharpening unless I missed focus. The PLM needs base definition more than my DA*s and it need heavier sharpening at times, but the end result is, you can't really tell. The bokeh is surprisingly good.

**DW58** · 07-10-2018, 08:01 AM - **2 Likes**

As yet to be determined flower/weed with the 55-300 PLM.

**DW58** · 07-10-2018, 09:29 AM - **4 Likes**

X posted.

**acoufap** · 07-10-2018, 10:18 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by DW58

X posted.

love the color!

---------- Post added 2018-07-10 at 18:57 ----------

Todays Walk Home - A Serie Shot with KP • DA55-300PLM - first two pictures with very high ISO

KP • DA55-300PLM@300 • ISO10000 • f/6.3 • 1/160s • C1P

KP • DA55-300PLM@300 • ISO5000 • f/6.3 • 1/160s • C1P

KP • DA55-300PLM@98 • ISO500 • f/4.5 • 1/160s • C1P

KP • DA55-300PLM@300 • ISO400 • f/6.3 • 1/160s • C1P

KP • DA55-300PLM@150 • ISO500 • f/5.6 • 1/160s • C1P

07-03-2018, 01:37 PM - 3 Likes	#81
honey bo bo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 768	Today's catch Had to whistle to get them up on Mom's back the focusing of the PLM too quiet. My old screw drive would have got them up without any further noise . Last edited by honey bo bo; 08-07-2018 at 04:33 AM.

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07-02-2018, 08:02 PM	#76
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	For a compact zoom this lens is amazing. Did i see that someone used it with the the HD 1.4 tc?

07-02-2018, 08:10 PM	#77
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Mikesul For a compact zoom this lens is amazing. Did i see that someone used it with the the HD 1.4 tc? I have used mine with the Tamron 1.4 TC. Needs very good light since I normally stop my PLM down to F9 if possible. Hunts a bit and it does hurt autofocus unless we are shooting very high contrast items.

07-02-2018, 10:18 PM	#78
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	Post 67 is that combination at night.

07-03-2018, 05:00 AM - 1 Like	#79
Paul_R_H Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 87	Focussing: on a sunny day set at say 150mm on a K3-ii it will track an object coming straight towards the camera at approx 40mph from distant to about 100ft from camera. Paul

07-03-2018, 08:50 AM - 1 Like	#80
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by sutherland Thanks! Linus is always a character and that is one of his favorite 'perches' in the house. Here is Ralphie (also shot with the 55-300). This fine cat portrait is agreat example of how versatile the lens is.

07-06-2018, 08:37 AM - 3 Likes	#82
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,187	Pictures created with Pentax KP • DA TC1.4x • DA55-300PLM • C1P ...

07-07-2018, 09:25 AM - 4 Likes	#83
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Images of the day. Tess is out of town, Tripper is injured, I'm pretty much confined to short walks and having around the yard. That's not an excuse for not taking pictures. K-3 and DA 55-300 PLM

07-09-2018, 08:51 PM - 1 Like	#84
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Great samples Norm. One distinctive thing about this lens is the quality of the OOF rendering - much better than is to be expected from a consumer zoom. I used my old DA-L 55-300 the other day after using the PLM continuously for some months and I was more struck by the difference in rendering than resolution.

07-09-2018, 10:39 PM - 3 Likes	#85
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	I definitely agree. The rendering of this zoom is excellent. K-1 in crop mode + DA 55-300 PLM.

07-09-2018, 11:42 PM - 2 Likes	#86
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by jbinpg I definitely agree. The rendering of this zoom is excellent. K-1 in crop mode + DA 55-300 PLM. That's a fine example. Here's one of mine. K-3 + DA 55-300 PLM; 300mm, 1/1250th, f8, ISO 800.

07-10-2018, 06:16 AM - 2 Likes	#87
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	It's good enough I leave better lenses home. It takes a little more post processing, my DAs I often use with a bit of definition, and no sharpening unless I missed focus. The PLM needs base definition more than my DAs and it need heavier sharpening at times, but the end result is, you can't really tell. The bokeh is surprisingly good.

07-10-2018, 08:01 AM - 2 Likes	#88
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,064	As yet to be determined flower/weed with the 55-300 PLM.

07-10-2018, 10:18 AM - 2 Likes	#90
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,187	Originally posted by DW58 X posted. love the color! ---------- Post added 2018-07-10 at 18:57 ---------- Todays Walk Home - A Serie Shot with KP • DA55-300PLM - first two pictures with very high ISO KP • DA55-300PLM@300 • ISO10000 • f/6.3 • 1/160s • C1P KP • DA55-300PLM@300 • ISO5000 • f/6.3 • 1/160s • C1P KP • DA55-300PLM@98 • ISO500 • f/4.5 • 1/160s • C1P KP • DA55-300PLM@300 • ISO400 • f/6.3 • 1/160s • C1P KP • DA55-300PLM@150 • ISO500 • f/5.6 • 1/160s • C1P