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

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Mark Ransom
Mark Ransom Veteran Member • Posts: 8,209
Re: Pentax SMC DA* 60-250mm f4 ED (IF) SDM is a STAR!

3Percent wrote:

The Squirrel Mafia wrote:

You're not helping the cause.

LOL sorry

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,

I wasn't aware they discontinued it. It's on their website still and being sold new at many retailers here in the US.

It was reported here on the forum a long time ago.  I guess they had a lot of old stock to go through.

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'm sure Ricoh are aware they need some fast focusing (moderately priced) modern AF lenses for the K-3 Mark III. I wouldn't doubt it if the product manager has been screaming from the rafters for quite some time now to let some budget go for this need.

The product manager isn't making a peep, because they have a current lens that covers the perceived need, the 70-210/F4.  Doesn't matter if it's a good substitute or not, it takes the pressure off.  They don't know what they're missing.

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Pentax K-7 Pentax K-01 Olympus E-M5 II Pentax smc DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited Pentax smc DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] DC WR +6 more
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