FA 150-300mm f5.6 Zoom

Halco · 03-09-2010, 03:32 PM

Does anybody have this lens? I was only aware that it existed thanks to the lens review database. Can't find any pictures of the thing on the net, nor a mention of it for sale, ebay or otherwise. For those who do own one, what's performance like, and market value?
Thanks

**StephenMerola** · 03-10-2010, 02:43 PM

I don't think I have ever seen a photo of one, but they had one at KEH a while back...maybe 6 months ago. I think there was an "A" version as well.

**StephenMerola** · 03-10-2010, 02:44 PM

It has gotta be a huge monster of a lens.

netrex · 03-10-2010, 04:00 PM

There are four image taken with it on the Pentax Photo Galleries:

PENTAX Photo Gallery

**StephenMerola** · 03-10-2010, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by netrex

There are four image taken with it on the Pentax Photo Galleries:

PENTAX Photo Gallery

WOW! That waterfall shot is beautiful.

D W · 03-10-2010, 07:39 PM

No A version, Just FA. I have tested one. It was good for a zoom but my FA150/2.8 and FA300/4EDIF is sufficient for my needs. The 5.6 is slow but the lens is not much larger than the 300/4EDIF. There are still new ones that you can buy off the shelf in Asia.

GregL · 03-11-2010, 05:50 PM

I have this lens. It is light, and very sharp. I tested it against the 150/2.8 with a 15x loupe on Velvia and could see no difference. I use it with the MLU capability on my 645NII to get the most out of it, although others would probably argue this is unncessary.

I see this lens is listed as discontinued. Although new stock may still be available overseas (Asia, for me), I wonder if Pentax will start another production run of this and other recent FA zooms such as the 55-110, and 33-55?

photoholic2 · 04-12-2010, 11:15 AM

It is as good as the 5,6/300, close to perfect. I loved it. Right now I have to sell my 645 stuff. If you are interested please go to my website:

Peter Weimann Photography

Regards

03-09-2010, 03:32 PM	#1
Halco Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 128	FA 150-300mm f5.6 Zoom Does anybody have this lens? I was only aware that it existed thanks to the lens review database. Can't find any pictures of the thing on the net, nor a mention of it for sale, ebay or otherwise. For those who do own one, what's performance like, and market value? Thanks

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03-10-2010, 02:43 PM	#2
StephenMerola Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 423	I don't think I have ever seen a photo of one, but they had one at KEH a while back...maybe 6 months ago. I think there was an "A" version as well.

03-10-2010, 02:44 PM	#3
StephenMerola Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 423	It has gotta be a huge monster of a lens.

03-10-2010, 04:00 PM	#4
netrex Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 279	There are four image taken with it on the Pentax Photo Galleries: PENTAX Photo Gallery

03-10-2010, 04:52 PM	#5
StephenMerola Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 423	Originally posted by netrex There are four image taken with it on the Pentax Photo Galleries: PENTAX Photo Gallery WOW! That waterfall shot is beautiful.

03-10-2010, 07:39 PM	#6
D W Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hogtown, ON, Canada Posts: 329	No A version, Just FA. I have tested one. It was good for a zoom but my FA150/2.8 and FA300/4EDIF is sufficient for my needs. The 5.6 is slow but the lens is not much larger than the 300/4EDIF. There are still new ones that you can buy off the shelf in Asia.

03-11-2010, 05:50 PM	#7
GregL Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 6	I have this lens. It is light, and very sharp. I tested it against the 150/2.8 with a 15x loupe on Velvia and could see no difference. I use it with the MLU capability on my 645NII to get the most out of it, although others would probably argue this is unncessary. I see this lens is listed as discontinued. Although new stock may still be available overseas (Asia, for me), I wonder if Pentax will start another production run of this and other recent FA zooms such as the 55-110, and 33-55?

04-12-2010, 11:15 AM	#8
photoholic2 Guest	It is as good as the 5,6/300, close to perfect. I loved it. Right now I have to sell my 645 stuff. If you are interested please go to my website: Peter Weimann Photography Regards