Originally posted by Kozlok How does the IQ compare to the 55-300 in the shared range?
I think that contrast is a bit better with the 55-300 PLM, while I have a preference for the bokeh on distant objects with the Sigma. I may just be enamored with my new lens but look at my examples and make your own decision.
I prefer the color palette on my Pentax lenses versus any Sigma I have owned, but in the shared FL I think that the Sigma comes close or meets the IQ of the PLM. I have had shots that turned out with both the OS and SR on but if
I get some better weather, I may try to shoot some more BIF and possibly Astro using the OS rather than SR.
So, IQ is very good from120-330mm (This is so far,) IQ at 400mm is good wide open and very good at f8-f11. These results are with my KP, all shot handheld.
As Matt said, for walking around, I would want my PLM (and 1.4 AW if I could afford one.) since it is over 2 pounds lighter, but the Sigma on a KP with battery grip does well handheld. The extra 100mm makes a difference though!
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Originally posted by boriscleto Why SR instead of OS? I prefer the stabilized viewfinder that you get with OS.
Good question! I haven't had too much difficulty holding steady except yesterday when the wind kicked up a lot while I was shooting the heron. He really was leaning into the wind there. I had to squat and lean against a tree for a few images!
Since I use the grip al of the time there is no concern for battery usage due to the in lens OS so I will turn of SR and try it next time out and report my findings here. I suspect that I will definitely want it on if it is breezy and I am shooting off of a tripod.