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

max_pyne · 08-11-2015, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Originally posted by starjedi Quote Updates：Nikon 200-500 F5.6 is $1399.99! It's impressive that it's so cheap, based on some of their other premium lens prices... Then again it's rather slow at F5.6. But it is an FX lens!

yep it's cheap for what it is... especially compared to the D-FA 150-450 which i think would be the competition in Pentax. And then its 5.6 through the whole range the DFA is 4.5-5.6 which is faster at the "wide" end

rrstuff · 08-11-2015, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by Adam

It's impressive that it's so cheap, based on some of their other premium lens prices...

Then again it's rather slow at F5.6. But it is an FX lens!

It's probably not as 'premium' as the other ones. The skipped the gold ring designation and market it towards 'enthusiasts' rather than professionals, and don't mention 'durability' in their news blurb. It will be probably a consumer-grade build.

Adam · 08-11-2015, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by max_pyne

yep it's cheap for what it is... especially compared to the D-FA 150-450 which i think would be the competition in Pentax. And then its 5.6 through the whole range the DFA is 4.5-5.6 which is faster at the "wide" end

The 150-450 would compete with Nikon's 80-400mm, which is also F4.5-5.6. Similar price range too. It would be nice for Pentax to have a more affordable super tele beyond 300mm IMO.

max_pyne · 08-12-2015, 07:35 AM

so i is more of a competition to the Bigmas? with the advantage of being faster?

ElJamoquio · 08-14-2015, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by max_pyne

so i is more of a competition to the Bigmas? with the advantage of being faster?

Yup. I'd much rather have a little bit faster on these lenses

Borrelli · 08-24-2015, 02:09 AM

Originally posted by max_pyne

I got this lens...:-)

I spent some time cleaning and it looks quite good again...

How I did clean the Lens & Cover:
The lens had those ugly duct tape marks from the glue. I tested different options on the bottom of the the collar and found that Ethanol is working the best for getting rid of the marks and not dissolving the silver coating.
Hope this helps someone else!

Great lens, not something I currently aspire to given weight and size. I wanted to say thank you for the cleaning tip. I just used medical grade alcohol on my FA* 300 4.5 and it really improved the silver finish a lot. I used it on every outside surface like the grip and also the mount area and around the front element. Ended up with very black wipes, so that's some years of grime wiped away.

max_pyne · 08-25-2015, 01:14 AM

Good to hear it helped someone else :-)

max_pyne · 08-31-2015, 02:18 AM

I get there, still need to improve my technique to get more keepers... bokeh is very nice

Wild Mark · 08-31-2015, 03:42 AM

A shot of the moon

Wild Mark · 08-31-2015, 03:43 AM

and another - sturgeon moon from the weekend - I used a recently acquired Pentax 1.4X L rear converter with this shot

MWLMWL · 08-31-2015, 11:21 AM

I live part time in Canada and part time in the US. I have an Absolute MINT Condition FA* 250-600mm IF ED to sell. Even the metal carrying case is like brand new! eBay and PayPal fees have gotten pretty crazy these days, almost $1,000 on this lens. Where is the best place to sell it and what is the safest payment option?

photolady95 · 08-31-2015, 11:25 AM

Here on our own Marketplace:

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max_pyne · 08-31-2015, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by MWLMWL

I live part time in Canada and part time in the US. I have an Absolute MINT Condition FA* 250-600mm IF ED to sell. Even the metal carrying case is like brand new! eBay and PayPal fees have gotten pretty crazy these days, almost $1,000 on this lens. Where is the best place to sell it and what is the safest payment option?

why are you selling it?

max_pyne · 08-31-2015, 12:56 PM

i just got one and so far i'm really happy with it.

Wild Mark · 08-31-2015, 02:42 PM

I would sell here too. It is where I picked mine up.

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08-11-2015, 11:25 AM	#48
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by max_pyne yep it's cheap for what it is... especially compared to the D-FA 150-450 which i think would be the competition in Pentax. And then its 5.6 through the whole range the DFA is 4.5-5.6 which is faster at the "wide" end The 150-450 would compete with Nikon's 80-400mm, which is also F4.5-5.6. Similar price range too. It would be nice for Pentax to have a more affordable super tele beyond 300mm IMO. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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08-11-2015, 01:55 AM	#46
max_pyne Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: zurich Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 409	Originally posted by Adam Originally posted by starjedi Quote Updates：Nikon 200-500 F5.6 is $1399.99! It's impressive that it's so cheap, based on some of their other premium lens prices... Then again it's rather slow at F5.6. But it is an FX lens! yep it's cheap for what it is... especially compared to the D-FA 150-450 which i think would be the competition in Pentax. And then its 5.6 through the whole range the DFA is 4.5-5.6 which is faster at the "wide" end

08-11-2015, 09:19 AM	#47
rrstuff Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pasadena, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,126	Originally posted by Adam It's impressive that it's so cheap, based on some of their other premium lens prices... Then again it's rather slow at F5.6. But it is an FX lens! It's probably not as 'premium' as the other ones. The skipped the gold ring designation and market it towards 'enthusiasts' rather than professionals, and don't mention 'durability' in their news blurb. It will be probably a consumer-grade build.

08-12-2015, 07:35 AM	#49
max_pyne Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: zurich Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 409	so i is more of a competition to the Bigmas? with the advantage of being faster?

08-14-2015, 10:09 AM	#50
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by max_pyne so i is more of a competition to the Bigmas? with the advantage of being faster? Yup. I'd much rather have a little bit faster on these lenses

08-24-2015, 02:09 AM	#51
Borrelli Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Utrecht Posts: 124	Originally posted by max_pyne I got this lens...:-) I spent some time cleaning and it looks quite good again... How I did clean the Lens & Cover: The lens had those ugly duct tape marks from the glue. I tested different options on the bottom of the the collar and found that Ethanol is working the best for getting rid of the marks and not dissolving the silver coating. Hope this helps someone else! Great lens, not something I currently aspire to given weight and size. I wanted to say thank you for the cleaning tip. I just used medical grade alcohol on my FA* 300 4.5 and it really improved the silver finish a lot. I used it on every outside surface like the grip and also the mount area and around the front element. Ended up with very black wipes, so that's some years of grime wiped away.

08-25-2015, 01:14 AM	#52
max_pyne Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: zurich Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 409	Good to hear it helped someone else :-)

08-31-2015, 11:21 AM	#56
MWLMWL New Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 15	I live part time in Canada and part time in the US. I have an Absolute MINT Condition FA* 250-600mm IF ED to sell. Even the metal carrying case is like brand new! eBay and PayPal fees have gotten pretty crazy these days, almost $1,000 on this lens. Where is the best place to sell it and what is the safest payment option?

08-31-2015, 11:25 AM	#57
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Here on our own Marketplace: The Photographer's Marketplace - PentaxForums.com

08-31-2015, 12:53 PM	#58
max_pyne Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: zurich Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 409	Originally posted by MWLMWL I live part time in Canada and part time in the US. I have an Absolute MINT Condition FA* 250-600mm IF ED to sell. Even the metal carrying case is like brand new! eBay and PayPal fees have gotten pretty crazy these days, almost $1,000 on this lens. Where is the best place to sell it and what is the safest payment option? why are you selling it?

08-31-2015, 02:42 PM	#60
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	I would sell here too. It is where I picked mine up.

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