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Blade Runner · 12-03-2016, 12:18 AM

Hello guys, has anyone tried the new 55-300 PLM with K1?

Adam · 12-03-2016, 01:07 AM

Yup. Coverage is pretty decent (though not perfect) in FF mode at 300mm. In the middle of the range you get significant black edges, while the wide end is only slightly worse than the long end. 1:1 mode is what I'd use at either extreme.

chti · 12-03-2016, 04:19 AM

I did some shots with the new 55-300 on the K1 yesterday evening.

First at 55mm, second at 78mm and third at 300mm. Pictures are not edited.

Blade Runner · 12-03-2016, 04:51 AM

It looks good to 300mm!

chti · 12-03-2016, 06:07 AM

Yes, but it seems you need to stop down a bit. Wide open, corners are very dark at 300mm.

honey bo bo · 12-03-2016, 07:11 AM

I use the K3 - 55-300WR Platform all the time and it works very well end to end.
I don't pay much attention to the K1 - 55-300 WR PLM but this thread sure got my attention. All for improved auto focus? A shoe box pin hole camera is a lot cheaper AF is fast & silent with similar affect.

Marktax · 12-03-2016, 08:12 AM

Does in-camera peripheral image correction help with the more minor effects at 55mm and 300mm?

Conqueror · 12-03-2016, 08:26 AM

I've noticed on the K-3ii perhaps at the 300mm end the colours/rendering isn't as good as the 55 end... just an observation

Its still a very good lens for the money though

beholder3 · 12-03-2016, 08:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Blade Runner

Hello guys, has anyone tried the new 55-300 PLM with K1?

Here are shots at different apertures and focal lengths in full res:
Pentax HD DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE | Flickr

**csa** · 12-03-2016, 09:09 AM

The vignetting (dark corners), really would bother me!

Marktax · 12-04-2016, 06:34 AM

Originally posted by Marktax

Does in-camera peripheral image correction help with the more minor effects at 55mm and 300mm?

Please do some comparison shots with peripheral image correction on/off and post the results . . .

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Blade Runner Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Milano, Italia Posts: 38 Original Poster	It looks good to 300mm!

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12-03-2016, 08:12 AM	#7
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	Does in-camera peripheral image correction help with the more minor effects at 55mm and 300mm?

12-03-2016, 08:26 AM	#8
Conqueror Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 440	I've noticed on the K-3ii perhaps at the 300mm end the colours/rendering isn't as good as the 55 end... just an observation Its still a very good lens for the money though

12-03-2016, 08:34 AM - 1 Like	#9
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Originally posted by Blade Runner Hello guys, has anyone tried the new 55-300 PLM with K1? Here are shots at different apertures and focal lengths in full res: Pentax HD DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE \| Flickr

12-03-2016, 09:09 AM	#10
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	The vignetting (dark corners), really would bother me!

12-04-2016, 06:34 AM	#11
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	Originally posted by Marktax Does in-camera peripheral image correction help with the more minor effects at 55mm and 300mm? Please do some comparison shots with peripheral image correction on/off and post the results . . .

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