Zoom lens advice

**Biff** · 10-25-2019, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

New kaf4 mount. Firmware to work is for k50 forward only.

Thank you.

lonerider41life · 10-26-2019, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

So what did you end up getting?

HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR, new in box with two years guarantee, 360$

Sandy Hancock · 10-26-2019, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by lonerider41life

F4-5.8 ED WR, new in box with two years guarantee, 360$

Great choice. Enjoy!

**aslyfox** · 10-27-2019, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by lonerider41life

HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR, new in box with two years guarantee, 360$

the best choice for you

great job

enjoy it and your photography

**aslyfox** · 10-27-2019, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by Biff

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but why isn't the PLM fully compatible with the K5?

" there's a " chart " for that "

Quote:

Pentax Lens Compatibility Chart
Copyright 2006-2018 Mosphotos.com. All rights reserved.
Pentax bayonet lenses labeled "SMC Pentax" are referred to as "K" lenses in the table below. Other Pentax bayonet lenses have the lens designation as a part of their name as in "SMC Pentax-FA".
Note that "star" lenses work like their "non-star" counterparts unless they are singled out in the table below. So for compatibility of a DA* lens, look under DA lenses, etc.
Exceptions:
FA and F "soft" lenses behave like M lenses in terms of metering. . . .

The Pentax Camera Lens Compatibility Chart

ecostigny · 10-27-2019, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by lonerider41life

HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR, new in box with two years guarantee, 360$

I picked up the same lens two years ago. Under the right circumstances, it can produce very good results. Enjoy using your new purchase!

10-26-2019, 09:58 PM	#17
lonerider41life Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Alba Iulia, AB Posts: 41 Original Poster	Zoom lens advice Originally posted by Ex Finn. So what did you end up getting? HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR, new in box with two years guarantee, 360$

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10-25-2019, 09:28 PM	#16
Biff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Photos: Albums Posts: 1,081	Originally posted by swanlefitte New kaf4 mount. Firmware to work is for k50 forward only. Thank you.

10-26-2019, 10:33 PM	#18
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by lonerider41life F4-5.8 ED WR, new in box with two years guarantee, 360$ Great choice. Enjoy!

10-27-2019, 04:50 AM	#19
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by lonerider41life HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR, new in box with two years guarantee, 360$ the best choice for you great job enjoy it and your photography

10-27-2019, 04:54 AM	#20
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Biff Don't mean to hijack the thread, but why isn't the PLM fully compatible with the K5? " there's a " chart " for that " Quote: Pentax Lens Compatibility Chart Copyright 2006-2018 Mosphotos.com. All rights reserved. Pentax bayonet lenses labeled "SMC Pentax" are referred to as "K" lenses in the table below. Other Pentax bayonet lenses have the lens designation as a part of their name as in "SMC Pentax-FA". Note that "star" lenses work like their "non-star" counterparts unless they are singled out in the table below. So for compatibility of a DA* lens, look under DA lenses, etc. Exceptions: FA and F "soft" lenses behave like M lenses in terms of metering. . . . The Pentax Camera Lens Compatibility Chart

10-27-2019, 08:16 PM	#21
ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	Originally posted by lonerider41life HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR, new in box with two years guarantee, 360$ I picked up the same lens two years ago. Under the right circumstances, it can produce very good results. Enjoy using your new purchase!