Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE Lens $315 Amazon

MrEarle · 01:49 PM

This is the best deal I've seen so far - why does this lens fluctuate so much in price?
amazon.com : Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE Lens : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

Adam · 07-06-2018, 11:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MrEarle

well all I really wanted to know was why prices fluctuate nearly $100 up and down over the few weeks I've been coveting this lens. The reviews are pretty fabulous.

A lot of the amazon deals are from unauthorized dealers. Then they start price matching, and the price dips, even from amazon proper.

That's on top of a $40 rebate that Ricoh is running.

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**ChipB** · 07-07-2018, 03:29 AM - **1 Like**

I used the 55-300 PLM lens on my K-3 - it focused fast and quietly. And gave great results also!!

**tonezime** · 07-07-2018, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

It almost makes it sound like you never had either lens and you just wanted to come in here and say bad things about Pentax...

Whoa, no reason to go there. People should be able to misspeak, be confused, or disagree about lenses without being accused of trolling.

MrEarle · 07-07-2018, 07:11 AM

Only I could start a flame war with a price alert, sheesh, let’s stick to topic people.
When I started following Amazon price, it appeared to be sold directly by Amazon Prime, now is still sold Amazon Prime, but fulfilled by Eagle Camera, not sure this is an authorized Pentax dealer and might be grey market lens. Unless I get confirmation seller an authorized Ricoh-Pentax dealer and intended for sale in U.S.
I would hesitate.

Last edited by MrEarle; 07-07-2018 at 07:57 AM. Reason: Add info

**Mikesul** · 07-07-2018, 07:45 AM - **1 Like**

This is a very good lens, especially for the price it normally sells at. Peoples ability to judge and circumstances vary so much that one or two opinions are of little value but this lens has been widely and frequently praised. Of course it is not the 60-250 but is smaller, cheaper, quieter, not SDM and more recent. Those might be reasons to choose it. I am very happy with mine although I have a lot of good Pentax equipment including the DA*300 and the DFA*200.

reh321 · 07-07-2018, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by maw

In general I don't like zooms over 3x with a few exceptions, (Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM). I prefer fixed focal length lenses.

But before, you were "preferring" the 60-250mm which is a 4x lens.

maw · 07-07-2018, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by reh321

But before, you were "preferring" the 60-250mm which is a 4x lens.

The reference was clearly for MrEarle, it is he who asks for news and perhaps wants to buy it, the 55-300 is more compact than the 60-250, but the quality of the 60-250 is better,

but it is not I who buy it. I liked very much the review that made it years ago "Matjazz".

Review of Matjazz

**Mikesul** · 07-07-2018, 11:04 AM

Well, we all love the 60-250 but it makes no sense to compare the 55-300 PLM to that now venerable lens. They do completely different things. I imagine some people have both. Also lets be sure we are not confusing the PLM with the earlier non PLM versions.

MrEarle · 07-07-2018, 11:13 AM - **1 Like**

let's let this thread die....please. it's a thread for "price watch". Comparing $1200 lens to $400 lens here is off topic, irrelevant.

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07-06-2018, 11:16 PM - 1 Like	#16
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by MrEarle well all I really wanted to know was why prices fluctuate nearly $100 up and down over the few weeks I've been coveting this lens. The reviews are pretty fabulous. A lot of the amazon deals are from unauthorized dealers. Then they start price matching, and the price dips, even from amazon proper. That's on top of a $40 rebate that Ricoh is running. 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:

07-07-2018, 03:29 AM - 1 Like	#17
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701	I used the 55-300 PLM lens on my K-3 - it focused fast and quietly. And gave great results also!!

07-07-2018, 04:54 AM	#18
tonezime Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 445	Originally posted by ChristianRock It almost makes it sound like you never had either lens and you just wanted to come in here and say bad things about Pentax... Whoa, no reason to go there. People should be able to misspeak, be confused, or disagree about lenses without being accused of trolling.

07-07-2018, 07:11 AM	#19
MrEarle Junior Member Join Date: May 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 43 Original Poster	Only I could start a flame war with a price alert, sheesh, let’s stick to topic people. When I started following Amazon price, it appeared to be sold directly by Amazon Prime, now is still sold Amazon Prime, but fulfilled by Eagle Camera, not sure this is an authorized Pentax dealer and might be grey market lens. Unless I get confirmation seller an authorized Ricoh-Pentax dealer and intended for sale in U.S. I would hesitate. Last edited by MrEarle; 07-07-2018 at 07:57 AM. Reason: Add info

07-07-2018, 07:45 AM - 1 Like	#20
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	This is a very good lens, especially for the price it normally sells at. Peoples ability to judge and circumstances vary so much that one or two opinions are of little value but this lens has been widely and frequently praised. Of course it is not the 60-250 but is smaller, cheaper, quieter, not SDM and more recent. Those might be reasons to choose it. I am very happy with mine although I have a lot of good Pentax equipment including the DA300 and the DFA200.

07-07-2018, 08:03 AM	#21
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by maw In general I don't like zooms over 3x with a few exceptions, (Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM). I prefer fixed focal length lenses. But before, you were "preferring" the 60-250mm which is a 4x lens.

07-07-2018, 10:07 AM	#22
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	Originally posted by reh321 But before, you were "preferring" the 60-250mm which is a 4x lens. The reference was clearly for MrEarle, it is he who asks for news and perhaps wants to buy it, the 55-300 is more compact than the 60-250, but the quality of the 60-250 is better, but it is not I who buy it. I liked very much the review that made it years ago "Matjazz". Review of Matjazz

07-07-2018, 11:04 AM	#23
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Well, we all love the 60-250 but it makes no sense to compare the 55-300 PLM to that now venerable lens. They do completely different things. I imagine some people have both. Also lets be sure we are not confusing the PLM with the earlier non PLM versions.

07-07-2018, 11:13 AM - 1 Like	#24
MrEarle Junior Member Join Date: May 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 43 Original Poster	let's let this thread die....please. it's a thread for "price watch". Comparing $1200 lens to $400 lens here is off topic, irrelevant.