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

les3547 · 12-04-2012, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by mr.wizard

another shot with 55-300mm

Nice shots Mr. Wizard. I wonder if you would include the focal length for each picture you shoot, I'm always curious about that with zooms.

mr.wizard · 12-04-2012, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by les3547

Nice shots Mr. Wizard. I wonder if you would include the focal length for each picture you shoot, I'm always curious about that with zooms.

Hi les

1. The Dove = FL 300mm
2. The Dragonfly = FL 260mm
3. The Kid = FL 87.5mm

mr.wizard · 12-04-2012, 10:43 PM - **2 Likes**

for some reason 300mm is not enough for me..

Leopardwizard · 12-22-2012, 06:47 AM - **1 Like**

This lens is absolutely outstanding for the money. To be fair, I have the DA-L version, but it has the same optical formula.

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**boriscleto** · 03-26-2013, 07:20 AM - **2 Likes**

kh1234567890 · 03-26-2013, 09:06 AM - **1 Like**

It is a good lens, just that for some reason I do not really like it. Too big, too bulky, too long, not WR - I don't really know why ...

and more here ...

sterretje · 04-24-2013, 04:10 AM

Weaver building nest

**boriscleto** · 05-06-2013, 03:46 PM - **2 Likes**

In combination with Vivitar Series 1 1.4x AF teleconverter.

**fs999** · 05-08-2013, 05:55 AM - **1 Like**

Fantastic nature shots here !

I think this is the maximum when shooting to the sun without ND filter !

1/8000 F32 80 ISO 300mm

SkilakDeZoo · 05-10-2013, 03:39 PM - **1 Like**

Right, this is just a cheap lens and that's it. Do not expect much from it just learn where it works. The biggest disadvantage - not good while shooting against the sun light - use 70mm ltd instead and rock on

F6.3 300mm - the sharpness above 240mm is not great, if you want to, then use F8.0 or higher

F5.6 210mm - OK

F4.0 107.5mm - very good

F8.0 170mm - a killer

**boriscleto** · 05-10-2013, 08:06 PM - **1 Like**

**boriscleto** · 05-19-2013, 07:04 AM - **2 Likes**

RonakG · 05-19-2013, 09:50 AM - **1 Like**

I have the DA L version -

SkilakDeZoo · 06-10-2013, 04:04 PM - **1 Like**

A few more shots taken with 55-300

RonakG · 06-10-2013, 04:22 PM - **1 Like**

How about this? K-x + DA L 55-300

03-26-2013, 09:06 AM - 1 Like	#66
kh1234567890 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,653	It is a good lens, just that for some reason I do not really like it. Too big, too bulky, too long, not WR - I don't really know why ... and more here ... Last edited by kh1234567890; 01-20-2014 at 03:07 PM.

04-24-2013, 04:10 AM	#67
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Are you spying on me? Weaver building nest

05-10-2013, 03:39 PM - 1 Like	#70
SkilakDeZoo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 136	55-300 Right, this is just a cheap lens and that's it. Do not expect much from it just learn where it works. The biggest disadvantage - not good while shooting against the sun light - use 70mm ltd instead and rock on F6.3 300mm - the sharpness above 240mm is not great, if you want to, then use F8.0 or higher F5.6 210mm - OK F4.0 107.5mm - very good F8.0 170mm - a killer

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12-04-2012, 08:41 AM	#61
les3547 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sebastopol, California Photos: Albums Posts: 2,020	Originally posted by mr.wizard another shot with 55-300mm Nice shots Mr. Wizard. I wonder if you would include the focal length for each picture you shoot, I'm always curious about that with zooms.

12-04-2012, 04:04 PM	#62
mr.wizard Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 50	Originally posted by les3547 Nice shots Mr. Wizard. I wonder if you would include the focal length for each picture you shoot, I'm always curious about that with zooms. Hi les 1. The Dove = FL 300mm 2. The Dragonfly = FL 260mm 3. The Kid = FL 87.5mm

12-04-2012, 10:43 PM - 2 Likes	#63
mr.wizard Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 50	for some reason 300mm is not enough for me..

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,473	In combination with Vivitar Series 1 1.4x AF teleconverter.

05-08-2013, 05:55 AM - 1 Like	#69
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,628	Fantastic nature shots here ! I think this is the maximum when shooting to the sun without ND filter ! 1/8000 F32 80 ISO 300mm

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