DA*60-250mm/f4 test

RonHendriks1966 · 05-23-2011, 01:53 PM

Just looked into the 250mm/f4.0 and it looks verygood, made a new polished version:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/20195454/_K5E7438G.jpg

jstevewhite · 05-23-2011, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Just looked into the 250mm/f4.0 and it looks verygood, made a new polished version:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/20195454/_K5E7438G.jpg

I'm still kicking myself for not buying this lens when it was $1299 new. Ah, well, I have 50-135 (similar IQ, just less reach) and Bigma (longer reach, adequate IQ - but not up to the 60-250 and 50-135. It works. But I'm still just a bit envious!

Enjoy that beast.

pinholecam · 05-23-2011, 06:47 PM

Very impressive shots indeed.

**DRabbit** · 05-23-2011, 07:10 PM

Awesome shots... almost makes me regret buying the 55-300, but since I rarely shoot sports or even long telephoto, it would be silly for me to spend the $$$. However, should I decide to, I'll absolutely remember your photos!

**Schraubstock** · 05-23-2011, 11:41 PM

Hi
In my book this DA* 60-2500 is a magnificent piece of glass and I for one don't regret having spent the money on it. I must say though, to schlepp this lens around all day would not be anybodies idea of a good day out. I usually hang it from my trouser belt and this way its not much of a problem.

The K5 and this lens I think complement each other perfectly. To illustrate this I post these three pictures here. They are not to be seen as photographic masterpieces rather, as I said, to illustrate its capability.

The first shot only serves as a point of reference to show from where the shot was taken. The point of interest is the two window cleaners hanging of a multistory building in the Pudong area Shanghai. (Middle right hand edge) It was taken with the TAMRON SP 24-135 1:3.5-5.6

The second shot is taken with the 60-250 free hand and the third pic is the 100% crop thereof. I think the result is rather amazing, one can almost read the labels on their plastic buckets.

Thought it might be of interest, the only reason to post this.

Greetings

RonHendriks1966 · 05-24-2011, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

Hi
The second shot is taken with the 60-250 free hand and the third pic is the 100% crop thereof. I think the result is rather amazing, one can almost read the labels on their plastic buckets.

Wow I like the view of the first shot and detail in number two is great, but not a very interesting picture in total. You say free hand, so no tripod/monopod used? At the time I'm shooting this lens only on monopod since my shots without support aren't good enough yet.

Tommot1965 · 05-24-2011, 01:53 AM

great shots Ron...lovely saturation, contrast and composition...also pin sharp..the 60-250mm FL is very useful..it would be a keeper for me thats for sure.

you have some great glass mate, these shots are in the quality of your 85mm shots that you post

cupic · 05-24-2011, 01:59 AM

Nice piece of kit well and truly a lens to be on permanently TFS

cheers

**Schraubstock** · 05-24-2011, 02:21 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Wow I like the view of the first shot and detail in number two is great, but not a very interesting picture in total. You say free hand, so no tripod/monopod used? At the time I'm shooting this lens only on monopod since my shots without support aren't good enough yet.

As stated, wasn't meant to be a great shot, rather like "oh look there is a couple of guys hanging of this building there" lets take shot at it. Then I thought, its actually a fair distance, better take another shot at the general area with my normal lens to convey the "scale of things".

I have become rather good at tele freehand picture taking, I have quite steady hands. (Despite my miss spent youth).

Greetings

RonHendriks1966 · 05-25-2011, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by Tommot1965

great shots Ron...lovely saturation, contrast and composition...also pin sharp..the 60-250mm FL is very useful..it would be a keeper for me thats for sure.

you have some great glass mate, these shots are in the quality of your 85mm shots that you post

Thanks, well I'm a bit off a sharpness addict to be honest. So it is more of a desease then an achievement.

Lookt into one other picture with 250mm/f4.0 and I must say after some polishing it does look very good. Only thing holding me back is the small DOF to wotk with and to get used to.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/20195454/_K5E7696G.jpg

RonHendriks1966 · 07-14-2011, 03:34 PM

Just a little update since I used this lens now at some occasions:

Beachvolleybal tournament in Antwerpen, Belgium Competition.

250mm and f4:

Fl_Gulfer · 08-21-2011, 12:25 PM

I wish I was at that tourny. lol

05-23-2011, 11:41 PM	#20
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Hi In my book this DA* 60-2500 is a magnificent piece of glass and I for one don't regret having spent the money on it. I must say though, to schlepp this lens around all day would not be anybodies idea of a good day out. I usually hang it from my trouser belt and this way its not much of a problem. The K5 and this lens I think complement each other perfectly. To illustrate this I post these three pictures here. They are not to be seen as photographic masterpieces rather, as I said, to illustrate its capability. The first shot only serves as a point of reference to show from where the shot was taken. The point of interest is the two window cleaners hanging of a multistory building in the Pudong area Shanghai. (Middle right hand edge) It was taken with the TAMRON SP 24-135 1:3.5-5.6 The second shot is taken with the 60-250 free hand and the third pic is the 100% crop thereof. I think the result is rather amazing, one can almost read the labels on their plastic buckets. Thought it might be of interest, the only reason to post this. Greetings Last edited by Schraubstock; 07-24-2011 at 11:43 PM.

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05-23-2011, 01:53 PM	#16
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	Just looked into the 250mm/f4.0 and it looks verygood, made a new polished version: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/20195454/_K5E7438G.jpg

05-23-2011, 06:42 PM	#17
jstevewhite Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,407	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Just looked into the 250mm/f4.0 and it looks verygood, made a new polished version: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/20195454/_K5E7438G.jpg I'm still kicking myself for not buying this lens when it was $1299 new. Ah, well, I have 50-135 (similar IQ, just less reach) and Bigma (longer reach, adequate IQ - but not up to the 60-250 and 50-135. It works. But I'm still just a bit envious! Enjoy that beast.

05-23-2011, 06:47 PM	#18
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,709	Very impressive shots indeed.

05-23-2011, 07:10 PM	#19
DRabbit Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 593	Awesome shots... almost makes me regret buying the 55-300, but since I rarely shoot sports or even long telephoto, it would be silly for me to spend the $$$. However, should I decide to, I'll absolutely remember your photos!

05-24-2011, 01:23 AM	#21
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by Schraubstock Hi The second shot is taken with the 60-250 free hand and the third pic is the 100% crop thereof. I think the result is rather amazing, one can almost read the labels on their plastic buckets. Wow I like the view of the first shot and detail in number two is great, but not a very interesting picture in total. You say free hand, so no tripod/monopod used? At the time I'm shooting this lens only on monopod since my shots without support aren't good enough yet.

05-24-2011, 01:53 AM	#22
Tommot1965 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,026	great shots Ron...lovely saturation, contrast and composition...also pin sharp..the 60-250mm FL is very useful..it would be a keeper for me thats for sure. you have some great glass mate, these shots are in the quality of your 85mm shots that you post

05-24-2011, 01:59 AM	#23
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Nice piece of kit well and truly a lens to be on permanently TFS cheers

05-24-2011, 02:21 AM	#24
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Wow I like the view of the first shot and detail in number two is great, but not a very interesting picture in total. You say free hand, so no tripod/monopod used? At the time I'm shooting this lens only on monopod since my shots without support aren't good enough yet. As stated, wasn't meant to be a great shot, rather like "oh look there is a couple of guys hanging of this building there" lets take shot at it. Then I thought, its actually a fair distance, better take another shot at the general area with my normal lens to convey the "scale of things". I have become rather good at tele freehand picture taking, I have quite steady hands. (Despite my miss spent youth). Greetings

05-25-2011, 01:09 PM	#25
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tommot1965 great shots Ron...lovely saturation, contrast and composition...also pin sharp..the 60-250mm FL is very useful..it would be a keeper for me thats for sure. you have some great glass mate, these shots are in the quality of your 85mm shots that you post Thanks, well I'm a bit off a sharpness addict to be honest. So it is more of a desease then an achievement. Lookt into one other picture with 250mm/f4.0 and I must say after some polishing it does look very good. Only thing holding me back is the small DOF to wotk with and to get used to. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/20195454/_K5E7696G.jpg

07-14-2011, 03:34 PM	#26
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	Just a little update since I used this lens now at some occasions: Beachvolleybal tournament in Antwerpen, Belgium Competition. 250mm and f4:

08-21-2011, 12:25 PM	#27
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	I wish I was at that tourny. lol