FA* 250-600/5.6 at B&H

FA* 250-600/5.6 at B&H · **1 Like**

$4999.95

Used Pentax Zoom Telephoto SMCP-FA* 250-600mm f/5.6 ED IF 27910

bossa · 07-23-2015, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by Weevil

Can't say, but when i switched from Sigma 150-500 to this one, the difference IQ , color etc was HUGE!

This lens can also make nice macro-like shots @600mm btw... ;-)

Bourdon / Bumble Bee [Bombus sp.] by Sylvain Cote, sur Flickr

I wish I hadn't seen that shot.

Wonderful!

**Clinton** · 07-30-2015, 07:11 PM - **1 Like**

How is the lens not sold yet?

Has anyone called to check on it?

---------- Post added 07-30-2015 at 08:13 PM ----------

Originally posted by bossa

A sigma 150-600 plus a D810 is a cheaper combination. Any idea as to how the lenses compare?

I expect the sigma is budget and produces budget results while the Pentax isn't budget and produces pro results, but then again, I don't have a 150-600 to play with. I have a bigma and it's great, until you use pro gear.

Wild Mark · 07-30-2015, 09:22 PM - **1 Like**

Re: performance of the 250-600 ...... well I can't speak of the Sigma 150-600, but I can speak of another comparison.

The FA*250-600 performs marginally better than my F*300 at 300mm @f5.6 (for both lenses). Also, I had opportunity to compare with the DA*300 the other day (really quick comparison) and again, the FA*250-600 had superior results.

The FA*250-600 is really hard to handle (if mobile) but in my opinion it is worth the handling trauma - it is producing pro grade quality!

starjedi · 08-03-2015, 05:03 AM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

Re: performance of the 250-600 ...... well I can't speak of the Sigma 150-600, but I can speak of another comparison.

The FA*250-600 performs marginally better than my F*300 at 300mm @f5.6 (for both lenses). Also, I had opportunity to compare with the DA*300 the other day (really quick comparison) and again, the FA*250-600 had superior results.

The FA*250-600 is really hard to handle (if mobile) but in my opinion it is worth the handling trauma - it is producing pro grade quality!

The rumored price for Nikon 200-500 F5.6 is below $1500( as worked with Tamron)..

Wild Mark · 08-03-2015, 05:09 AM

Nice price point. Comparisons are inevitable - it will be interesting to compare.

vonBaloney · 08-03-2015, 05:43 AM

Somebody bought it.

panoguy · 08-03-2015, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

Somebody bought it.

I think that would be Wild Mark above...

Wild Mark · 08-03-2015, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

I think that would be Wild Mark above...

Aye NOT I ........ my lens came from a fine fellow in Melbourne Australia ...... someone else is now the proud owner

normhead · 08-03-2015, 07:22 AM

I've been watching for copies of this lens for years, not that I can afford it, but last time I saw one at $5000 i was prepared to jump in my car and drive 200 miles to pick it up. Someone else beat me to it. Unfortunately, the Canadian dollar being what it is, this one is $6000 for me, not $5000, and a string of unfortunate events means it'll be a year or two before I start looking again.

Wild Mark · 08-03-2015, 07:32 AM

Yes, these are not going cheap. I bought mine from a recent PF advertisement for market price - although I got a good deal as I didn't have to 'import' and pay ridiculous taxes.

norm - I hope you have a windfall or two to turn the tide.

normhead · 08-03-2015, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

Yes, these are not going cheap. I bought mine from a recent PF advertisement for market price - although I got a good deal as I didn't have to 'import' and pay ridiculous taxes.

norm - I hope you have a windfall or two to turn the tide.

Thanks, we can always hope.

**Weevil** · 08-03-2015, 08:42 AM

Hopefully it's one of our fellows PF member! ;-)

---------- Post added 2015-08-03 at 11:45 ----------

Originally posted by normhead

I've been watching for copies of this lens for years, not that I can afford it, but last time I saw one at $5000 i was prepared to jump in my car and drive 200 miles to pick it up. Someone else beat me to it. Unfortunately, the Canadian dollar being what it is, this one is $6000 for me, not $5000, and a string of unfortunate events means it'll be a year or two before I start looking again.

Norm, with the current exchange rate, it would be closer to 30% more, so 6500$ + import fees (another 10-15%), so it would make more that 7000 CAN$...

the current exchange rate is discouraging us to buy outside of Canada...

littledrawe · 08-04-2015, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by Clinton

I would buy this lens so freaking fast if I didn't have one.

Don't you need more stuff to weigh your safe down??

pathdoc · 08-04-2015, 02:03 AM

The polar opposite of the 40mm XS in every way related to portability and compactness of profile. Bundled together they would make the perfect "odd couple".

starjedi · 08-04-2015, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by starjedi

The rumored price for Nikon 200-500 F5.6 is below $1500( as worked with Tamron)..

Updates：Nikon 200-500 F5.6 is $1399.99!

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bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by Weevil Can't say, but when i switched from Sigma 150-500 to this one, the difference IQ , color etc was HUGE! This lens can also make nice macro-like shots @600mm btw... ;-) Bourdon / Bumble Bee [Bombus sp.] by Sylvain Cote, sur Flickr I wish I hadn't seen that shot. Wonderful!

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Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,912	How is the lens not sold yet? Has anyone called to check on it? ---------- Post added 07-30-2015 at 08:13 PM ---------- Originally posted by bossa A sigma 150-600 plus a D810 is a cheaper combination. Any idea as to how the lenses compare? I expect the sigma is budget and produces budget results while the Pentax isn't budget and produces pro results, but then again, I don't have a 150-600 to play with. I have a bigma and it's great, until you use pro gear.

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Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Re: performance of the 250-600 ...... well I can't speak of the Sigma 150-600, but I can speak of another comparison. The FA250-600 performs marginally better than my F300 at 300mm @f5.6 (for both lenses). Also, I had opportunity to compare with the DA300 the other day (really quick comparison) and again, the FA250-600 had superior results. The FA*250-600 is really hard to handle (if mobile) but in my opinion it is worth the handling trauma - it is producing pro grade quality!

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starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932	Originally posted by Wild Mark Re: performance of the 250-600 ...... well I can't speak of the Sigma 150-600, but I can speak of another comparison. The FA250-600 performs marginally better than my F300 at 300mm @f5.6 (for both lenses). Also, I had opportunity to compare with the DA300 the other day (really quick comparison) and again, the FA250-600 had superior results. The FA*250-600 is really hard to handle (if mobile) but in my opinion it is worth the handling trauma - it is producing pro grade quality! The rumored price for Nikon 200-500 F5.6 is below $1500( as worked with Tamron)..

08-03-2015, 05:09 AM	#20
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Nice price point. Comparisons are inevitable - it will be interesting to compare.

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vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029 Original Poster	Somebody bought it.

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panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by vonBaloney Somebody bought it. I think that would be *Wild Mark* above...

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Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by panoguy I think that would be *Wild Mark* above... Aye NOT I ........ my lens came from a fine fellow in Melbourne Australia ...... someone else is now the proud owner

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I've been watching for copies of this lens for years, not that I can afford it, but last time I saw one at $5000 i was prepared to jump in my car and drive 200 miles to pick it up. Someone else beat me to it. Unfortunately, the Canadian dollar being what it is, this one is $6000 for me, not $5000, and a string of unfortunate events means it'll be a year or two before I start looking again.

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Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Yes, these are not going cheap. I bought mine from a recent PF advertisement for market price - although I got a good deal as I didn't have to 'import' and pay ridiculous taxes. norm - I hope you have a windfall or two to turn the tide.

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Wild Mark Yes, these are not going cheap. I bought mine from a recent PF advertisement for market price - although I got a good deal as I didn't have to 'import' and pay ridiculous taxes. norm - I hope you have a windfall or two to turn the tide. Thanks, we can always hope.

08-03-2015, 08:42 AM	#27
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,446	Hopefully it's one of our fellows PF member! ;-) ---------- Post added 2015-08-03 at 11:45 ---------- Originally posted by normhead I've been watching for copies of this lens for years, not that I can afford it, but last time I saw one at $5000 i was prepared to jump in my car and drive 200 miles to pick it up. Someone else beat me to it. Unfortunately, the Canadian dollar being what it is, this one is $6000 for me, not $5000, and a string of unfortunate events means it'll be a year or two before I start looking again. Norm, with the current exchange rate, it would be closer to 30% more, so 6500$ + import fees (another 10-15%), so it would make more that 7000 CAN$... the current exchange rate is discouraging us to buy outside of Canada...

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starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932	Originally posted by starjedi The rumored price for Nikon 200-500 F5.6 is below $1500( as worked with Tamron).. Updates：Nikon 200-500 F5.6 is $1399.99!