Which lens is better 2i?

dadicus · 02-05-2013, 08:21 PM

Hi, I recently purchased a Pentax K100D and am looking to purchase a good budget zoom lens that shoots well. i would like some advice on which of these two lenses is better overall for taking good clear nature shots the Pentax-FA SMC 80-320 mm auto focus lens or the Pentax 55-300 F4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens. Thanks.

Adam · 02-05-2013, 08:42 PM

The 55-300mm is the better lens. The 80-320mm is slow to AF and not as sharp at 300mm.

dadicus · 02-05-2013, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by Adam

The 55-300mm is the better lens. The 80-320mm is slow to AF and not as sharp at 300mm.

Thank you Adam. From the research I have already done I thought the same thing.

02-05-2013, 08:21 PM	#1
dadicus New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3	Which lens is better 2i? Hi, I recently purchased a Pentax K100D and am looking to purchase a good budget zoom lens that shoots well. i would like some advice on which of these two lenses is better overall for taking good clear nature shots the Pentax-FA SMC 80-320 mm auto focus lens or the Pentax 55-300 F4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens. Thanks.

02-05-2013, 08:42 PM	#2
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02-05-2013, 09:16 PM	#3
dadicus New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam The 55-300mm is the better lens. The 80-320mm is slow to AF and not as sharp at 300mm. Thank you Adam. From the research I have already done I thought the same thing.