DA*60-250 finally broke me.

**mattb123** · 12-09-2015, 09:57 PM

Careful not to lose your tripod foot like I did! It can work loose over time.

bdery · 12-10-2015, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

Careful not to lose your tripod foot like I did! It can work loose over time.

Mine is removed except when I really need it, which I found isn't all that often.

**mattb123** · 12-10-2015, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by bdery

Mine is removed except when I really need it, which I found isn't all that often.

I got the Fanotech replacement and it just lives on the lens. I hate realizing I need something but I don't have it! I like to use the 60-250 on a monopod for bike and running races.

**Scorpio71GR** · 12-10-2015, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

Careful not to lose your tripod foot like I did! It can work loose over time.

Thanks Matt I will definitely keep an eye on that. I guess that is why I have seen so many for sale with the tripod foot missing. From what I've read the Fanotech is a really nice tripod mount.

bdery · 12-11-2015, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

I got the Fanotech replacement and it just lives on the lens. I hate realizing I need something but I don't have it! I like to use the 60-250 on a monopod for bike and running races.

My foot is always in my bag, but the lens handles so well I rarely use it.

jb0501 · 12-11-2015, 10:43 AM

For those who bought this lens from B&H for $877.69 the new price is now $834.99.

I was issued a refund for the difference today.

**Scorpio71GR** · 12-11-2015, 11:26 PM

Grabbed a few shots tonight after work it was dark by then. Could not wait for the daylight. It was a bit windy on top of the hill.

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Historicity · 12-12-2015, 04:50 AM

Just looking at these with my laptop but they look very very impressive.

Lawrence

**Scorpio71GR** · 12-12-2015, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by Historicity

Just looking at these with my laptop but they look very very impressive.

Lawrence

Thank you, it was windy out I was trying to block as much of the wind as possible. The weather has just been awful since I received it.

**jeffshaddix** · 01-05-2016, 10:16 PM

Ackkk! It finally broke me too! The price jumped up to $849 on b&h, and with an Alaska trip planned in June, it was time to pull the trigger.

I hadn't really considered this lens much, given that if I was to buy an expensive tele zoom I would have planned on the 150-450. But alas, with a deal like this, and a lens like it is (wonderful reviews and nicely hand-holdable compared to the 150-450), I was overcome by logic (and a bit of pixie dust I'm sure).

Thanks for the thread that got me considering this lens again!

**clackers** · 01-05-2016, 11:20 PM

Looks like you're going to have fun - a sharp piece of glass Pentax can be proud of!

**Scorpio71GR** · 01-06-2016, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Looks like you're going to have fun - a sharp piece of glass Pentax can be proud of!

Thanks Clackers this is definitely one sharp lens.

Historicity · 01-07-2016, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Thanks Clackers this is definitely one sharp lens.

Michael,

A stunning photo. We are at last getting some rain in here in Southern California and there is a small reservoir nearby that ducks and other water birds like to use. I have a strong urge now to take my 60-250 down there and try my hand. I checked some of your past photos with your 55-300 and though there can be any number of differences in circumstances the one you just posted using the 60-250 seems superior. Is that your opinion too?

Lawrence

**Scorpio71GR** · 01-07-2016, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by Historicity

Michael,

A stunning photo. We are at last getting some rain in here in Southern California and there is a small reservoir nearby that ducks and other water birds like to use. I have a strong urge now to take my 60-250 down there and try my hand. I checked some of your past photos with your 55-300 and though there can be any number of differences in circumstances the one you just posted using the 60-250 seems superior. Is that your opinion too?

Lawrence

Thank you for kind words Lawrence. The 55-300 is no way a comparison to the 60-250. In my opinion they are just completely different lenses. I have the 55-300 HD WR version which I feel is very good especially for flare resistance. My copy has to be stopped down to at least f8 for decent results. The plus side is that it is light weight, portable, and can easily fit in a camera bag. The 60-250 is big, heavy, and not so much portable. However mine is sharp right at f4, it works with 1.4 TC, and it gives me excellent results. For serious shots I will go with the 60-250 and probably the 1.4 TC. For a casual hike or walk I will stick with my lightweight setup, 18-135 and 55-300.

01-07-2016, 12:01 AM	#58
Historicity Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Jacinto, CA Posts: 41	An even more stunning photo Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Thanks Clackers this is definitely one sharp lens. Michael, A stunning photo. We are at last getting some rain in here in Southern California and there is a small reservoir nearby that ducks and other water birds like to use. I have a strong urge now to take my 60-250 down there and try my hand. I checked some of your past photos with your 55-300 and though there can be any number of differences in circumstances the one you just posted using the 60-250 seems superior. Is that your opinion too? Lawrence

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12-09-2015, 09:57 PM	#46
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Careful not to lose your tripod foot like I did! It can work loose over time.

12-10-2015, 06:11 AM	#47
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,362	Originally posted by mattb123 Careful not to lose your tripod foot like I did! It can work loose over time. Mine is removed except when I really need it, which I found isn't all that often.

12-10-2015, 12:13 PM	#48
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Originally posted by bdery Mine is removed except when I really need it, which I found isn't all that often. I got the Fanotech replacement and it just lives on the lens. I hate realizing I need something but I don't have it! I like to use the 60-250 on a monopod for bike and running races.

12-10-2015, 12:52 PM	#49
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,014 Original Poster	Originally posted by mattb123 Careful not to lose your tripod foot like I did! It can work loose over time. Thanks Matt I will definitely keep an eye on that. I guess that is why I have seen so many for sale with the tripod foot missing. From what I've read the Fanotech is a really nice tripod mount.

12-11-2015, 05:54 AM	#50
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,362	Originally posted by mattb123 I got the Fanotech replacement and it just lives on the lens. I hate realizing I need something but I don't have it! I like to use the 60-250 on a monopod for bike and running races. My foot is always in my bag, but the lens handles so well I rarely use it.

12-11-2015, 10:43 AM	#51
jb0501 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 58	For those who bought this lens from B&H for $877.69 the new price is now $834.99. I was issued a refund for the difference today.

12-12-2015, 04:50 AM	#53
Historicity Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Jacinto, CA Posts: 41	Just looking at these with my laptop but they look very very impressive. Lawrence

12-12-2015, 06:30 AM	#54
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,014 Original Poster	Originally posted by Historicity Just looking at these with my laptop but they look very very impressive. Lawrence Thank you, it was windy out I was trying to block as much of the wind as possible. The weather has just been awful since I received it.

01-05-2016, 10:16 PM	#55
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Ackkk! It finally broke me too! The price jumped up to $849 on b&h, and with an Alaska trip planned in June, it was time to pull the trigger. I hadn't really considered this lens much, given that if I was to buy an expensive tele zoom I would have planned on the 150-450. But alas, with a deal like this, and a lens like it is (wonderful reviews and nicely hand-holdable compared to the 150-450), I was overcome by logic (and a bit of pixie dust I'm sure). Thanks for the thread that got me considering this lens again!

01-05-2016, 11:20 PM	#56
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Looks like you're going to have fun - a sharp piece of glass Pentax can be proud of!

01-06-2016, 05:54 PM	#57
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,014 Original Poster	Originally posted by clackers Looks like you're going to have fun - a sharp piece of glass Pentax can be proud of! Thanks Clackers this is definitely one sharp lens.

01-07-2016, 02:36 PM	#59
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,014 Original Poster	Originally posted by Historicity Michael, A stunning photo. We are at last getting some rain in here in Southern California and there is a small reservoir nearby that ducks and other water birds like to use. I have a strong urge now to take my 60-250 down there and try my hand. I checked some of your past photos with your 55-300 and though there can be any number of differences in circumstances the one you just posted using the 60-250 seems superior. Is that your opinion too? Lawrence Thank you for kind words Lawrence. The 55-300 is no way a comparison to the 60-250. In my opinion they are just completely different lenses. I have the 55-300 HD WR version which I feel is very good especially for flare resistance. My copy has to be stopped down to at least f8 for decent results. The plus side is that it is light weight, portable, and can easily fit in a camera bag. The 60-250 is big, heavy, and not so much portable. However mine is sharp right at f4, it works with 1.4 TC, and it gives me excellent results. For serious shots I will go with the 60-250 and probably the 1.4 TC. For a casual hike or walk I will stick with my lightweight setup, 18-135 and 55-300.