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**csa** · 05-13-2021, 08:24 AM

I have the Tamron 70-200, that I use with a Tamron 1.4 TC. I'm very happy with the results, but want a little more "reach".

I can't go over $600-800; so any suggestions? I do want to stay with a zoom, if possible. I have a 300, but use it seldom.

**aslyfox** · 05-13-2021, 08:32 AM

this thread might be worth the time to read:

Next Step - 70-200 Tamron to...? Birding and Sports - Page 3 - PentaxForums.com

**jatrax** · 05-13-2021, 08:37 AM

I guess the obvious answer is the DA 55-300 PLM. Unless you mean you want to go beyond 300mm.

There is a new 70-300ish zoom on the road map that I am interested in but I suppose that is years away.

The DFA 150-450 is exceptional but out of your budget

There are a number of Sigma zooms like the 50-500, 120-400, 150-500 that might fit in your budget. I had the 50-500 for awhile and never really got on with it but it did make nice images when it and I were on the same page.

Andrea K · 05-13-2021, 08:41 AM - **1 Like**

the DA 55-300 with the DA 1.4x ?

**FozzFoster** · 05-13-2021, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by csa

I have the Tamron 70-200, that I use with a Tamron 1.4 TC. I'm very happy with the results, but want a little more "reach".

I can't go over $600-800; so any suggestions? I do want to stay with a zoom, if possible. I have a 300, but use it seldom.

What camera do you plan to use it with? Sorry if I missed that detail already..

**csa** · 05-13-2021, 08:54 AM

The K3

**Belnan** · 05-13-2021, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

I guess the obvious answer is the DA 55-300 PLM. Unless you mean you want to go beyond 300mm.

There is a new 70-300ish zoom on the road map that I am interested in but I suppose that is years away.

The DFA 150-450 is exceptional but out of your budget

There are a number of Sigma zooms like the 50-500, 120-400, 150-500 that might fit in your budget. I had the 50-500 for awhile and never really got on with it but it did make nice images when it and I were on the same page.

I don't think there is a better answer that this. Unless maybe you would be happy with the non plm version but you already use the tc out to almost 300 so you would gain anything except a more portable package.

Bertrand3000 · 05-13-2021, 10:45 AM

Thing is, Pentax has no current affordable lens over 300mm. The DFA 150-450 would be perfect, but yes it's costly. Otherwise, the best telezoom you can get is the 55-300 PLM. I know you already have a Sigma (or Tamron) 70-300, but the 55-300 PLM is of much higher quality. You won't regret your purchase... but yes, you won't get higher reach.

**csa** · 05-13-2021, 10:53 AM

I'm considering Sigma 120-400, or the 400 F2.8. Or perhaps Tamron?

I had the Pentax 55-300; and I'm much happier with my Tamron 70-200.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-13-2021, 11:00 AM

you said you have a 300 - which one?

Bertrand3000 · 05-13-2021, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by csa

I had the Pentax 55-300

Which one? The PLM version, or any older version? The PLM version is much better, and it focus extremely fast and is completely silent.

**csa** · 05-13-2021, 11:05 AM

I'm really not interested in the PLM.

**boriscleto** · 05-13-2021, 11:06 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

you said you have a 300 - which one?

She has a Sigma 300/4...

**csa** · 05-13-2021, 11:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

you said you have a 300 - which one?

Sigma 300 F4 APO Tele/Macro

**luftfluss** · 05-13-2021, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by csa

I'm considering Sigma 120-400, or the 400 F2.8. Or perhaps Tamron?

I'm assuming this is a typo, but my picayune brain can't figure it out...

05-13-2021, 08:24 AM	#1
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Next lens? I have the Tamron 70-200, that I use with a Tamron 1.4 TC. I'm very happy with the results, but want a little more "reach". I can't go over $600-800; so any suggestions? I do want to stay with a zoom, if possible. I have a 300, but use it seldom.

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05-13-2021, 08:32 AM	#2
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	this thread might be worth the time to read: Next Step - 70-200 Tamron to...? Birding and Sports - Page 3 - PentaxForums.com

05-13-2021, 08:37 AM	#3
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	I guess the obvious answer is the DA 55-300 PLM. Unless you mean you want to go beyond 300mm. There is a new 70-300ish zoom on the road map that I am interested in but I suppose that is years away. The DFA 150-450 is exceptional but out of your budget There are a number of Sigma zooms like the 50-500, 120-400, 150-500 that might fit in your budget. I had the 50-500 for awhile and never really got on with it but it did make nice images when it and I were on the same page.

05-13-2021, 08:41 AM - 1 Like	#4
Andrea K Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 822	the DA 55-300 with the DA 1.4x ?

05-13-2021, 08:53 AM	#5
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	Originally posted by csa I have the Tamron 70-200, that I use with a Tamron 1.4 TC. I'm very happy with the results, but want a little more "reach". I can't go over $600-800; so any suggestions? I do want to stay with a zoom, if possible. I have a 300, but use it seldom. What camera do you plan to use it with? Sorry if I missed that detail already..

05-13-2021, 08:54 AM	#6
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	The K3

05-13-2021, 09:00 AM	#7
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	Originally posted by jatrax I guess the obvious answer is the DA 55-300 PLM. Unless you mean you want to go beyond 300mm. There is a new 70-300ish zoom on the road map that I am interested in but I suppose that is years away. The DFA 150-450 is exceptional but out of your budget There are a number of Sigma zooms like the 50-500, 120-400, 150-500 that might fit in your budget. I had the 50-500 for awhile and never really got on with it but it did make nice images when it and I were on the same page. I don't think there is a better answer that this. Unless maybe you would be happy with the non plm version but you already use the tc out to almost 300 so you would gain anything except a more portable package.

05-13-2021, 10:45 AM	#8
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	Thing is, Pentax has no current affordable lens over 300mm. The DFA 150-450 would be perfect, but yes it's costly. Otherwise, the best telezoom you can get is the 55-300 PLM. I know you already have a Sigma (or Tamron) 70-300, but the 55-300 PLM is of much higher quality. You won't regret your purchase... but yes, you won't get higher reach.

05-13-2021, 10:53 AM	#9
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	I'm considering Sigma 120-400, or the 400 F2.8. Or perhaps Tamron? I had the Pentax 55-300; and I'm much happier with my Tamron 70-200.

05-13-2021, 11:00 AM	#10
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	you said you have a 300 - which one?

05-13-2021, 11:02 AM	#11
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	Originally posted by csa I had the Pentax 55-300 Which one? The PLM version, or any older version? The PLM version is much better, and it focus extremely fast and is completely silent.

05-13-2021, 11:05 AM	#12
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	I'm really not interested in the PLM.

05-13-2021, 11:06 AM - 2 Likes	#13
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by pepperberry farm you said you have a 300 - which one? She has a Sigma 300/4...

05-13-2021, 11:07 AM - 1 Like	#14
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm you said you have a 300 - which one? Sigma 300 F4 APO Tele/Macro

05-13-2021, 11:10 AM	#15
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	Originally posted by csa I'm considering Sigma 120-400, or the 400 F2.8. Or perhaps Tamron? I'm assuming this is a typo, but my picayune brain can't figure it out...

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