Thanks for that, Jens. I recently did a similar test between the HD 55-300 &
FA 100-300. At f8 there is virtually no difference but wide open, the HD is
considerably better than the FA. I think you will find something similar
between the HD 55-300 & DA 60-250 if you repeat the experiment at f5.6. Of
course, the 60-250 is still very sharp at f4 and by far the best lens if you
can afford it. Paul Stenquist's bird shots even with the 1.4x TC are quite
impressive. I use an F7 and with the FA 100-300 handheld I need to work at
f8/ISO800 but with the HD 55-300 I will hopefully be able to work at
f5.8/ISO400. Unfortunately the K7's sensor is rather noisy from ISO800
upwards.
BTW, what is the location of your test shots? Looks like fish trap supports
in a river estuary.
Alan C
-----Original Message-----
From: Jens Bladt
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 7:41 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: atRe: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens -
recommended?
Hello
The 55-300mm is a surprisingly good lens considering the very low cost.
Only outpassed by the 60-250mm by quite small differences.
Look at:
https://www.flickr.com/search/?w=86896645@N00&q=55-300
Regards
Jens
Den 11-01-2015 kl. 20:50 skrev Eric Weir:
A message I attempted to send when it would have been timely. I’m
resending as it remains true.
On Dec 23, 2014, at 4:09 AM, Malcolm Smith <rrve...@virginmedia.com>
wrote:
Over the last four years, I've reduced the number of lenses I've
owned by about 90%. The acquisition of this lens, if recommended, would
allow me to sell on three more lenses which cover portions of this range.
I
would rather have a very small handful of lenses I use frequently, than
some
that get used twice a year.
I have only a few lenses already. There is some duplication, and one, said
to be a good one, that I hardly use at all. Within the next couple months
I will have still fewer lenses.
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Decatur, GA USA
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