DA* 60-250mm F4, show us what it can do.

bymy141 · 09-17-2010, 04:08 AM

I think John M Flores does not own this lens (John?), so let's show him what it's got.

- Bert

bymy141 · 09-17-2010, 04:17 AM

Here are a few African Wildlife examples (with a K-7):

- Bert

**StephenMerola** · 09-17-2010, 06:56 AM

Wow Bert. That first photo is beautiful!!

goddo31 · 09-17-2010, 06:58 AM

You know, I was actually hoping someone would create this thread... Thanks Bert! I am considering purchasing this lens sometime soon. And that first image is amazing, awesome!

Frogfish · 09-17-2010, 12:50 PM

I literally uttered 'oh Wow' ! on seeing #1. All great shots though - I loved #2 as well.

jsherman999 · 09-17-2010, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by bymy141

Here are a few African Wildlife examples (with a K-7):

- Bert

Bert, those images have just sold a bunch of 60-250 f/4!'s Nice shooting there, and that lens looks like a winner.

.

johnmflores · 09-17-2010, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by bymy141

I think John M Flores does not own this lens (John?), so let's show him what it's got.

- Bert

1. You are correct, I do not own this lens..
2. Your first photo makes me want to.

Well played, sir!

bymy141 · 09-18-2010, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by johnmflores

1. You are correct, I do not own this lens..
2. Your first photo makes me want to.

Well played, sir!

You are welcome, John!

Here are a few more, the previous stuff was all taken in Zambia.
Now a few 60-250mm examples from Uganda, last month:

I like the kid looking on his knees!

On lake Albert:

Tree lion:

A few gorilla pictures:

Are there any other DA* 60-250mm owners out there?

- Bert

8540tomg · 09-18-2010, 08:11 AM

Great images Bert.

Thanks for sharing. The lion and that last gorilla shot are outstanding. Damn - add this lens that LBA list.

Tom G

Mike.P® · 09-18-2010, 08:19 AM

I find the 60-250mm to be very good for "people" shots on the K10D.

It really seems to have come into it's own on the K-7 though.

GaryH · 09-18-2010, 02:18 PM

Great pictures. I rented a 60-250 last year and it failed on me after one picture. The one of the O rings came unseated and would not allow zoom or focus. I have always liked that focal length and think I might someday have to sell my DA*50-135 to buy one. I really like the 50-135 but it stays at home most of the time in favor of my 55-300mm for the extra reach. Anyone own both lenses? Which one is your most used??

Mike.P® · 09-18-2010, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by GaryH

Great pictures. I rented a 60-250 last year and it failed on me after one picture. The one of the O rings came unseated and would not allow zoom or focus. I have always liked that focal length and think I might someday have to sell my DA*50-135 to buy one. I really like the 50-135 but it stays at home most of the time in favor of my 55-300mm for the extra reach. Anyone own both lenses? Which one is your most used??

I had both. Sold the 50-135mm recently as I never used it, fantastic IQ but the focus speed was just so painfully slow.

GaryH · 09-18-2010, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

I had both. Sold the 50-135mm recently as I never used it, fantastic IQ but the focus speed was just so painfully slow.

that is what I am kind of afraid of happening with mine. I find that family events is the best use I have for the 50-135. Sometimes feel like selling it and getting a 70-200 or the 60-250. I would probably get more use out of one of those.

Christopher M.W.T · 09-18-2010, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by bymy141

Here are a few African Wildlife examples (with a K-7):

- Bert

One word...

WOW!

Amazing photos man.

Christopher M.W.T · 09-18-2010, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

I had both. Sold the 50-135mm recently as I never used it, fantastic IQ but the focus speed was just so painfully slow.

Thats a shame, I've used my 50-135 to shoot sports with K-7 and got awesome results.

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09-17-2010, 04:08 AM	#1
bymy141 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563	*DA 60-250mm F4, show us what it can do.** I think John M Flores does not own this lens (John?), so let's show him what it's got. - Bert

09-17-2010, 04:17 AM	#2
bymy141 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563 Original Poster	Here are a few African Wildlife examples (with a K-7): - Bert

09-17-2010, 06:56 AM	#3
StephenMerola Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 423	Wow Bert. That first photo is beautiful!!

09-17-2010, 06:58 AM	#4
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	You know, I was actually hoping someone would create this thread... Thanks Bert! I am considering purchasing this lens sometime soon. And that first image is amazing, awesome!

09-17-2010, 12:50 PM	#5
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	I literally uttered 'oh Wow' ! on seeing #1. All great shots though - I loved #2 as well.

09-17-2010, 01:02 PM	#6
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by bymy141 Here are a few African Wildlife examples (with a K-7): - Bert Bert, those images have just sold a bunch of 60-250 f/4!'s Nice shooting there, and that lens looks like a winner. .

09-17-2010, 01:23 PM	#7
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by bymy141 I think John M Flores does not own this lens (John?), so let's show him what it's got. - Bert 1. You are correct, I do not own this lens.. 2. Your first photo makes me want to. Well played, sir!

09-18-2010, 04:42 AM	#8
bymy141 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563 Original Poster	Originally posted by johnmflores 1. You are correct, I do not own this lens.. 2. Your first photo makes me want to. Well played, sir! You are welcome, John! Here are a few more, the previous stuff was all taken in Zambia. Now a few 60-250mm examples from Uganda, last month: I like the kid looking on his knees! On lake Albert: Tree lion: A few gorilla pictures: Are there any other DA* 60-250mm owners out there? - Bert

09-18-2010, 08:11 AM	#9
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Great images Bert. Thanks for sharing. The lion and that last gorilla shot are outstanding. Damn - add this lens that LBA list. Tom G

09-18-2010, 08:19 AM	#10
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	I find the 60-250mm to be very good for "people" shots on the K10D. It really seems to have come into it's own on the K-7 though.

09-18-2010, 02:18 PM	#11
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764	Great pictures. I rented a 60-250 last year and it failed on me after one picture. The one of the O rings came unseated and would not allow zoom or focus. I have always liked that focal length and think I might someday have to sell my DA*50-135 to buy one. I really like the 50-135 but it stays at home most of the time in favor of my 55-300mm for the extra reach. Anyone own both lenses? Which one is your most used??

09-18-2010, 03:30 PM	#12
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by GaryH Great pictures. I rented a 60-250 last year and it failed on me after one picture. The one of the O rings came unseated and would not allow zoom or focus. I have always liked that focal length and think I might someday have to sell my DA*50-135 to buy one. I really like the 50-135 but it stays at home most of the time in favor of my 55-300mm for the extra reach. Anyone own both lenses? Which one is your most used?? I had both. Sold the 50-135mm recently as I never used it, fantastic IQ but the focus speed was just so painfully slow.

09-18-2010, 04:19 PM	#13
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764	Originally posted by Mike.P® I had both. Sold the 50-135mm recently as I never used it, fantastic IQ but the focus speed was just so painfully slow. that is what I am kind of afraid of happening with mine. I find that family events is the best use I have for the 50-135. Sometimes feel like selling it and getting a 70-200 or the 60-250. I would probably get more use out of one of those.

09-18-2010, 08:40 PM	#14
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689	Originally posted by bymy141 Here are a few African Wildlife examples (with a K-7): - Bert One word... WOW! Amazing photos man.

09-18-2010, 08:40 PM	#15
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689	Originally posted by Mike.P® I had both. Sold the 50-135mm recently as I never used it, fantastic IQ but the focus speed was just so painfully slow. Thats a shame, I've used my 50-135 to shoot sports with K-7 and got awesome results.