DA 300mm f4ED(IF)SDM is available in Singapore

[danst]

I heard that Shriro will bring in DA 300 F4 for the coming PC show at Suntec from 12-15 June.

 

[flowerpot]

I heard that Shriro will bring in DA 300 F4 for the coming PC show at Suntec from 12-15 June.

eh sai try bo... or oni eh sai kua nia...:bsmilie:

 

[SpendorK]

I'd love to give it a test (and compare w/ my FA*300/4.5), if it's much superior, it might worth that amount of money

Will let you know when i get a copy.

 

[fengwei]

Will let you know when i get a copy.

Can't wait ;p Thanks ...

 

[sbc]

I heard that Shriro will bring in DA 300 F4 for the coming PC show at Suntec from 12-15 June.

I bet it will be sold at a ridiculous price again. :angry:

 

[Vulpix0r]

I waiting for BHPhotovideo to restock before I get my copy... Good thing fengwei talked me out of getting the 200mm, because from 135mm to 200mm not much difference, 135 to 300mm will make a big difference.

 

[istDeS]

I waiting for BHPhotovideo to restock before I get my copy... Good thing fengwei talked me out of getting the 200mm, because from 135mm to 200mm not much difference, 135 to 300mm will make a big difference.

That is a good advise from fengwei.

 

[sbc]

Adorama is cheaper by US100. But dont know when they will have stock.

 

[P3ntx]

Once I got money for len next would prefer FA 300MM F4.5.
The new onces are like tanks barrel, I am not used to this kind of features, kinda military sort of whether seal.

 

[danst]

digitalcamerareview.com
Pentax DA* 300mm f/4 Lens Review
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3468

 

[fengwei]

digitalcamerareview.com
Pentax DA* 300mm f/4 Lens Review
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3468

The reviewer used a K10D camera. I'd love to see its performance on a K20D camera

Hope Shriro would let me do a quick test ;p

 

[fengwei]

Once I got money for len next would prefer FA 300MM F4.5.
The new onces are like tanks barrel, I am not used to this kind of features, kinda military sort of whether seal.

But the FA300/4.5 isn't easy to buy liao. Hard to find nowadays, unless you try your luck on the evilbay :bsmilie:

 

[istDeS]

But the FA300/4.5 isn't easy to buy liao. Hard to find nowadays, unless you try your luck on the evilbay :bsmilie:

or wait for fengwei to sell his.

 

[fengwei]

or wait for fengwei to sell his.

Yeah, at least my FA*300/4.5 would be a lot cheaper than the DA*300/4 ;p

 

[sbc]

Well, I have an excellent condition sharp F*300 f/4.5 if anyone is interested. This is the last of my 'non-digital' equipment.
If I can sell it, I will get the DA*300 to complete my 'collection'.

 

[sbc]

My friend just sms me from HK. DA*300 f/4 is HK11900 with HK and China warranty.

 

[fengwei]

My friend just sms me from HK. DA*300 f/4 is HK11900 with HK and China warranty.

Well, that's not much cheaper than our current local price, especially if you fact in the shipping cost, and probably import tax, and no warranty ...

 

[overdodo]

Strangely, ebay is cheaper this time round.

 

[fengwei]

Some of my friends already tested the lens against the FA*300/4.5, here are some first impressions:

1. FA*300 is quite a bit smaller and lighter (FA*300: 73x160mm, 935g, 67mm filter size. DA*300: 83x184mm, 1070g, 77mm filter size)
2. The FA*300 has slightly faster AF speed (Strange, isn't it? But it is true. My FA*2870/2.8 has faster AF speed over the DA*1650/2.8 too)
3. FA*300 has more pleasing bokeh (personal preference)
4. DA*300 isn't sharp enough wide open (inline w/ digitalcamera review), stop down to 4.5, both are about the same.
5. FA*300 produces more saturated colors while DA*300's colors are abit cooler (as w/ most FA lenses vs DA lenses)

The things they like about the DA*300:
1. Black finishing
2. SDM is very quiet (but not a big deal, especially we'd use this lens outdoor anyway)
3. Weather sealed (not actually tested)
4. Tripod colar

I wish Shriro would pass me a copy of DA*300/4 so I'd do a comparison myself ;p

 

[sbc]

maybe in two weeks time? hopefully they bring in more than just a miserable few. But looking at pass trend with Pentax and IT shows, i am afraid the price is going to remain high. :cry: