Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 Ed

JimD_K10D · 08-13-2010, 05:40 AM

I have the Tamron 70-300mm LD DI and was thinking of getting the subject lens but was wondering if there would be that much of a difference in results. Any thoughts?

**boriscleto** · 08-13-2010, 05:45 AM

Just do a search here. There are only about 300 threads about the subject.

GeneV · 08-13-2010, 05:50 AM

Also, please note that there is a separate section of the forum for lenses and camera bodies. This section is for camera bodies.

Marc Sabatella · 08-13-2010, 11:58 AM

Correct on both counts. There is a lens forum for discussions like this, but also, this particular discussion has taken place at least 100 times already. So I'm moving this to the beginner's forum, as that's where it seems most appropriate to me.

SpecialK · 08-13-2010, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by JimD_K10D

I have the Tamron 70-300mm LD DI and was thinking of getting the subject lens but was wondering if there would be that much of a difference in results. Any thoughts?

I'll save you and other people the time of searching for and reading all the threads that have essentially the same conclusion....

"Yes".

JimD_K10D · 08-13-2010, 04:07 PM

Thanks, SpecialK. I'm just going to assume an E-rated used lens from Adorama is a good deal and order it now.

JimD_K10D · 08-20-2010, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by JimD_K10D

Thanks, SpecialK. I'm just going to assume an E-rated used lens from Adorama is a good deal and order it now.

Got the lens the other day and tried it today. Just by looking at the results I can see a stark improvement over the Tamron, especially at the high-end of the zoom range. Will have to do some side-by-side test shots at various settings in the near future.

08-13-2010, 05:40 AM	#1
JimD_K10D Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41	Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 Ed I have the Tamron 70-300mm LD DI and was thinking of getting the subject lens but was wondering if there would be that much of a difference in results. Any thoughts?

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08-13-2010, 05:45 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Just do a search here. There are only about 300 threads about the subject.

08-13-2010, 05:50 AM	#3
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Also, please note that there is a separate section of the forum for lenses and camera bodies. This section is for camera bodies.

08-13-2010, 11:58 AM	#4
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Correct on both counts. There is a lens forum for discussions like this, but also, this particular discussion has taken place at least 100 times already. So I'm moving this to the beginner's forum, as that's where it seems most appropriate to me.

08-13-2010, 03:16 PM	#5
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Originally posted by JimD_K10D I have the Tamron 70-300mm LD DI and was thinking of getting the subject lens but was wondering if there would be that much of a difference in results. Any thoughts? I'll save you and other people the time of searching for and reading all the threads that have essentially the same conclusion.... "Yes".

08-13-2010, 04:07 PM	#6
JimD_K10D Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41 Original Poster	Thanks, SpecialK. I'm just going to assume an E-rated used lens from Adorama is a good deal and order it now.

08-20-2010, 05:58 PM	#7
JimD_K10D Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41 Original Poster	Originally posted by JimD_K10D Thanks, SpecialK. I'm just going to assume an E-rated used lens from Adorama is a good deal and order it now. Got the lens the other day and tried it today. Just by looking at the results I can see a stark improvement over the Tamron, especially at the high-end of the zoom range. Will have to do some side-by-side test shots at various settings in the near future.