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SMC Pentax-DA* 60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Definitely not my fave walking around lens; it's too heavy for that.
But this lens is like the Sword of Heroes in Kung Fu Panda: unbelievably sharp.
The attached pic is cropped down to only 27% of the original.
It was taken on an older K10D.
It was snapped in JPG mode (because I'm a dunce sometimes).
And it's still beautifully sharp.

garywakeling · 03-28-2021, 11:32 AM

Wow, fantastic shot, so detailed and wonderful lens too

**Kerrowdown** · 03-28-2021, 02:56 PM

Cracking close up portrait image.

**Tonytee** · 03-29-2021, 02:06 AM

Brilliant and Owlstanding capture. Many thnx for posting.

tt

**K2 to K50** · 03-31-2021, 01:39 AM

Originally posted by thorswolf

SMC Pentax-DA* 60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Definitely not my fave walking around lens; it's too heavy for that.

Originally posted by thorswolf

Ho - try the 150-450mm. I have just taken ownership of it a week ago. But yes - compared to say the 55-300mm PLM, the 60-250mm is a heavy lens.

But this lens is like the Sword of Heroes in Kung Fu Panda: unbelievably sharp.
And it's still beautifully sharp.

Sharp? Well - that pic certainly backs you up there!! It is truly amazing - one of the sharpest pics I have seen on the forums, and that is really saying something. Amazing image.

**dipo 1** · 03-31-2021, 08:59 AM

Great shot, if looks could kill this guy (?) has got it.

**Kevin B123** · 06-17-2021, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by thorswolf

SMC Pentax-DA* 60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Definitely not my fave walking around lens; it's too heavy for that.
But this lens is like the Sword of Heroes in Kung Fu Panda: unbelievably sharp.
The attached pic is cropped down to only 27% of the original.
It was taken on an older K10D.
It was snapped in JPG mode (because I'm a dunce sometimes).
And it's still beautifully sharp.

Wonderful detail in this shot, really nice. TFS.

**ToddK** · 06-17-2021, 11:34 AM

Fantastic image! I have the lens and agree 100% with you on its fantastic sharpness and resolution. The only downside is its less than stellar autofocus.

RobG · 06-17-2021, 06:33 PM

It's certainly very sharp. Cool shot! I'd love to get a good daytime shot of an owl.

**henrikpedersen33** · 12-19-2021, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by thorswolf

SMC Pentax-DA* 60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Definitely not my fave walking around lens; it's too heavy for that.
But this lens is like the Sword of Heroes in Kung Fu Panda: unbelievably sharp.
The attached pic is cropped down to only 27% of the original.
It was taken on an older K10D.
It was snapped in JPG mode (because I'm a dunce sometimes).
And it's still beautifully sharp.

I see you ! .....

**StiffLegged** · 12-19-2021, 02:23 PM

Marvellous owl portrait, that's a keeper! Of course it would be so much better if shot on (insert brand/model here) but I'm sure I don't know how??

**Sailor** · 12-19-2021, 05:13 PM

Wow - impressive. Great shooting.

Jer

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03-31-2021, 01:39 AM	#5
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	Originally posted by thorswolf SMC Pentax-DA* 60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Definitely not my fave walking around lens; it's too heavy for that. Originally posted by thorswolf Ho - try the 150-450mm. I have just taken ownership of it a week ago. But yes - compared to say the 55-300mm PLM, the 60-250mm is a heavy lens. But this lens is like the Sword of Heroes in Kung Fu Panda: unbelievably sharp. And it's still beautifully sharp. Sharp? Well - that pic certainly backs you up there!! It is truly amazing - one of the sharpest pics I have seen on the forums, and that is really saying something. Amazing image.

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03-28-2021, 11:32 AM	#2
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,773	Wow, fantastic shot, so detailed and wonderful lens too

03-28-2021, 02:56 PM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Cracking close up portrait image.

03-29-2021, 02:06 AM	#4
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,531	Brilliant and Owlstanding capture. Many thnx for posting. tt

03-31-2021, 08:59 AM	#6
dipo 1 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 374	Great shot, if looks could kill this guy (?) has got it.

06-17-2021, 11:27 AM	#7
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,187	Originally posted by thorswolf SMC Pentax-DA* 60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Definitely not my fave walking around lens; it's too heavy for that. But this lens is like the Sword of Heroes in Kung Fu Panda: unbelievably sharp. The attached pic is cropped down to only 27% of the original. It was taken on an older K10D. It was snapped in JPG mode (because I'm a dunce sometimes). And it's still beautifully sharp. Wonderful detail in this shot, really nice. TFS.

06-17-2021, 11:34 AM	#8
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Fantastic image! I have the lens and agree 100% with you on its fantastic sharpness and resolution. The only downside is its less than stellar autofocus.

06-17-2021, 06:33 PM	#9
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	It's certainly very sharp. Cool shot! I'd love to get a good daytime shot of an owl.

12-19-2021, 01:34 PM	#10
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,632	Originally posted by thorswolf SMC Pentax-DA* 60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Definitely not my fave walking around lens; it's too heavy for that. But this lens is like the Sword of Heroes in Kung Fu Panda: unbelievably sharp. The attached pic is cropped down to only 27% of the original. It was taken on an older K10D. It was snapped in JPG mode (because I'm a dunce sometimes). And it's still beautifully sharp. I see you ! .....

12-19-2021, 02:23 PM	#11
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,636	Marvellous owl portrait, that's a keeper! Of course it would be so much better if shot on (insert brand/model here) but I'm sure I don't know how??

12-19-2021, 05:13 PM	#12
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Wow - impressive. Great shooting. Jer

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