Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED samples

**Rondec** · 09-01-2012, 05:13 AM - **2 Likes**

It really isn't too bad as a wildlife lens, although it is helpful if your wildlife isn't in motion.

**Rondec** · 09-06-2012, 04:49 PM - **2 Likes**

A couple more.

MikeW · 10-26-2012, 08:41 AM - **1 Like**

f5.6 @285mm

**boriscleto** · 10-26-2012, 10:10 AM - **1 Like**

Blue · 10-26-2012, 04:26 PM

Why they chose to WR the Da 50-200 instead of the 55-300 is an enigma to me.

JinDesu · 10-26-2012, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Why they chose to WR the Da 50-200 instead of the 55-300 is an enigma to me.

COMPLETELY. UTTERLY. AGREE.

If it had WR, I'd get it instantly as my full walkaround, instead of the 18-135.

les3547 · 10-26-2012, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Why they chose to WR the Da 50-200 instead of the 55-300 is an enigma to me.

Ditto.

Originally posted by JinDesu

If it had WR, I'd get it instantly as my full walkaround, instead of the 18-135.

Well, it's inexpensive enough that one might decide not to worry much about WR.

**Tamia** · 10-26-2012, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

COMPLETELY. UTTERLY. AGREE.

If it had WR, I'd get it instantly as my full walkaround, instead of the 18-135.

I agree, too. But I do have to say that I keep my 55-300mm on the camera most of the time I'm hiking, whatever the weather, and have used it in rain, snow, and mist without any troubles.

les3547 · 10-26-2012, 06:43 PM - **2 Likes**

I always thought the lens performed better at 300mm than reviewers suggested. Put it on a tripod and it does very well:

Blue · 10-26-2012, 07:41 PM

I had good luck with mine a 300mm as well Les. The only reason I sold it was I got the DA* 300/4.

**Rondec** · 10-27-2012, 04:57 AM - **2 Likes**

My guess is that the issue was mainly that they were afraid that it would steal sales from the DA 60-250 if it were sealed, but the inner barrel does have an awful lot of extension when you are zoomed in and that could make it tougher to seal as well.

Lorakeet.

Butterfly.

Blue Dancis.

Nick Siebers · 11-05-2012, 07:56 AM - **1 Like**

I dearly wish this lens was available weather-sealed. Ah well.

Red Sunrise:

Scattered Reflections:

mr.wizard · 11-18-2012, 05:51 AM - **3 Likes**

a dove ..

mr.wizard · 11-22-2012, 06:58 AM - **1 Like**

another shot with 55-300mm

mr.wizard · 12-04-2012, 04:06 AM - **1 Like**

another shot with 55-300mm

10-26-2012, 06:43 PM - 2 Likes	#54
les3547 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sebastopol, California Photos: Albums Posts: 2,020	I always thought the lens performed better at 300mm than reviewers suggested. Put it on a tripod and it does very well: Last edited by les3547; 11-05-2012 at 08:24 AM.

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09-01-2012, 05:13 AM - 2 Likes	#46
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	It really isn't too bad as a wildlife lens, although it is helpful if your wildlife isn't in motion.

09-06-2012, 04:49 PM - 2 Likes	#47
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	A couple more.

10-26-2012, 08:41 AM - 1 Like	#48
MikeW Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 437	f5.6 @285mm

10-26-2012, 10:10 AM - 1 Like	#49
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475

10-26-2012, 04:26 PM	#50
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Why they chose to WR the Da 50-200 instead of the 55-300 is an enigma to me.

10-26-2012, 05:22 PM	#51
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Blue Why they chose to WR the Da 50-200 instead of the 55-300 is an enigma to me. COMPLETELY. UTTERLY. AGREE. If it had WR, I'd get it instantly as my full walkaround, instead of the 18-135.

10-26-2012, 05:42 PM	#52
les3547 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sebastopol, California Photos: Albums Posts: 2,020	Originally posted by Blue Why they chose to WR the Da 50-200 instead of the 55-300 is an enigma to me. Ditto. Originally posted by JinDesu If it had WR, I'd get it instantly as my full walkaround, instead of the 18-135. Well, it's inexpensive enough that one might decide not to worry much about WR.

10-26-2012, 05:59 PM	#53
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	Originally posted by JinDesu COMPLETELY. UTTERLY. AGREE. If it had WR, I'd get it instantly as my full walkaround, instead of the 18-135. I agree, too. But I do have to say that I keep my 55-300mm on the camera most of the time I'm hiking, whatever the weather, and have used it in rain, snow, and mist without any troubles.

10-26-2012, 07:41 PM	#55
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	I had good luck with mine a 300mm as well Les. The only reason I sold it was I got the DA* 300/4.

10-27-2012, 04:57 AM - 2 Likes	#56
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	My guess is that the issue was mainly that they were afraid that it would steal sales from the DA 60-250 if it were sealed, but the inner barrel does have an awful lot of extension when you are zoomed in and that could make it tougher to seal as well. Lorakeet. Butterfly. Blue Dancis.

11-05-2012, 07:56 AM - 1 Like	#57
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	I dearly wish this lens was available weather-sealed. Ah well. Red Sunrise: Scattered Reflections:

11-18-2012, 05:51 AM - 3 Likes	#58
mr.wizard Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 50	a dove ..

11-22-2012, 06:58 AM - 1 Like	#59
mr.wizard Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 50	another shot with 55-300mm

12-04-2012, 04:06 AM - 1 Like	#60
mr.wizard Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 50	another shot with 55-300mm

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