[MikeD]

The biggest problem with my DA*60-250 is, I try and use it when I should be using another lens, just because I like it so much.

Me too, and then I put on the 1.4 TC just for grins. Love this lens.

[Scorpio71GR]

For objects close to the camera, the reach of the 60-250 is rather disappointing. The 250mm internal focus, is about equivalent to 135mm exterior focus,it's very good for landscape where your subject is closer to infinity.

Thanks Norm, I will keep that in mind. For closer shots I will probably use my 50-135. I have decent results with so far.

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Michael, a big Congratulations! You've upped the bar for your photos now! Can't wait to see some of them with this new beauty!

Thanks Carol, my 55-300 HD is getting nervous. It is possible there may be on the marketplace for a very nice price.

[normhead]

Me too, and then I put on the 1.4 TC just for grins. Love this lens.

I rarely even try and shoot birds without the 1.4 TC. That's what happens, you just buy the lens, now you need the TC. Then you need the 150-450 then the 560. It never ends.

[Scorpio71GR]

I rarely even try and shoot birds without the 1.4 TC. That's what happens, you just buy the lens, now you need the TC. Then you need the 150-450 then the 560. It never ends.

Yup I found that out too. First had a 200mm, then 300mm, then 400mm. Got my Bigma for 500mm and thought well this should do it. Nope, birds are small, very small, 500mm doesn't seem so long anymore.

[csa]

Thanks Norm, I will keep that in mind. For closer shots I will probably use my 50-135. I have decent results with so far.

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Thanks Carol, my 55-300 HD is getting nervous. It is possible there may be on the marketplace for a very nice price.

Drooling all over it, I would certainly give it a nice home!

[jb0501]

Thanks Scorpio71GR.
I have been watching the price on this lens for a long time now. I thought B&H went back to $1200. on this until I saw your post. Received my rebate from an earlier purchase on a K3ii so pulled the trigger on the lense .

[MikeD]

I rarely even try and shoot birds without the 1.4 TC. That's what happens, you just buy the lens, now you need the TC. Then you need the 150-450 then the 560. It never ends.

I'm starting to perspire !

[Historicity]

After watching the fluctuating prices of the DA*60-250 I finally decided to go drag my wallet out of its hiding place. B&H had the price down to $877. I can remember when that was a good price used. Then I glanced at the used section and noticed they had one for $699 with a 9 grade, box included. Both had free expidited shiping. I decided to save $177 and go for the used one. If B&H rated this at 9 I am sure it is in great condition. I have been wanting this lens for years. My 55-300 is already getting nervous. Since I decided to use my rarely used PayPal creditI will be selling a few of my older lenses. The lens will be here Tuesday.

I did almost the same thing -- except I bought one new for $877 from Amazon -- the most money I ever spent on a lens. It's due on Monday, December 7th. I hope that's not an ominous sign.

Lawrence

[Scorpio71GR]

I did almost the same thing -- except I bought one new for $877 from Amazon -- the most money I ever spent on a lens. It's due on Monday, December 7th. I hope that's not an ominous sign.

Lawrence

Congratulations, I had one in my cart too. Then I decided to get the used one. This lens has a very good reputation and with a rating of 9 I decided to chance it. Mine will arrive Tuesday. That was unbelievable price for new. It was only reason the used price was slow low. The used price was %20 off. I can't wait to use it.

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I only have the Tamaron 1.4 converter. I hope it works ok. I guess I better start saving for the Pentax one. Does the Pentax converter report the right focal length for SR?

[normhead]

I did almost the same thing -- except I bought one new for $877 from Amazon -- the most money I ever spent on a lens. It's due on Monday, December 7th. I hope that's not an ominous sign.

Lawrence

MY DA*60-250 remains the most money I've spent on apiece of camera equipment, except for my original *ist.

[csa]

I only have the Tamaron 1.4 converter.

How would this work with the 55-300?

[Scorpio71GR]

How would this work with the 55-300?

I think the 55-300 is pretty slow for a TC. I know others have tried. The 55-300 already hunts like an old hound dog. You would need really bright light and most likely have to shoot wide open. On the K3 I think you would just be better off cropping. Honestly I have never tried it. I could try a some shots and let you know. When I use the TC on my Bigma autofocus is useless and I have to focus manually.

[csa]

Thanks Michael, I was just curious! It's amazing the cropping ability with the K3!

[savoche]

How would this work with the 55-300?

I did try the HD 1.4 TC with my 55-300, and yes, cropping was better than the result of that combination. The focusing locked on better than I expected, though - the K-3 focuses amazingly well in low light.

I almost got myself a 60-250, too, but I resisted. The price this side of the pond is rather steep - around 1,500 US$ new. (That does include a 5 year warranty, though.)

[csa]

Thanks, that confirms that it's best not to use a TC with the 55-300. I must say, I'm very impressed with the quality of the crops with the K3 and the 55-300!