Just a feeler this......

Would anyone be interested in exchanging a DA*200 for my DA*60-250 with cash adjustment if necessary? The 60-250 is in excellent condition . Unfortunately as I approach 90 I'm finding the lens too heavy for me to manage comfortably. I really would like to get hold of a macro quality lens longer than the 100 or 105.





Roger

You could push the age profile on "demography" up even higher by filling in the poll !!

As to macro quality, you could try buying an F series AF adapter and marrying it up to an A series 100mm macro. It gives you a stunning 170mm AF ! It would probably be cheaper than what you are proposing?

Alternatively an FA or DFA macro with the DA1.4x. Gives you a 140mm f4 equivalent.

Can't imagine a DA*200 being much lighter than the DA*60-250.

Yes you are quite right - I've just found the weight of the two lenses. The 200 is 915gm (2lb) and the 60-250 is 1240gm (approx. 2.5lbs. Add a couple of pounds for a K3 and you have enough weight to pull an oldie off-balance when trying to lean into a flowerbed....

I cannot run to the Pentax 1.4 but I have found a Kenko AF1.4x sitting in the back of the cupboard so I'll give that a try. (Is'nt Kenko a coffee company?)

Yes it is, and it comes with a filter!

Kenko 1.4x AF should be fine, as the macro lenses are not SDM there are no compatability issues I can foresee.

Kenco is the coffee company...

Very good