Owners of Pentax 55-300 and 150-450 - Are you still glad you bought the 150-450?

**Madaboutpix** · 02-17-2018, 03:41 PM

Oh, here's another keeper from that stroll:

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Paul the Sunman · 02-17-2018, 05:55 PM

There are many occasions, including most overseas trips, where I wouldn't carry my 150-450 because of weight or size. However, the 55-300 is an easy and effective option to throw in the bag with the K3.

If I'm taking the K1 on the other hand, I rarely pack the 55-300, though I sometimes think about it. Maybe I should use it on FF more often, perhaps in 1x1 mode.

To me, the DA 55-300 has a slightly different look to the 150-450. The colours are little more muted, and of course it's not quite as sharp. However, it's actually a very attractive look. I couldn't imagine getting rid of it.

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02-17-2018, 05:55 PM	#17
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	There are many occasions, including most overseas trips, where I wouldn't carry my 150-450 because of weight or size. However, the 55-300 is an easy and effective option to throw in the bag with the K3. If I'm taking the K1 on the other hand, I rarely pack the 55-300, though I sometimes think about it. Maybe I should use it on FF more often, perhaps in 1x1 mode. To me, the DA 55-300 has a slightly different look to the 150-450. The colours are little more muted, and of course it's not quite as sharp. However, it's actually a very attractive look. I couldn't imagine getting rid of it.