Review on 📷 Pentax SMC DA 60-250mm f/4 ED IF SDM Telephoto Zoom Lens with Case for Pentax DSLR Cameras by Scott Schram

I bought this lens used from Revain inventory. I had some concerns about buying a used lens with an unknown history, but was a bit relieved because Revain was behind it. So I jumped in and I'm very glad I did. On a side note, the packaging of the lens itself was as you would expect; The lens was well attached and everything helped soften the lens and hold it firmly in place. The box it came in was fine too, but the outer box didn't have spacers so the box with the lens could bounce around pretty easily. I was a bit apprehensive at first as it seemed like the packaging should have been better, but the lens was perfect and everything worked exactly as it should. The Pentax packaging was so excellent that the Pentax made up for any bouncing in the outer packaging. I used to have a Pentax 18-250mm zoom lens. It's not fair to compare these two lenses - the 60-250mm is way better than the lens - weather resistant, with much better glass, faster and smoother SDM focusing and more than double the price. But the zoom range overlaps so much that it's logical to compare them, if only to see if the much heavier weight, size and price are worth it. In my opinion yes, it is much larger than the lens in every way! Some things I've liked so far: > Focusing: This lens is much faster, more accurate and quieter than the 18-250 screw-on lens. This lens has a silky smooth feel and snaps into place quickly and smoothly. - Focus area. A quick photo I took was a gecko on the fence in front of my shop at a full 250mm. The guy was about 6 inches long and the head and torso are very much in focus, but it softens up nicely and smooths out the background nicely. I wasn't really trying to do anything - just trying to catch the gecko before it ran away - but the resulting photo was amazing!. And that's true whether you're shooting at an extreme zoom range and can even shoot wide open still at f4. The 18-250mm zoom lens, like most lenses, is a lens that can produce surprisingly good photos, if you understand its limitations. open if possible, expect softness when shooting at 18mm or over 200mm. However, this is not the case with 60-250 mm. I already had the confidence that I could pull out the lens and shoot in a hurry, with the confidence that I would still get good pictures. Do you have more time? You can get really excellent goalkeepers as it takes a few more seconds to set the right aperture etc for the best shot. > Weather Resistant: I haven't tested this yet, but it's one of the reasons I'm comparing this lens have chosen to other options out there. It's nice to know you can work in less than ideal conditions and not worry about your lens or camera! minuses? Of course! First of all, you need to know that the lens is heavy and big! But when you want a practically professional lens with a focal length longer than 150mm, it gets big and heavy! In fact, the two 70-200mm lenses I tested were both heavier and larger. But it's not the kind of lens you know you wear around your neck! The lens of the k-5 just suits me. Perfect balance and a feeling of confidence every time I pick it up. Second, I now need a wide-angle zoom! Of course, the 18-250 is excellent as a versatile lens that can be used for almost any need. The 60-250mm lens covers a wide range, but the wide-angle zoom is next on my list! Summary: If you want a lens that inspires confidence that you can use it and shoot in almost any circumstance, then there are photos that convey a feeling that makes a clear difference between a quality photo and a good shot, and if you're ready to test your skills with a lens, this is a great addition to your arsenal. I have no hesitation in recommending this lens as superb!