Originally posted by Kornbread Anybody have any insight on the quality of this lens? Pics would also be nice.
It's a bargain, and can produce some very good results at intermediate focal lengths and apertures, but it does get somewhat soft at the long end. And it's literally half the price of the next cheapest Pentax lens that will get you to 300mm. If you're on a budget then it's probably a good fit for you.
That having been said, I've been contemplating upgrading to the 55-300, which is well regarded, has a metal mount and the very useful quick shift focusing mechanism.
Here are a couple of shots with my FAJ 75-300 taken at 300mm on my K100D Super: