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2017-08-25T18:40:53
I have only started to play, but so far, it's rather amazing!
JOSEPH M.
2014-06-30T21:00:00
This was purchased for an upcoming trip to Africa to photograph in an animal reserve.
Sattofas
2011-09-06T21:00:00
An great lens with superb image quality, rugged construction, smooth autofocus, and nice large control rings.
David
2010-05-08T21:00:00
I bought this lens for replacing my 55-300mm pentax lens because I wanted to have a more faster and sharp lens. So far I am happy with this lens. My biggest concen was the focal length, it is 50mm shorter than the previous telephoto zoom. I could not deceide for a long time which lens I should buy either the zoom or the 300mm single focal lens. I thought 50mm is not a big difference but it is actually. If you want to take wild life, I would recommend the 300mm DA*. But it does not mean this lens is not good. This lens is very good lens for land scape, nature, portrait etc. One negative thing if I should put on here, the zoom ring is not continuaslly smooth. The middle of zoom area is slightly heavier. I looked at the Japanese cosumer site and found the same comment. But it is not a big deal to me.
Toshi
2010-04-28T21:00:00
This lens is everything I expected and then some. I've only had it for a few days...I going to have so much fun :-) Buy one...you won't regret it!
Chr1st0ph3r
Pentax
21750
Pentax DA
Black
Standard to Telephoto Zoom
Pentax K
APS-C / DX
Auto Focus
N/A
43.3" / 101cm
N/A
N/A
60-250mm
26.5 - 6.5 deg.
90-375mm
N/A
f/32
f/4
0.13x
N/A
N/A
Yes
67mm
15 Elements / 13 Groups
N/A
6.6 x 3.2" (167.64 x 81.28mm)
36.7oz / 1040g without hood
39.5oz / 1119.8g with hood & tripod mount
None
Yes
N/A
N/A

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Versatile zoom you'll want on every photo excursion
Designed to deliver top optical performance, the smc PENTAX DA* 60-250mm F4 ED[IF] SDM is a versatile telephoto zoom lens. Combiningadvanced technologies including super-low-dispersion optical elements, extra-low dispersion (ED) optical elements and PENTAX original lens coatings, this multipurpose lens assures outstanding image quality with clear, high-contrast images, even at image field edges.
It features water and dust resistant sealing for reliable operation in inclement conditions, and a PENTAX Quick-Shift Focus system allowing instant auto-to-manual focus switching. The objective lens surface is treated with the PENTAX original Super Protect (SP) coating. This special fluorine compound is applied to the lens surface through a vapor deposition process creating a surface that effectively repels dust, water and grease, making it easy to wipe off fingerprints/cosmetic marks.
With special lens coatings, ideal curvature and best positioning of optical elements, this lens is designed to optimize digital imaging characteristics, while effectively minimizing flare and ghosting.