300mm zoom choices

Sam Dennis · 01-01-2014, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by normhead

This is where I say "Surely you jest."

And someone else says, "leave Frank and Shirley out of it."

Sorry, couldn't resist, back to our regular programming.

Leslie Nielsen would be proud.

**ramseybuckeye** · 01-01-2014, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by normhead

This is where I say "Surely you jest."

And someone else says, "leave Frank and Shirley out of it."

Sorry, couldn't resist, back to our regular programming.

Well played LOL, happy New Year Norm!

Mistlefoot · 01-02-2014, 03:13 AM

I love my 55-300 DA L. Would rather have the newer WR version but will leave that for the future.
If you aren't in a hurry watch in your area for a used SMC Pentax-FA 100-300mm F4.7-5.8......if you get lucky you should be able to pick one up for under $100 and I enjoy mine a bunch. It also has an aperture ring, so you can use it with cheap teleconverters....a fun lens for learning and playing with reach....

wildman · 01-02-2014, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I still have a Sigma 70-300

Me tool.
For 189 bucks (APO version) with free shipping it has been a surprisingly useful lens once you master it's limitations, which is true of any gear...

Last edited by wildman; 01-21-2014 at 03:21 AM.

Sam Dennis · 01-02-2014, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by Mistlefoot

I love my 55-300 DA L. Would rather have the newer WR version but will leave that for the future.
If you aren't in a hurry watch in your area for a used SMC Pentax-FA 100-300mm F4.7-5.8......if you get lucky you should be able to pick one up for under $100 and I enjoy mine a bunch. It also has an aperture ring, so you can use it with cheap teleconverters....a fun lens for learning and playing with reach....

I did just win a 100-300 vivitar lens on ebay ( for $32) so I have something to play with while I put aside the cash for the 55-300.

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01-01-2014, 08:21 AM	#16
Sam Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 117 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead This is where I say "Surely you jest." And someone else says, "leave Frank and Shirley out of it." Sorry, couldn't resist, back to our regular programming. Leslie Nielsen would be proud.

01-01-2014, 02:43 PM	#17
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Elida, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,601	Originally posted by normhead This is where I say "Surely you jest." And someone else says, "leave Frank and Shirley out of it." Sorry, couldn't resist, back to our regular programming. Well played LOL, happy New Year Norm!

01-02-2014, 03:13 AM	#18
Mistlefoot Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Photos: Albums Posts: 328	I love my 55-300 DA L. Would rather have the newer WR version but will leave that for the future. If you aren't in a hurry watch in your area for a used SMC Pentax-FA 100-300mm F4.7-5.8......if you get lucky you should be able to pick one up for under $100 and I enjoy mine a bunch. It also has an aperture ring, so you can use it with cheap teleconverters....a fun lens for learning and playing with reach....

01-02-2014, 04:24 AM	#19
wildman Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,475	Originally posted by normhead I still have a Sigma 70-300 Me tool. For 189 bucks (APO version) with free shipping it has been a surprisingly useful lens once you master it's limitations, which is true of any gear... Last edited by wildman; 01-21-2014 at 03:21 AM.

01-02-2014, 08:33 PM	#20
Sam Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 117 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mistlefoot I love my 55-300 DA L. Would rather have the newer WR version but will leave that for the future. If you aren't in a hurry watch in your area for a used SMC Pentax-FA 100-300mm F4.7-5.8......if you get lucky you should be able to pick one up for under $100 and I enjoy mine a bunch. It also has an aperture ring, so you can use it with cheap teleconverters....a fun lens for learning and playing with reach.... I did just win a 100-300 vivitar lens on ebay ( for $32) so I have something to play with while I put aside the cash for the 55-300.