Re: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?
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@N00q=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. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net What does it mean...that the world is so beautiful? - Mary Oliver -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: atRe: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?
Am 15.02.15 um 06:41 schrieb Jens Bladt: The 55-300mm is a surprisingly good lens considering the very low cost. +1 I've bought mine on the way to our xmas holidays, took a load of photos with it, and I'm perfectly happy. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: atRe: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?
Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 15.02.15 um 06:41 schrieb Jens Bladt: The 55-300mm is a surprisingly good lens considering the very low cost. +1 I've bought mine on the way to our xmas holidays, took a load of photos with it, and I'm perfectly happy. And the even-less-expensive DA-L 55-300 is the same lens optically. http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=1644 great lens. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Am 15.02.15 um 16:23 schrieb Mark Roberts: And the even-less-expensive DA-L 55-300 is the same lens optically. Do note the missing WR. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 15.02.15 um 16:23 schrieb Mark Roberts: And the even-less-expensive DA-L 55-300 is the same lens optically. Do note the missing WR. The missing WR probably accounts for the missing two-hundred-or-so dollars in the price. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 2/15/2015 12:22 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 15.02.15 um 16:23 schrieb Mark Roberts: And the even-less-expensive DA-L 55-300 is the same lens optically. Do note the missing WR. The missing WR probably accounts for the missing two-hundred-or-so dollars in the price. Well that and the metal lens mount, and probably a number of other less expensive lighter weight parts you don't see. -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 15 Feb 2015, at 17:38, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: P.J. Alling wrote: On 2/15/2015 12:22 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 15.02.15 um 16:23 schrieb Mark Roberts: And the even-less-expensive DA-L 55-300 is the same lens optically. Do note the missing WR. The missing WR probably accounts for the missing two-hundred-or-so dollars in the price. Well that and the metal lens mount, and probably a number of other less expensive lighter weight parts you don't see. No quick-shift focus, either. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ExWfh6sGyso B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: atRe: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?
P.J. Alling wrote: On 2/15/2015 12:22 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 15.02.15 um 16:23 schrieb Mark Roberts: And the even-less-expensive DA-L 55-300 is the same lens optically. Do note the missing WR. The missing WR probably accounts for the missing two-hundred-or-so dollars in the price. Well that and the metal lens mount, and probably a number of other less expensive lighter weight parts you don't see. No quick-shift focus, either. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 2/15/2015 3:44 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: On 2/15/2015 12:22 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 15.02.15 um 16:23 schrieb Mark Roberts: And the even-less-expensive DA-L 55-300 is the same lens optically. Do note the missing WR. The missing WR probably accounts for the missing two-hundred-or-so dollars in the price. Well that and the metal lens mount, and probably a number of other less expensive lighter weight parts you don't see. My 55-300 (non WR) has a metal lens mount. How many versions are there of that lens? Three I think, the L version, light weight, bundled as a kit lens with Pentax entry level DSLRs, the original version, not weather sealed, and the latest version, which is weather sealed. I don't think there was a version II with improved optics and I don't think that there's an HD version yet, but that's next and there will then be 4 versions... -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 2/15/2015 3:52 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com: On 15/02/2015 2:44 PM, Brian Walters wrote: My 55-300 (non WR) has a metal lens mount. How many versions are there of that lens? 42 Thanks. We haven't had a '42' answer in a while... Yes the answer to what's 6x7,,, -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Am 15.02.15 um 23:55 schrieb P.J. Alling: I don't think that there's an HD version yet, but that's next and there will then be 4 versions... There is and I have it. Now, if only Adobe would take note of this. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: atRe: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?
I have an HD version as well. I believe that they improved the optical formula or made some tweaks. Its mostly the same lens, but it does seem to outperform the older versions. On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 6:11 PM, Ralf R Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de wrote: Am 15.02.15 um 23:55 schrieb P.J. Alling: I don't think that there's an HD version yet, but that's next and there will then be 4 versions... There is and I have it. Now, if only Adobe would take note of this. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Am 16.02.15 um 00:24 schrieb Zos Xavius: I have an HD version as well. I believe that they improved the optical formula or made some tweaks. Its mostly the same lens, but it does seem to outperform the older versions. Here's a detailed comparison of the HD and non-HD versions: http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/hd-pentax-da-55-300mm/whats-new-cosmetic.html Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Quoting P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: On 2/15/2015 12:22 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 15.02.15 um 16:23 schrieb Mark Roberts: And the even-less-expensive DA-L 55-300 is the same lens optically. Do note the missing WR. The missing WR probably accounts for the missing two-hundred-or-so dollars in the price. Well that and the metal lens mount, and probably a number of other less expensive lighter weight parts you don't see. My 55-300 (non WR) has a metal lens mount. How many versions are there of that lens? -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 15/02/2015 2:44 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: On 2/15/2015 12:22 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 15.02.15 um 16:23 schrieb Mark Roberts: And the even-less-expensive DA-L 55-300 is the same lens optically. Do note the missing WR. The missing WR probably accounts for the missing two-hundred-or-so dollars in the price. Well that and the metal lens mount, and probably a number of other less expensive lighter weight parts you don't see. My 55-300 (non WR) has a metal lens mount. How many versions are there of that lens? 42 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Quoting Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com: On 15/02/2015 2:44 PM, Brian Walters wrote: My 55-300 (non WR) has a metal lens mount. How many versions are there of that lens? 42 Thanks. We haven't had a '42' answer in a while... -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 16.02.15 um 00:24 schrieb Zos Xavius: I have an HD version as well. I believe that they improved the optical formula or made some tweaks. Its mostly the same lens, but it does seem to outperform the older versions. Here's a detailed comparison of the HD and non-HD versions: http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/hd-pentax-da-55-300mm/whats-new-cosmetic.html I do like the way the discussion of someone soaking their camera was referred to as a short aside. Ralf -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens -recommended?
Hear, hear! Alan C -Original Message- From: Ralf R Radermacher Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 1:11 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: atRe: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens -recommended? Am 15.02.15 um 23:55 schrieb P.J. Alling: I don't think that there's an HD version yet, but that's next and there will then be 4 versions... There is and I have it. Now, if only Adobe would take note of this. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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@N00q=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. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net What does it mean...that the world is so beautiful? - Mary Oliver -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?
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. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net What does it mean...that the world is so beautiful? - Mary Oliver -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?
Another email that I would have sent in late December had my posts not stopped appearing on the list. Still don’t know how to detect a bad sample. On Dec 23, 2014, at 5:12 AM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Watch out for sample variation. Its not unusual to go through 2-3 copies before you find a good one and a good one is worth finding. I’ve been contemplating this lens. Glad to hear that people think well of it, but I’m afraid my mastery of photography—it can hardly be called that--is inadequate to enable me to identify a bad sample if I got one. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net Our world is a human world. - Hilary Putnam -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net What does it mean...that the world is so beautiful? - Mary Oliver -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?
Eric Weir wrote: 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. I'll find out how good they are shortly, as I'm going to collect mine next week. I had hoped to have it by now. A while back I went through my lenses and other camera equipment, and worked out what hadn't been used in the last 12 months. It simply made more sense to sell them on for things I was going to use. No regrets. I too will have fewer lenses, as a direct result of this purchase. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?
Backdrop: 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'm also aware that my next camera will have a full frame sensor and no doubt, I'll be wanting to buy new lenses for that. So, are folk here who have this lens happy with it? Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I have the earlier (not WR) version. I have found it very versatile while I was using it. It was definitely better than my earlier lens of simiar range (Sigma 70 - 300mm). I do not think I may sell it even though I have too many lenses already. Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun 2014-12-23 11:09 GMT+02:00 Malcolm Smith rrve...@virginmedia.com: Backdrop: 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'm also aware that my next camera will have a full frame sensor and no doubt, I'll be wanting to buy new lenses for that. So, are folk here who have this lens happy with it? Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Quoting Malcolm Smith rrve...@virginmedia.com: Backdrop: 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'm also aware that my next camera will have a full frame sensor and no doubt, I'll be wanting to buy new lenses for that. So, are folk here who have this lens happy with it? Ralf has just posted a few PESOs taken with it. He seems happy. I have the earlier version. I don't use it all that often but I have some quite acceptable shots with it. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Mind is currently the only lens that goes on my K-3 other than my 20-40. Its pretty good. Watch out for sample variation. Its not unusual to go through 2-3 copies before you find a good one and a good one is worth finding. On Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 4:48 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Malcolm Smith rrve...@virginmedia.com: Backdrop: 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'm also aware that my next camera will have a full frame sensor and no doubt, I'll be wanting to buy new lenses for that. So, are folk here who have this lens happy with it? Ralf has just posted a few PESOs taken with it. He seems happy. I have the earlier version. I don't use it all that often but I have some quite acceptable shots with it. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?
I have the earlier non-WR version, happy with it. I bought it to replace the DA 50-200mm, it's much better. Here is a sample at 135mm: https://500px.com/photo/80471415/doubletree-by-attila-boros On Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 11:09 AM, Malcolm Smith rrve...@virginmedia.com wrote: Backdrop: 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'm also aware that my next camera will have a full frame sensor and no doubt, I'll be wanting to buy new lenses for that. So, are folk here who have this lens happy with it? Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?
Bulent Celasun wrote: I have the earlier (not WR) version. I have found it very versatile while I was using it. It was definitely better than my earlier lens of simiar range (Sigma 70 - 300mm). I do not think I may sell it even though I have too many lenses already. Thanks. Most of my lens - certainly all I intend to replace - are of a good age. It seems that getting this is a good move, so I'll do something about it. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Brian Walters wrote: Ralf has just posted a few PESOs taken with it. He seems happy. I have the earlier version. I don't use it all that often but I have some quite acceptable shots with it. Thanks Brian. It's a lens I'll get a fair bit of use out of. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Zos Xavius wrote: Mind is currently the only lens that goes on my K-3 other than my 20- 40. Its pretty good. Watch out for sample variation. Its not unusual to go through 2-3 copies before you find a good one and a good one is worth finding. Thanks. I intend to buy new and locally, so if I do get a poor example, it won't be my problem. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Attila Boros wrote: I have the earlier non-WR version, happy with it. I bought it to replace the DA 50-200mm, it's much better. Here is a sample at 135mm: https://500px.com/photo/80471415/doubletree-by-attila-boros Thanks, a great shot too. This looks like the lens to get. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Am 23.12.14 10:48, schrieb Brian Walters: Ralf has just posted a few PESOs taken with it. He seems happy. I most certainly am, so far. Haven't been able to do any serious shoot-out with my other lenses because of the darned wind that's still strong enough to rattle even my sturdy Berlebach wooden tripod. I'm seriously fed up with this weather. Then again, that's my prob and I could have spent the holidays on the Canarys if I had wanted eternal sunshine. Trouble is I find eternal sunshine so eternally boring. :-) The forecasts say the wind will take a break after Xmas, so stay tuned. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Dunkerque/Dunkirk, France Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 23/12/14, Ralf R Radermacher, discombobulated, unleashed: Haven't been able to do any serious shoot-out with my other lenses because of the darned wind that's still strong enough to rattle even my sturdy Berlebach wooden tripod. I'm seriously fed up with this weather. I know how you feel. My Sachtler Video 18 holds up well in the wind but the problem is using the end of the bottle - the wind slaps and pulls at the setup and makes it difficult to get a steady shot. My sister and brother in law are sleeping in a caravan while they build their new house on the Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides. There is no other island westwards of Coll so they've been taking the full brunt of the storms. Numerous lightning strikes have fries modems and part of the power grid, and the caravan is literally tied down. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?
Ralf R Radermacher wrote: I most certainly am, so far. Haven't been able to do any serious shoot-out with my other lenses because of the darned wind that's still strong enough to rattle even my sturdy Berlebach wooden tripod. I'm seriously fed up with this weather. Then again, that's my prob and I could have spent the holidays on the Canarys if I had wanted eternal sunshine. Trouble is I find eternal sunshine so eternally boring. :-) The forecasts say the wind will take a break after Xmas, so stay tuned. I'll have one of these lenses in my hand within the next two weeks, and I'll now be able to sell on three more. Thanks for the replies. As for the wind, I'm hoping that the modifications I made to the fence panels after the storm last year hold! All I can hear is them rattling away at night and I can't imagine using a tripod in these gusts at all. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
