HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR

Vylen · 10-05-2013, 04:38 AM

This is nice news - I spent all day today in Sydney Harbour using my 55-300mm... Although, it would be nice if they chucked a DC motor in it - the hunting is always a bit painful :P

Andi Lo · 10-05-2013, 04:39 AM

Originally posted by noVICE

LOL. For a long time I have wanted an upgraded version of the 55-300mm. I have been trying to justify the purchase of the 60-250mm and recently I had pretty much resigned myself to it. Now this happens.....

What next? An updated 60-250mm??

60-250 will be updated when we have FF, which is "soon"

Good release from Pentax that actually makes sense

Now bring DA 35 /2.4 WR

Na Horuk · 10-05-2013, 04:57 AM

Oh wow, cant wait to see the comparison with the non-HD version!

Fogel70 · 10-05-2013, 04:58 AM

I like this lens, as it makes so much sense. And it will probably be the first lens in years I will buy new.

It's easy to follow Ricoh strategy. They seems to be very focused on patching holes in the product line-up, and starting with small and easy updates.
This might be a very effective way of making the Pentax brand much more recognized as it hopefully makes it much easier to understand the product line-up.

One thing I hope on, is that all new HD DA zoom lenses will be weather sealed, Low end lenses with WR sealing, and high end lenses with AW sealing.
Maybe only some DA L lenses without sealing.

MIRAGGIO · 10-05-2013, 05:00 AM

Yessssssssssss
Thanks Ricoh

repaap · 10-05-2013, 05:01 AM

I'm buying this for sure! I have been saving for DA*60-250, but can't afford it now that new camera is out, and it is time for me to update my K-7...and I don't have to either.

krebsy75 · 10-05-2013, 05:09 AM

Pentax needs to ditch screw drive in their consumer zooms. If this thing is DC-driven it will be sweet.

MouLaG Ôfr · 10-05-2013, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by joakim

A WR 55-300mm has been in my mind for a long time. Nice!

Ricoh adress a constant remark from Pentax users about the non-WR old 55-300.
Now it is ;-)

qwertyazerty · 10-05-2013, 05:29 AM

Yey more lenses for beginners.

dankoBanana · 10-05-2013, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by krebsy75

Pentax needs to ditch screw drive in their consumer zooms. If this thing is DC-driven it will be sweet.

I'm not really sure about this one. DC is nice, but srew drive doesnt brake

krebsy75 · 10-05-2013, 05:56 AM

Consumers are spoiled with whisper-quiet AF. Especially considering how quiet Canon's new STM line is.

I think screw-drive is fine for the Limiteds. It helps retain a smaller form factor. Consumer-oriented zooms like the 55-300? DC all the way.

Blue · 10-05-2013, 06:00 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Looks like the beans have been spilled. Pentax probably won't be too happy about all these leaks...

But it was about time for this lens to come out, that's for sure!

I agree! of the 3 kit quality lenses, 18-55, 50-200 and this one, this one made more sense to WR.

bass3587 · 10-05-2013, 06:17 AM

I love my DA L 55-300 so this is a welcome addition to the line. I just hope it's a DC motor like the DA18-135mm lens. I know I'm dreaming but hey I can dream.

calsan · 10-05-2013, 06:32 AM

Nicely played, Ricoh, nicely played.

cali92rs · 10-05-2013, 06:45 AM

+1 for Ricoh...now give us our standard WR zoom

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
For Sale - Sold: Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lens	djrocks66	Sold Items	2	08-10-2013 09:38 PM
For Sale - Sold: Pentax SMCP-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED	frattofoto	Sold Items	5	06-26-2012 05:03 PM
For Sale - Sold: Pentax DA-L 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED	beamme84	Sold Items	13	12-07-2011 09:20 AM

10-05-2013, 04:38 AM	#31
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	This is nice news - I spent all day today in Sydney Harbour using my 55-300mm... Although, it would be nice if they chucked a DC motor in it - the hunting is always a bit painful :P

10-05-2013, 04:39 AM	#32
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by noVICE LOL. For a long time I have wanted an upgraded version of the 55-300mm. I have been trying to justify the purchase of the 60-250mm and recently I had pretty much resigned myself to it. Now this happens..... What next? An updated 60-250mm?? 60-250 will be updated when we have FF, which is "soon" Good release from Pentax that actually makes sense Now bring DA 35 /2.4 WR

10-05-2013, 04:57 AM	#33
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Oh wow, cant wait to see the comparison with the non-HD version!

10-05-2013, 04:58 AM	#34
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	I like this lens, as it makes so much sense. And it will probably be the first lens in years I will buy new. It's easy to follow Ricoh strategy. They seems to be very focused on patching holes in the product line-up, and starting with small and easy updates. This might be a very effective way of making the Pentax brand much more recognized as it hopefully makes it much easier to understand the product line-up. One thing I hope on, is that all new HD DA zoom lenses will be weather sealed, Low end lenses with WR sealing, and high end lenses with AW sealing. Maybe only some DA L lenses without sealing.

10-05-2013, 05:00 AM	#35
MIRAGGIO New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8	Yessssssssssss Thanks Ricoh

10-05-2013, 05:01 AM	#36
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	I'm buying this for sure! I have been saving for DA*60-250, but can't afford it now that new camera is out, and it is time for me to update my K-7...and I don't have to either.

10-05-2013, 05:09 AM	#37
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	Pentax needs to ditch screw drive in their consumer zooms. If this thing is DC-driven it will be sweet.

10-05-2013, 05:12 AM	#38
MouLaG Ôfr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brussels Posts: 103	Originally posted by joakim A WR 55-300mm has been in my mind for a long time. Nice! Ricoh adress a constant remark from Pentax users about the non-WR old 55-300. Now it is ;-)

10-05-2013, 05:29 AM	#39
qwertyazerty Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 33	Yey more lenses for beginners.

10-05-2013, 05:51 AM	#40
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533	Originally posted by krebsy75 Pentax needs to ditch screw drive in their consumer zooms. If this thing is DC-driven it will be sweet. I'm not really sure about this one. DC is nice, but srew drive doesnt brake

10-05-2013, 05:56 AM	#41
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	Consumers are spoiled with whisper-quiet AF. Especially considering how quiet Canon's new STM line is. I think screw-drive is fine for the Limiteds. It helps retain a smaller form factor. Consumer-oriented zooms like the 55-300? DC all the way.

10-05-2013, 06:00 AM	#42
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Adam Looks like the beans have been spilled. Pentax probably won't be too happy about all these leaks... But it was about time for this lens to come out, that's for sure! I agree! of the 3 kit quality lenses, 18-55, 50-200 and this one, this one made more sense to WR.

10-05-2013, 06:17 AM	#43
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517	I love my DA L 55-300 so this is a welcome addition to the line. I just hope it's a DC motor like the DA18-135mm lens. I know I'm dreaming but hey I can dream.

10-05-2013, 06:32 AM	#44
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,549	Nicely played, Ricoh, nicely played.

10-05-2013, 06:45 AM	#45
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	+1 for Ricoh...now give us our standard WR zoom