DA*60-250mm F4 ED SDm scores high ...

**jpzk** · 01-01-2010, 11:11 AM

The DA*60-250 F4 hit a score of 92/100 at "Réponses Photo" No. 209, an European magazine.
This is found again in the magazine No. 213 (December 2009) summary of different brands' lenses which came out during 2009.
A very few lenses hit this high score ... even the "top brands", ie.: Canikons.
I was happy to see this report once again.

JP

Wheatfield · 01-01-2010, 12:53 PM

My experience with the 60-250 has been very positive. It is an excellent lens, even for a zoom.

**Ash** · 01-01-2010, 12:59 PM

So it should - it's a fine piece of engineering and worthy of the star nomenclature.

nulla · 01-01-2010, 03:44 PM

I thought my LBA was over after getting my FA43

Reports like this do nothing to make it go away

Neil

JayBee · 01-01-2010, 07:45 PM

That is my next lens. And the time is drawing near.

enoxatnep · 01-01-2010, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by nulla

I thought my LBA was over after getting my FA43

Reports like this do nothing to make it go away

You could use the proceeds from selling your DA* 50-135 and DA 55-300 to fund the purchase of this lens.

**jpzk** · 01-02-2010, 09:58 AM

I considered this DA*60-250 for a while, having had a focal "gap" between a DA*16-50 and the DA*300. That would have been a good choice but when I saw the Canadian prices, I just about fell off my chair!
So, I opted for a Tamron 70-200 f2.8, used and not yet arrived at my door.

When I saw all of the almost perfect reviews for the DA*60-250, I became a bit annoyed opting for another type of lens.
But, Hey! Time will tell if I made a good choice; the only thing I can add is that whoever picks a DA*60-250 will be happy!

JP

nulla · 01-02-2010, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by enoxatnep

You could use the proceeds from selling your DA* 50-135 and DA 55-300 to fund the purchase of this lens.

Its not a bad idea on paper... but I use the 300mm end for Aussie Rules and Cricket as well as bird shooting and I love the speed and IQ of the DA* 50-135... I think the DA* 60-250 is a bit larger too so it would not really be a suitable replacement for that lens for what I use it for.

I have yet to part with any lens I have purchased, so at least my LBA is not wasted in buying unwanted lenses...and unwanted means lenses that would not get used

Cheers

Neil

01-01-2010, 11:11 AM	#1
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	*DA60-250mm F4 ED SDm scores high ...** The DA*60-250 F4 hit a score of 92/100 at "Réponses Photo" No. 209, an European magazine. This is found again in the magazine No. 213 (December 2009) summary of different brands' lenses which came out during 2009. A very few lenses hit this high score ... even the "top brands", ie.: Canikons. I was happy to see this report once again. JP

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01-01-2010, 12:53 PM	#2
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	My experience with the 60-250 has been very positive. It is an excellent lens, even for a zoom.

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	So it should - it's a fine piece of engineering and worthy of the star nomenclature.

01-01-2010, 03:44 PM	#4
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	I thought my LBA was over after getting my FA43 Reports like this do nothing to make it go away Neil

01-01-2010, 07:45 PM	#5
JayBee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Manitoba Photos: Gallery Posts: 119	That is my next lens. And the time is drawing near.

01-01-2010, 10:24 PM	#6
enoxatnep Closed Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The edge of nowhere, Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 467	Originally posted by nulla I thought my LBA was over after getting my FA43 Reports like this do nothing to make it go away You could use the proceeds from selling your DA* 50-135 and DA 55-300 to fund the purchase of this lens.

01-02-2010, 09:58 AM	#7
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	I considered this DA60-250 for a while, having had a focal "gap" between a DA16-50 and the DA300. That would have been a good choice but when I saw the Canadian prices, I just about fell off my chair! So, I opted for a Tamron 70-200 f2.8, used and not yet arrived at my door. When I saw all of the almost perfect reviews for the DA60-250, I became a bit annoyed opting for another type of lens. But, Hey! Time will tell if I made a good choice; the only thing I can add is that whoever picks a DA*60-250 will be happy! JP

01-02-2010, 01:19 PM	#8
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by enoxatnep You could use the proceeds from selling your DA* 50-135 and DA 55-300 to fund the purchase of this lens. Its not a bad idea on paper... but I use the 300mm end for Aussie Rules and Cricket as well as bird shooting and I love the speed and IQ of the DA* 50-135... I think the DA* 60-250 is a bit larger too so it would not really be a suitable replacement for that lens for what I use it for. I have yet to part with any lens I have purchased, so at least my LBA is not wasted in buying unwanted lenses...and unwanted means lenses that would not get used Cheers Neil