DA* 60-250mm F4 .......... When?

[Zenten]

Yes, when is this lens reaching our shores?

Where to get the lens specifications?

Anyone? Thanks.

[art2d2]

I'm also waiting for this lens. Not much information available, the only info I can find was from the press annoucement in dpreview. http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08...ntaxlenses.asp

There was a change of this lens when it was first announced, added a tripod collar, and I believe there should be some extra improvements to it. As you can see the estimated marketing of this lens is at summer 08. The 17-70 has already been announced, but so far no news on the DA60-250.

[flowerpot]

i wait until my neck very long still no news...its already long enough...

anyway they better come soon, else im going for other alternative...

[hjbyeo]

Guys, if you've gotten the 50-135 f2.8, would you all still consider to have this? Or would you just go straight for DA*300?

Man.. my neck so long liao waiting for this (end up didn't wait and went for the DA*50-135).

Or guys, at least the Tamron 70-200 is around the corner, and its 2.8!

[flowerpot]

but i need fast AF...tamron no SDM 50-135 is too short...sianz...

[dnaxe]

Originally Posted by hjbyeo Guys, if you've gotten the 50-135 f2.8, would you all still consider to have this? Or would you just go straight for DA*300? Man.. my neck so long liao waiting for this (end up didn't wait and went for the DA*50-135). Or guys, at least the Tamron 70-200 is around the corner, and its 2.8!

you've bought a 50-135?!

[art2d2]

Originally Posted by hjbyeo Guys, if you've gotten the 50-135 f2.8, would you all still consider to have this? Or would you just go straight for DA*300? Man.. my neck so long liao waiting for this (end up didn't wait and went for the DA*50-135). Or guys, at least the Tamron 70-200 is around the corner, and its 2.8!

I would still go for the 60-250, its more for outdoor shooting. 50-135 is for indoor event/stage shooting.

[longko]

Originally Posted by dnaxe you've bought a 50-135?!

Yes, he has a 50-135mm. I think it's like a kit lens to him But what do I know, only meet him once^^

[Zenten]

Have the 16-50 and just got the 50-135mm yesterday....... if only the 60-250 had come sooner, I wouldn't have bought it................

Anyway 50-135 could still be a good portraiture lens ................

[longko]

Originally Posted by Zenten Have the 16-50 and just got the 50-135mm yesterday....... if only the 60-250 had come sooner, I wouldn't have bought it................ Anyway 50-135 could still be a good portraiture lens ................

I'm also waiting to see how good the 60-250mm. If it's like the case of Canon 70-200mm f2.8 vs f4, then it'll be really worth getting

[sbc]

Originally Posted by Zenten Anyway 50-135 could still be a good portraiture lens ................

50-135 IS a good portraiture lens, from what I have seen.
50mm is good for 1/2 body shots and with 135mm you can really get very tight head shots.

[istDeS]

Originally Posted by Zenten Have the 16-50 and just got the 50-135mm yesterday....... if only the 60-250 had come sooner, I wouldn't have bought it................ Anyway 50-135 could still be a good portraiture lens ................

That's good. Get what you need. Hopefully will see the 60-250 available early next year.

[istDeS]

Originally Posted by hjbyeo Guys, if you've gotten the 50-135 f2.8, would you all still consider to have this? Or would you just go straight for DA*300? Man.. my neck so long liao waiting for this (end up didn't wait and went for the DA*50-135). Or guys, at least the Tamron 70-200 is around the corner, and its 2.8!

I was enlightened yesterday. You have to ask yourself first, you NEED it or you just WANT it. If i get the 60-250, it will be a want and not need.

[hjbyeo]

Originally Posted by longko Yes, he has a 50-135mm. I think it's like a kit lens to him But what do I know, only meet him once^^

hahaha... actually I use the DA35mm and the A50mm f2.8 more than any lens I ever had. But yes, the 50-135 is indeed a very very useful lens. AND not as heavy as the 70-200 f2.8! Hey, we'll meet more once you start your master class on Macro.

Originally Posted by art2d2 I would still go for the 60-250, its more for outdoor shooting. 50-135 is for indoor event/stage shooting.

Versus the DA*300?? Because of the flexibility of a zoom??

Originally Posted by dnaxe you've bought a 50-135?!

Hahaha.. I cannot tahan liao..

Originally Posted by istDeS I was enlightened yesterday. You have to ask yourself first, you NEED it or you just WANT it. If i get the 60-250, it will be a want and not need.

With your F*300, I can see why this is only a WANT, not a need. How about selling me your F*, and you can get the DA* ? ...

[dnaxe]

lol.

you've been on a lens buying spree!!!

[fengwei]

Let's hope 60-250/4 would be a FF lens, then it'd be selling like a hot cake

But one thing I need to remind you guys, it's not a small lens, pretty big and heavy. Don't know if you'd like to carry it for travel. I think the DA50-200 and DA55-300 still have their advantages for travel or casual lenses ...

The DA50-135 is a totally different lens. Pentax made this lens to replace the 70/80-200/2.8 on digital, although I don't think it can replace my FA*80-200 at all

[flowerpot]

Originally Posted by fengwei Let's hope 60-250/4 would be a FF lens, then it'd be selling like a hot cake But one thing I need to remind you guys, it's not a small lens, pretty big and heavy. Don't know if you'd like to carry it for travel. I think the DA50-200 and DA55-300 still have their advantages for travel or casual lenses ... The DA50-135 is a totally different lens. Pentax made this lens to replace the 70/80-200/2.8 on digital, although I don't think it can replace my FA*80-200 at all

i holding to get a tele zoom for very long liao, also reason im not doing any event shoot after i let go my D200... lets hope the wait is ending soon, else i might be tempted to go C or N for the tele option...common Pentax