SMC Pentax FA 250-600mm f5.6 ED

SMC Pentax FA 250-600mm f5.6 ED · **1 Like**

Used SMC Pentax FA 250-600mm f5.6 ED - 1 YEAR GTEE

cmohr · 02-16-2022, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

They are for steel. A fancy 32 Amp kiln for kitchen knives, and a more basic (but 45" long!) 20 Amp kiln for swords

If you're interested to see what I get up to, look HERE

I do like a Damascus Steel Blade , Forged In Fire is one of my favorite shows.
As Doug Marcaida says "This Sword will KEEL"

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

It's a beautiful lens to use, but unless your arm muscles are like the 'Rock' the chances are you will need a tripod with a gimbal head.

It's actually quite amazing how easy it is to use one of these size lenses on the right Gimbal and Tripod combo, basically almost anti-gravity. I'm still half thinking about it.

Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 02-17-2022 at 12:38 AM.

**luftfluss** · 02-18-2022, 07:43 AM - **1 Like**

"Out of stock"

ZOMG!!!!!

**Weevil** · 02-21-2022, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

It's a beautiful lens to use, but unless your arm muscles are like the 'Rock' the chances are you will need a tripod with a gimbal head.

This is not a lens for hands free handling. However, with a monopod, a beanbag, or standing on an object to stabilize it, it's workable... otherwise, yes a sturdy tripod + head, and also a lens support provides the sharpest images you can get at 600mm

**StigVidar** · 02-21-2022, 11:42 PM

Originally posted by Weevil

This is not a lens for hands free handling. However, with a monopod, a beanbag, or standing on an object to stabilize it, it's workable... otherwise, yes a sturdy tripod + head, and also a lens support provides the sharpest images you can get at 600mm

I found my F*250-600/5.6 to be sharper @300/5.6 than DA*300/4 @f/5.6. And I think most agree that DA*300 stopped down to 5.6 is sharp.

**Weevil** · 02-22-2022, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by StigVidar

I found my F*250-600/5.6 to be sharper @300/5.6 than DA*300/4 @f/5.6. And I think most agree that DA*300 stopped down to 5.6 is sharp.

I never made this comparison, but that's interesting! I might do it in a near future.

cmohr · 02-22-2022, 03:24 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

"Out of stock"

ZOMG!!!!!

It wasn't me..

**Weevil** · 02-22-2022, 10:44 PM - **1 Like**

@Ducatigaz : It would have helped for your nice set images of the close Fox...
it's OOS, was it you?

Ducatigaz · 02-23-2022, 01:47 AM

No, not me Sylvain

**gofour3** · 02-23-2022, 09:01 AM

Nice lens, but with no trunk......

I've seen a lot of Pentax super telephoto lenses lately, in all formats, with the trunk missing. Not sure how you can "misplace" something that big, hopefully the original owner did not just chuck it???

Phil.

**Weevil** · 02-24-2022, 09:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gofour3

Nice lens, but with no trunk......

I've seen a lot of Pentax super telephoto lenses lately, in all formats, with the trunk missing. Not sure how you can "misplace" something that big, hopefully the original owner did not just chuck it???

Phil.

I personally have the original case, but I don't use it, it's too easy to scratch, and damage. So if that's for the "collection" value, it's preferable to have one. If that's only for carrying aroung, there are other DIY solutions.
In my case, I use a very sturdy and sealed tool box to carry it around, Added internal padding, silicagel for humidity, a temp + relative humidity sensor. So when I use it in cold weather, I leave it inside until it get at the room temperature. Also, it's less appealing for the thieves...compared to a silver big box with that large PENTAX logo.

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02-16-2022, 09:49 PM	#16
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock They are for steel. A fancy 32 Amp kiln for kitchen knives, and a more basic (but 45" long!) 20 Amp kiln for swords If you're interested to see what I get up to, look HERE I do like a Damascus Steel Blade , Forged In Fire is one of my favorite shows. As Doug Marcaida says "This Sword will KEEL" Originally posted by NZ_Ross It's a beautiful lens to use, but unless your arm muscles are like the 'Rock' the chances are you will need a tripod with a gimbal head. It's actually quite amazing how easy it is to use one of these size lenses on the right Gimbal and Tripod combo, basically almost anti-gravity. I'm still half thinking about it. Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 02-17-2022 at 12:38 AM.

02-18-2022, 07:43 AM - 1 Like	#17
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	"Out of stock" ZOMG!!!!!

02-21-2022, 07:41 PM	#18
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by NZ_Ross It's a beautiful lens to use, but unless your arm muscles are like the 'Rock' the chances are you will need a tripod with a gimbal head. This is not a lens for hands free handling. However, with a monopod, a beanbag, or standing on an object to stabilize it, it's workable... otherwise, yes a sturdy tripod + head, and also a lens support provides the sharpest images you can get at 600mm

02-21-2022, 11:42 PM	#19
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 702	Originally posted by Weevil This is not a lens for hands free handling. However, with a monopod, a beanbag, or standing on an object to stabilize it, it's workable... otherwise, yes a sturdy tripod + head, and also a lens support provides the sharpest images you can get at 600mm I found my F250-600/5.6 to be sharper @300/5.6 than DA300/4 @f/5.6. And I think most agree that DA*300 stopped down to 5.6 is sharp.

02-22-2022, 07:03 AM	#20
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by StigVidar I found my F250-600/5.6 to be sharper @300/5.6 than DA300/4 @f/5.6. And I think most agree that DA*300 stopped down to 5.6 is sharp. I never made this comparison, but that's interesting! I might do it in a near future.

02-22-2022, 03:24 PM - 1 Like	#21
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	Originally posted by luftfluss "Out of stock" ZOMG!!!!! It wasn't me..

02-22-2022, 10:44 PM - 1 Like	#22
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	@Ducatigaz : It would have helped for your nice set images of the close Fox... it's OOS, was it you?

02-23-2022, 01:47 AM	#23
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,500 Original Poster	No, not me Sylvain

02-23-2022, 09:01 AM	#24
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,088	Nice lens, but with no trunk...... I've seen a lot of Pentax super telephoto lenses lately, in all formats, with the trunk missing. Not sure how you can "misplace" something that big, hopefully the original owner did not just chuck it??? Phil.

02-24-2022, 09:44 PM - 1 Like	#25
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by gofour3 Nice lens, but with no trunk...... I've seen a lot of Pentax super telephoto lenses lately, in all formats, with the trunk missing. Not sure how you can "misplace" something that big, hopefully the original owner did not just chuck it??? Phil. I personally have the original case, but I don't use it, it's too easy to scratch, and damage. So if that's for the "collection" value, it's preferable to have one. If that's only for carrying aroung, there are other DIY solutions. In my case, I use a very sturdy and sealed tool box to carry it around, Added internal padding, silicagel for humidity, a temp + relative humidity sensor. So when I use it in cold weather, I leave it inside until it get at the room temperature. Also, it's less appealing for the thieves...compared to a silver big box with that large PENTAX logo.

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