New DA 55-300/F4-5.8 - first serious shots

dosdan · 02-01-2009, 02:09 AM

I went out for my first full shoot which included the the new lens. It replaces my A70-200/F4. Colours & resolution seem good.

K20D. ISO 200.

@55mm FL, F8, 6s

@ 300mm FL, F8, 2s (aimed at left tall building of the 55mm FL shot)

100% crop (no resizing) from previous 300mm FL shot (near the top left)

Last edited by dosdan; 02-01-2009 at 03:07 AM.

Luciferase · 02-01-2009, 02:16 AM

Excellent images. Is in Brisbane?

dosdan · 02-01-2009, 02:20 AM

Originally posted by Luciferase

Excellent images. Is in Brisbane?

Yes, same part of the Brisbane CBD that it covered with these M28/F2.8 & M50/F1.7 shots:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/49527-pre-dawn-cityscape.html

Dan.

Taff · 02-01-2009, 04:32 AM

Do you have hairs on the palms of your hands Dan?

(jk)

79tvr · 02-01-2009, 07:56 AM

Thanks for putting these up. I have been considering replacing my DA 50-200 lens for this one as the extra 100 mm would be rather handy at fly-ins. Focus and colors look very nice at 300.

HouseOfHorla · 02-01-2009, 09:10 AM

I picked a DA 55-300 up the other week and am VERY impressed with it so far. Well worth taking on board.

There's something about a city, on a river, at night, that makes for some great photo opportunities.

**Ash** · 02-01-2009, 12:12 PM

Good examples Dan.
There hasn't been enough good things said about this consumer zoom.
It seems to be the best performer in its class.

dazman · 02-02-2009, 03:25 AM

Originally posted by Ash

Good examples Dan.
There hasn't been enough good things said about this consumer zoom.
It seems to be the best performer in its class.

Well said Sir.

Nice captures, Dan. Enjoy viewing your early morning photos.

02-01-2009, 02:09 AM	#1
dosdan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,741	New DA 55-300/F4-5.8 - first serious shots I went out for my first full shoot which included the the new lens. It replaces my A70-200/F4. Colours & resolution seem good. K20D. ISO 200. @55mm FL, F8, 6s @ 300mm FL, F8, 2s (aimed at left tall building of the 55mm FL shot) 100% crop (no resizing) from previous 300mm FL shot (near the top left) Last edited by dosdan; 02-01-2009 at 03:07 AM.

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02-01-2009, 02:16 AM	#2
Luciferase Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 86	Excellent images. Is in Brisbane?

02-01-2009, 02:20 AM	#3
dosdan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,741 Original Poster	Originally posted by Luciferase Excellent images. Is in Brisbane? Yes, same part of the Brisbane CBD that it covered with these M28/F2.8 & M50/F1.7 shots: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/49527-pre-dawn-cityscape.html Dan.

02-01-2009, 04:32 AM	#4
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612	Do you have hairs on the palms of your hands Dan? (jk)

02-01-2009, 07:56 AM	#5
79tvr New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winder, Ga. Posts: 7	Thanks for putting these up. I have been considering replacing my DA 50-200 lens for this one as the extra 100 mm would be rather handy at fly-ins. Focus and colors look very nice at 300.

02-01-2009, 09:10 AM	#6
HouseOfHorla Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Teddington, Middx - UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 185	I picked a DA 55-300 up the other week and am VERY impressed with it so far. Well worth taking on board. There's something about a city, on a river, at night, that makes for some great photo opportunities.

02-01-2009, 12:12 PM	#7
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Good examples Dan. There hasn't been enough good things said about this consumer zoom. It seems to be the best performer in its class.

02-02-2009, 03:25 AM	#8
dazman Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,949	Originally posted by Ash Good examples Dan. There hasn't been enough good things said about this consumer zoom. It seems to be the best performer in its class. Well said Sir. Nice captures, Dan. Enjoy viewing your early morning photos.