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

northcoastgreg · 06-07-2020, 06:50 PM - **6 Likes**

The Lost Coast:

ddeacon · 06-14-2020, 04:42 PM - **2 Likes**

Sent back my lens for replacement, did get a few good shots at F13...

timb64 · 06-14-2020, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by ddeacon

Sent back my lens for replacement, did get a few good shots at F13...

Oh dear, what was the fault with it?

SSGGeezer · 06-14-2020, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by timb64

Oh dear, what was the fault with it?

There were some serious issues with being unable to focus with it and probable decentered elements based on the shots he posted here. Let's hope the replacement is good.

**rogerstg** · 06-15-2020, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by timb64

Oh dear, what was the fault with it?

See post 570 for example.

**manishved** · 06-15-2020, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by BigNasty0213

From inside through glass.

Nice shots.

**Des** · 06-19-2020, 05:55 PM - **3 Likes**

Marsupials at Wilson's Promontory NP, Victoria. KP + DA 55-300 PLM

Eastern Grey Kangaroos

Swamp Wallaby, living up to its name.

Common Wombat

Last edited by Des; 10-24-2020 at 08:28 PM.

**Perfessor5646** · 06-22-2020, 05:38 AM - **4 Likes**

I accompanied social media broadcaster Tara Bassett to the Breonna Taylor protest site in downtown Louisville, KY again on Friday evening and Saturday morning. I had my “outdoor event rig”, K3II / 16-85 and K70 with 55-300PLM and an ultra wide angle in reserve. In this case, a GRIII with the ultra wide converter for more discrete shooting.

The 55-300 allows me to snipe individuals in the crowd and maintain social distancing. These two shots are of atypical protesters but the results endear this lens to me even further.

There’s about a 100 protest photos In an album on my Flickr page.

normhead · 06-22-2020, 08:33 AM - **1 Like**

If you posted links from Flickr we could click on the image and follow it to your Flickr page.

**Perfessor5646** · 06-22-2020, 08:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

If you posted links from Flickr we could click on the image and follow it to your Flickr page.

Breonna Taylor / George Floyd Protest Photos | Flickr

I’m not as techno savvy as I should be. This takes you the album.

Since I am not young nor a professional journalist, I limited my outings to day light hours only. Also, I’m still going through the photos taken during my 4 forays with Tara Bassett of Take It From Tara social media broadcasts.

normhead · 06-22-2020, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by Perfessor5646

Breonna Taylor / George Floyd Protest Photos | Flickr

I’m not as techno savvy as I should be. This takes you the album.

Since I am not young nor a professional journalist, I limited my outings to day light hours only. Also, I’m still going through the photos taken during my 4 forays with Tara Bassett of Take It From Tara social media broadcasts.

Turned out to be fine. I took your link from your signature.

It's been years since I went to a protest. Back in the 60s and early 70s I went to lots of them. It's good to understand how far we've come, but sad to see how far we have to go.

**Perfessor5646** · 06-22-2020, 09:32 AM

Yeah, I’m 70 years old. I did my active protesting in the late Sixties and early 70s before marrying and settling down. Now I spend a lot of time with my bestie, Tara Bassett, a social activist and media professional who advocates for the homeless, veterans, the mentally ill, the addicted, animal rights and civil rights. She was instrumental in getting me back into photography after a period of inactivity by giving me a reason to equip and shoot through her causes.

That said, if you ever see any tear gas smoke or blood in my protest photos figure I’ve made an error in judgement.

normhead · 06-22-2020, 09:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Perfessor5646

Yeah, I’m 70 years old. I did my active protesting in the late Sixties and early 70s before marrying and settling down. Now I spend a lot of time with my bestie, Tara Bassett, a social activist and media professional who advocates for the homeless, veterans, the mentally ill, the addicted, animal rights and civil rights. She was instrumental in getting me back into photography after a period of inactivity by giving me a reason to equip and shoot through her causes.

That said, if you ever see any tear gas smoke or blood in my protest photos figure I’ve made an error in judgement.

Well then, I can call you "junior" and demand you respect your elders. (I'm 71)
I once went to Washington from Detroit to see MLK. These days, the inability of anyone to stop violent looters etc.from co-opting peaceful demonstrations and using them for cover for illegal acts keeps me away.

ddeacon · 06-23-2020, 10:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Perfessor5646

Breonna Taylor / George Floyd Protest Photos | Flickr

I’m not as techno savvy as I should be. This takes you the album.

Since I am not young nor a professional journalist, I limited my outings to day light hours only. Also, I’m still going through the photos taken during my 4 forays with Tara Bassett of Take It From Tara social media broadcasts.

Wow some powerful shots! I absolutely love the one with the mother and daughter.

**acoufap** · 06-24-2020, 12:46 PM - **3 Likes**

It can do flowers ...

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Images made using KP and DA55-300PLM.

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northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,175	The Lost Coast:

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Originally posted by ddeacon Sent back my lens for replacement, did get a few good shots at F13... Oh dear, what was the fault with it?

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SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by timb64 Oh dear, what was the fault with it? There were some serious issues with being unable to focus with it and probable decentered elements based on the shots he posted here. Let's hope the replacement is good.

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rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	Originally posted by timb64 Oh dear, what was the fault with it? See post 570 for example.

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Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	Marsupials at Wilson's Promontory NP, Victoria. KP + DA 55-300 PLM Eastern Grey Kangaroos Swamp Wallaby, living up to its name. Common Wombat Last edited by Des; 10-24-2020 at 08:28 PM.

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Perfessor5646 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Louisville, KY Photos: Albums Posts: 605	Originally posted by normhead If you posted links from Flickr we could click on the image and follow it to your Flickr page. Breonna Taylor / George Floyd Protest Photos \| Flickr I’m not as techno savvy as I should be. This takes you the album. Since I am not young nor a professional journalist, I limited my outings to day light hours only. Also, I’m still going through the photos taken during my 4 forays with Tara Bassett of Take It From Tara social media broadcasts.

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Perfessor5646 Breonna Taylor / George Floyd Protest Photos \| Flickr I’m not as techno savvy as I should be. This takes you the album. Since I am not young nor a professional journalist, I limited my outings to day light hours only. Also, I’m still going through the photos taken during my 4 forays with Tara Bassett of Take It From Tara social media broadcasts. Turned out to be fine. I took your link from your signature. It's been years since I went to a protest. Back in the 60s and early 70s I went to lots of them. It's good to understand how far we've come, but sad to see how far we have to go.

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Perfessor5646 Yeah, I’m 70 years old. I did my active protesting in the late Sixties and early 70s before marrying and settling down. Now I spend a lot of time with my bestie, Tara Bassett, a social activist and media professional who advocates for the homeless, veterans, the mentally ill, the addicted, animal rights and civil rights. She was instrumental in getting me back into photography after a period of inactivity by giving me a reason to equip and shoot through her causes. That said, if you ever see any tear gas smoke or blood in my protest photos figure I’ve made an error in judgement. Well then, I can call you "junior" and demand you respect your elders. (I'm 71) I once went to Washington from Detroit to see MLK. These days, the inability of anyone to stop violent looters etc.from co-opting peaceful demonstrations and using them for cover for illegal acts keeps me away.

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