HD-DA 55-300 WR's (new) - $146.95 at B&H

HD-DA 55-300 WR's (new) - $146.95 at B&H · **1 Like**

This is $250 below their normal price. This is beyond plausibly cheap for a really fantastic budget zoom lens.

Though I don't need one, I'm having a hard time not buying.

Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens 22270 B&H Photo

**clackers** · 03-01-2018, 12:18 PM

What a deal!

mconwxdr · 03-01-2018, 12:36 PM

Thanks much for the alert! Just ordered one fast at B&H in case it's a mistake or limited in quantity at that price.

seventysixersfan · 03-01-2018, 01:20 PM

If I didn't just get the PLM version, or if I had a camera that couldn't operate the PLM, I'd be all over this! Sharp lens and fairly fast aperture -- I think it stays at f/4.5 up to 190mm or something.

ChristianRock · 03-01-2018, 01:28 PM

And they're out at BHPhoto.

I was in meetings most of the day and slept on this one... this would have been worth picking a fight with Ms. Christianrock

**.a.t.** · 03-01-2018, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by disasterfilm

This is $250 below their normal price. . .

Wow! Thank you to disasterfilm for posting this and to Adam for giving us this wonderful forum.

B&H now says: "More on the Way - Expected availability: 7-14 business days"

Adam · 03-01-2018, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

And they're out at BHPhoto.

I was in meetings most of the day and slept on this one... this would have been worth picking a fight with Ms. Christianrock

Originally posted by .a.t.

Wow! Thank you to disasterfilm for posting this and to Adam for giving us this wonderful forum.

B&H now says: "More on the Way - Expected availability: 7-14 business days"

Looks like we cleared out their stock! But you can still place an order now to lock in the price, right?

**aslyfox** · 03-01-2018, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

If I didn't just get the PLM version, or if I had a camera that couldn't operate the PLM, I'd be all over this! Sharp lens and fairly fast aperture -- I think it stays at f/4.5 up to 190mm or something.

" Maintains relatively fast F4-4.5 aperture until 210mm " according to the " in depth review " here at the forum

HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR Review - Conclusion | PentaxForums.com Reviews

**boriscleto** · 03-01-2018, 02:29 PM

I bought it because there are just sometimes I need something longer than the 18-135 and I not carry g around the Sigma 150-500...There have been times I've regretted giving my father my DA L...

Mike L · 03-01-2018, 04:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

Looks like we cleared out their stock! But you can still place an order now to lock in the price, right?

I was able to place an order at that price. Including 4-7 day shipping to Australia it cost less than I sold my second hand copy for 6 months ago.

BirdDude007 · 03-01-2018, 08:04 PM

Lol.....just ordered one for myself, I couldn't pass this one up!

rojaba · 03-01-2018, 11:49 PM

is it better than the comparable (in both price and focal length) Tamron?

Adam · 03-01-2018, 11:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rojaba

is it better than the comparable (in both price and focal length) Tamron?

Yes, if you're talking about what's available in the K-mount currently. This deal would be a no-brainer.

Eoghan · 03-02-2018, 06:07 AM

Just place order , unbelievable price for Aw lens

photolady95 · 03-02-2018, 07:06 AM

I debated and argued with myself for two days. And myself won out. I ordered mine just now.

I had an older non WR version some time ago but I think it was damaged because it back focused really bad, and couldn't be adjusted enough to suit me, so I returned it. Usually 300mm is not long enough for my backyard birds without a large crop of the birds I shoot, i.e., tiny Finches or the Yellow Rumped Warbler............ but we'll see if this one is any better.

guinnessman · 03-02-2018, 07:45 AM

Wow, hard to pass up for about $160. I've got a couple other lenses that can reach 300 mm, but nothing WR. Between the the 55-300 and my 16-85, that's should be a decent WR kit.

Obviously would've preferred the PLM version, but that's a killer deal for a telephoto WR lens.

disasterfilm
	View full profile
	Contact via private message
	Find other posts by disasterfilm
	Find threads started by disasterfilm
	Find threads in which disasterfilm has posted

03-01-2018, 01:46 PM	#21
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by ChristianRock And they're out at BHPhoto. I was in meetings most of the day and slept on this one... this would have been worth picking a fight with Ms. Christianrock Originally posted by .a.t. Wow! Thank you to disasterfilm for posting this and to Adam for giving us this wonderful forum. B&H now says: "More on the Way - Expected availability: 7-14 business days" Looks like we cleared out their stock! But you can still place an order now to lock in the price, right? Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-01-2018, 11:52 PM - 1 Like	#27
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by rojaba is it better than the comparable (in both price and focal length) Tamron? Yes, if you're talking about what's available in the K-mount currently. This deal would be a no-brainer. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
55-200, 55-200 WR, 55-300, 55-300 PLM, etc, which telezoom I should get?	Bui	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	67	06-25-2018 08:15 PM
18-135 or new 55-300 PLM as an WR upgrade for old DA 55-300 - HELP :)	gelokrol	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	6	12-15-2016 11:53 AM
For Sale - Sold: HD DA 55-300/4-5.8 WR (sold: FA 77, FA 43, DA 21, DA 18-55 WR)	Scintilla	Sold Items	7	12-03-2016 01:04 PM
Kit lenses: DA 18-55, DA L 18-55 WR, and DA L 18-55 (non WR)	ziscwg	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	14	04-05-2015 12:20 AM

03-01-2018, 12:18 PM	#16
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	What a deal!

03-01-2018, 12:36 PM	#17
mconwxdr Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma Photos: Gallery Posts: 344	Thanks much for the alert! Just ordered one fast at B&H in case it's a mistake or limited in quantity at that price.

03-01-2018, 01:20 PM	#18
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	If I didn't just get the PLM version, or if I had a camera that couldn't operate the PLM, I'd be all over this! Sharp lens and fairly fast aperture -- I think it stays at f/4.5 up to 190mm or something.

03-01-2018, 01:28 PM	#19
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	And they're out at BHPhoto. I was in meetings most of the day and slept on this one... this would have been worth picking a fight with Ms. Christianrock

03-01-2018, 01:31 PM	#20
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by disasterfilm This is $250 below their normal price. . . Wow! Thank you to disasterfilm for posting this and to Adam for giving us this wonderful forum. B&H now says: "More on the Way - Expected availability: 7-14 business days"

03-01-2018, 02:13 PM	#22
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by seventysixersfan If I didn't just get the PLM version, or if I had a camera that couldn't operate the PLM, I'd be all over this! Sharp lens and fairly fast aperture -- I think it stays at f/4.5 up to 190mm or something. " Maintains relatively fast F4-4.5 aperture until 210mm " according to the " in depth review " here at the forum HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR Review - Conclusion \| PentaxForums.com Reviews

03-01-2018, 02:29 PM	#23
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	I bought it because there are just sometimes I need something longer than the 18-135 and I not carry g around the Sigma 150-500...There have been times I've regretted giving my father my DA L...

03-01-2018, 04:16 PM - 1 Like	#24
Mike L Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,472	Originally posted by Adam Looks like we cleared out their stock! But you can still place an order now to lock in the price, right? I was able to place an order at that price. Including 4-7 day shipping to Australia it cost less than I sold my second hand copy for 6 months ago.

03-01-2018, 08:04 PM	#25
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Lol.....just ordered one for myself, I couldn't pass this one up!

03-01-2018, 11:49 PM	#26
rojaba Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Herzogenaurach Photos: Albums Posts: 226	is it better than the comparable (in both price and focal length) Tamron?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

03-02-2018, 06:07 AM	#28
Eoghan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ireland Photos: Gallery Posts: 25	Just place order , unbelievable price for Aw lens

03-02-2018, 07:06 AM	#29
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I debated and argued with myself for two days. And myself won out. I ordered mine just now. I had an older non WR version some time ago but I think it was damaged because it back focused really bad, and couldn't be adjusted enough to suit me, so I returned it. Usually 300mm is not long enough for my backyard birds without a large crop of the birds I shoot, i.e., tiny Finches or the Yellow Rumped Warbler............ but we'll see if this one is any better.

03-02-2018, 07:45 AM	#30
guinnessman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 175	Wow, hard to pass up for about $160. I've got a couple other lenses that can reach 300 mm, but nothing WR. Between the the 55-300 and my 16-85, that's should be a decent WR kit. Obviously would've preferred the PLM version, but that's a killer deal for a telephoto WR lens.