First photo samples from DA* 60-250!

Toshi · 05-06-2009, 04:36 AM

To owners of the lens, how fast is the auto-focus? Hopefully faster than the DA* 50-135? And how stable is the front when extended? With my DA* 300 I like hand-holding on the hood. Is there any noticeable wobble, etc. when held in that fashion?

FengyBoy · 05-06-2009, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by Toshi

To owners of the lens, how fast is the auto-focus? Hopefully faster than the DA* 50-135? And how stable is the front when extended? With my DA* 300 I like hand-holding on the hood. Is there any noticeable wobble, etc. when held in that fashion?

I think the AF is fast enough, I can't notice it's any slower than 50-135mm. There's no "noticeable wobble" when it's extended. But I'm not sure if it can cope with your holding fashion, since I've never tried that.

Mike.P® · 05-06-2009, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

I don't think it will beat the Sigma's AF speed, though, and hopefully it will be discounted soon to near or below Sigma 100-300 levels.

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The Pentax DA* 60-250mm here in the UK is 1/3 cheaper than the Sigma 100-300mm f4. Pentax = £800, Sigma = £1200.
My 60-250mm was ordered today.

Toshi · 05-06-2009, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by FengyBoy

I think the AF is fast enough, I can't notice it's any slower than 50-135mm. There's no "noticeable wobble" when it's extended. But I'm not sure if it can cope with your holding fashion, since I've never tried that.

Thanks for the input. Do you have the 50-135? (Didn't see it listed in your sig) It just feels really slow when compared to my DA*300 which is quick and snappy. It's a toss up between the DA*60-250, DA*200, or Sigma 70-200 (although I really want to stay with the Pentax lenses).

Mike.P® · 05-08-2009, 07:09 AM

Mine arrived today and its looking very good.

Couple of shots, both wide open at f4 250mm.

**tranq78** · 05-15-2009, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Mine arrived today and its looking very good.

Nice images.

My money is on Wheatfield being the next person on this forum to get this lens. Or at least the next Canadian to get it.

asdf · 05-19-2009, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by tranq78

Nice images.

My money is on Wheatfield being the next person on this forum to get this lens. Or at least the next Canadian to get it.

You'll probably lose the bet: It's a zoom.

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05-06-2009, 04:36 AM	#76
Toshi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 431	To owners of the lens, how fast is the auto-focus? Hopefully faster than the DA* 50-135? And how stable is the front when extended? With my DA* 300 I like hand-holding on the hood. Is there any noticeable wobble, etc. when held in that fashion?

05-06-2009, 06:58 AM	#77
FengyBoy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 58	Originally posted by Toshi To owners of the lens, how fast is the auto-focus? Hopefully faster than the DA* 50-135? And how stable is the front when extended? With my DA* 300 I like hand-holding on the hood. Is there any noticeable wobble, etc. when held in that fashion? I think the AF is fast enough, I can't notice it's any slower than 50-135mm. There's no "noticeable wobble" when it's extended. But I'm not sure if it can cope with your holding fashion, since I've never tried that.

05-06-2009, 03:40 PM	#78
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by jsherman999 I don't think it will beat the Sigma's AF speed, though, and hopefully it will be discounted soon to near or below Sigma 100-300 levels. . The Pentax DA* 60-250mm here in the UK is 1/3 cheaper than the Sigma 100-300mm f4. Pentax = £800, Sigma = £1200. My 60-250mm was ordered today.

05-06-2009, 04:37 PM	#79
Toshi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 431	Originally posted by FengyBoy I think the AF is fast enough, I can't notice it's any slower than 50-135mm. There's no "noticeable wobble" when it's extended. But I'm not sure if it can cope with your holding fashion, since I've never tried that. Thanks for the input. Do you have the 50-135? (Didn't see it listed in your sig) It just feels really slow when compared to my DA300 which is quick and snappy. It's a toss up between the DA60-250, DA*200, or Sigma 70-200 (although I really want to stay with the Pentax lenses).

05-08-2009, 07:09 AM	#80
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Mine arrived today and its looking very good. Couple of shots, both wide open at f4 250mm.

05-15-2009, 12:37 PM	#81
tranq78 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,005	Originally posted by Mike.P® Mine arrived today and its looking very good. Nice images. My money is on Wheatfield being the next person on this forum to get this lens. Or at least the next Canadian to get it.

05-19-2009, 10:00 AM	#82
asdf Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,252	Originally posted by tranq78 Nice images. My money is on Wheatfield being the next person on this forum to get this lens. Or at least the next Canadian to get it. You'll probably lose the bet: It's a zoom.

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