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Pentax SMC DA* 60-250mm f4 ED (IF) SDM is a STAR!

Started 4 months ago | User reviews thread
Keith Koether Regular Member • Posts: 115
Re: Pentax SMC DA* 60-250mm f4 ED (IF) SDM is a STAR!
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The Squirrel Mafia wrote:

You're not helping the cause.

I have this lens in my B&H wishlist. MPB also has a used one for about $564. I've been wanting this lens for the longest, but I've been holding off in hopes of there being a revamped version in the future with a newer DC, PLM, or SDM motor. I don't care which one as long as it's reliable & focuses a bit more faster. However, Ricoh has officially discontinued this lens, making me wonder if there will ever be a revamped version of it or if they plan on releasing a new DA* lens with a similar focal range. That or they don't do either. You never know with Ricoh....

I'm still waiting on that DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 PLM that's supposedly in the works.

But yeah. I'm having a first world problem. Hahaha!

I purchased my DA* 60-250 in April of 2016 and have had zero issues with it. It's my go to lens for racing weekends. I usually end up with 8000 to 10000 shots per weekend with this lens. It's probably shot 150,000 images so far.

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