it's official: DA* 60-250 launch date is 24th of April

RaduA · 04-06-2009, 03:10 AM

Translated version of http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/lens/2009/04/06/10629.html

Thus Pentax launches 3 new lenses in 3 consecutive months: DA* 55 in February, DA 15Ltd in March and DA* 60-250 in April.

Regards,
Radu

losecontrol · 04-06-2009, 04:09 AM

Originally posted by RaduA

Translated version of http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/lens/2009/04/06/10629.html

Thus Pentax launches 3 new lenses in 3 consecutive months: DA* 55 in February, DA 15Ltd in March and DA* 60-250 in April.

Regards,
Radu

Nice to hear!

A punch in the face to those who laughed when the 60-250 was delayed over and over again. Now finally!

Wheatfield · 04-06-2009, 06:34 AM

Originally posted by losecontrol

Nice to hear!

A punch in the face to those who laughed when the 60-250 was delayed over and over again. Now finally!

It would have been a punch in the face to those who laughed if they had introduced it two years ago.
Now it's just kind of anticlimactic.

jsherman999 · 04-06-2009, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

It would have been a punch in the face to those who laughed if they had introduced it two years ago.
Now it's just kind of anticlimactic.

And yet I predict this forum and dpreview will be all a-twitter with people posting thoughts, talking about and lusting after this lens after shots start coming in after the 4/25-4/26 and 5/1 weekends.

It will be sold out everywhere, etc, etc...

In the end, it's probably going to be a pretty great lens, IQ-wise.

.

m8o · 04-06-2009, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

It would have been a punch in the face to those who laughed if they had introduced it two years ago.
Now it's just kind of anticlimactic.

+1 ... lol.

k100d · 04-06-2009, 07:44 AM

i still refuse to be fooled ... let's not jump the gun here

Torphoto · 04-06-2009, 07:53 AM

+2, after so long waiting for this lens it just feels non exciting now, but if it performs ( and it better blow the canon 70-200 F4 away and the sigma 100-300 F4 ) that might change things.

RaduA · 04-06-2009, 08:09 AM

It's axiomatic that the delay was of epic proportions yet the final proof will be in the glass itself. If this lens is less than stellar then Pentax should be *double ashamed*. But if it is exceptional on all aspects they should be commended at least for refusing to put a dud on the market only to get it over with. I had briefly the DA*200 and optically I found it a magnificent performer. It was pretty quick to focus too, at least as long as it did that of course.

Radu

**GaryM** · 04-06-2009, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by Torphoto

+2, after so long waiting for this lens it just feels non exciting now, but if it performs ( and it better blow the canon 70-200 F4 away and the sigma 100-300 F4 ) that might change things.

Sorry, nobody will ever blow the Canon 70-200/4L away, that lens is perfection. If the 60-250 is even close to it, Pentax users should be satisfied.

soccerjoe5 · 04-06-2009, 09:57 AM

I hope it's an awesome lens considering the delays it went through! Now if only Pentax makes an awesome DA* UWA zoom, considering it's an outdoor-oriented brand (perfect for landscapes).

whatever7 · 04-06-2009, 10:05 AM

Pentax doesn't "launch" lens. I will believe it when I see at least one sample on all three Pentax forums I hang out on.

m8o · 04-06-2009, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by k100d

i still refuse to be fooled ... let's not jump the gun here

I'll believe it when I see B&H listing it & take orders. It appears they're similarly jaded.

ryan s · 04-06-2009, 11:25 AM

If it's near/as good as the Canon 70-200/4 and drops down below it's intro price...I'd consider it. "Consider" meaning "must be competitive in both IQ, build quality, and price."

It just seems like Pentax is kinda spinning its wheels at the moment. I'm no doomsday person. At the same time, this lens is supposed to compete directly with the f/4L while being priced "lots" above it

Although...the Pentax lens is both wider and longer.

cpopham · 04-06-2009, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by ryan s

At the same time, this lens is supposed to compete directly with the f/4L while being priced "lots" above it

Although...the Pentax lens is both wider and longer.

How it is supposed to 'compete' with a lens which isn't even available for K mount.

Fl_Gulfer · 04-06-2009, 11:54 AM

All I can say is there 2 years too late and 500$ over priced. They should have scraped the lens last year and released a DA 135-400 f4.

04-06-2009, 03:10 AM	#1
RaduA Guest	*it's official: DA 60-250 launch date is 24th of April** Translated version of http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/lens/2009/04/06/10629.html Thus Pentax launches 3 new lenses in 3 consecutive months: DA* 55 in February, DA 15Ltd in March and DA* 60-250 in April. Regards, Radu

04-06-2009, 08:09 AM	#8
RaduA Guest	It's axiomatic that the delay was of epic proportions yet the final proof will be in the glass itself. If this lens is less than stellar then Pentax should be double ashamed. But if it is exceptional on all aspects they should be commended at least for refusing to put a dud on the market only to get it over with. I had briefly the DA200 and optically I found it a magnificent performer. It was pretty quick to focus too, at least as long as it did that of course. Radu Last edited by RaduA; 04-06-2009 at 08:11 AM. Reason: typo*

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04-06-2009, 04:09 AM	#2
losecontrol Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gnesta, Sweden Posts: 373	Originally posted by RaduA Translated version of http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/lens/2009/04/06/10629.html Thus Pentax launches 3 new lenses in 3 consecutive months: DA* 55 in February, DA 15Ltd in March and DA* 60-250 in April. Regards, Radu Nice to hear! A punch in the face to those who laughed when the 60-250 was delayed over and over again. Now finally!

04-06-2009, 06:34 AM	#3
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by losecontrol Nice to hear! A punch in the face to those who laughed when the 60-250 was delayed over and over again. Now finally! It would have been a punch in the face to those who laughed if they had introduced it two years ago. Now it's just kind of anticlimactic.

04-06-2009, 07:14 AM	#4
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by Wheatfield It would have been a punch in the face to those who laughed if they had introduced it two years ago. Now it's just kind of anticlimactic. And yet I predict this forum and dpreview will be all a-twitter with people posting thoughts, talking about and lusting after this lens after shots start coming in after the 4/25-4/26 and 5/1 weekends. It will be sold out everywhere, etc, etc... In the end, it's probably going to be a pretty great lens, IQ-wise. .

04-06-2009, 07:42 AM	#5
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by Wheatfield It would have been a punch in the face to those who laughed if they had introduced it two years ago. Now it's just kind of anticlimactic. +1 ... lol.

04-06-2009, 07:44 AM	#6
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	i still refuse to be fooled ... let's not jump the gun here

04-06-2009, 07:53 AM	#7
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	+2, after so long waiting for this lens it just feels non exciting now, but if it performs ( and it better blow the canon 70-200 F4 away and the sigma 100-300 F4 ) that might change things.

04-06-2009, 09:40 AM	#9
GaryM Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montclair, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 426	Originally posted by Torphoto +2, after so long waiting for this lens it just feels non exciting now, but if it performs ( and it better blow the canon 70-200 F4 away and the sigma 100-300 F4 ) that might change things. Sorry, nobody will ever blow the Canon 70-200/4L away, that lens is perfection. If the 60-250 is even close to it, Pentax users should be satisfied.

04-06-2009, 09:57 AM	#10
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	I hope it's an awesome lens considering the delays it went through! Now if only Pentax makes an awesome DA* UWA zoom, considering it's an outdoor-oriented brand (perfect for landscapes).

04-06-2009, 10:05 AM	#11
whatever7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 278	Pentax doesn't "launch" lens. I will believe it when I see at least one sample on all three Pentax forums I hang out on.

04-06-2009, 11:08 AM	#12
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by k100d i still refuse to be fooled ... let's not jump the gun here I'll believe it when I see B&H listing it & take orders. It appears they're similarly jaded.

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04-06-2009, 11:25 AM	#13
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	If it's near/as good as the Canon 70-200/4 and drops down below it's intro price...I'd consider it. "Consider" meaning "must be competitive in both IQ, build quality, and price." It just seems like Pentax is kinda spinning its wheels at the moment. I'm no doomsday person. At the same time, this lens is supposed to compete directly with the f/4L while being priced "lots" above it Although...the Pentax lens is both wider and longer.

04-06-2009, 11:42 AM	#14
cpopham Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auckland Posts: 553	Originally posted by ryan s At the same time, this lens is supposed to compete directly with the f/4L while being priced "lots" above it Although...the Pentax lens is both wider and longer. How it is supposed to 'compete' with a lens which isn't even available for K mount.

04-06-2009, 11:54 AM	#15
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	All I can say is there 2 years too late and 500$ over priced. They should have scraped the lens last year and released a DA 135-400 f4.