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Manual focus only DA* 60-250mm f4 - £239

cardiffgareth
Posted 29/01/2021 - 16:18 Link
Manual focus only which is you shoot landscapes nad prefer to manual focus off a zoomed screen on live view isn't an issue

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pgweber
Posted 29/01/2021 - 18:03 Link
cardiffgareth wrote:
Manual focus only which is you shoot landscapes nad prefer to manual focus off a zoomed screen on live view isn't an issue

https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/pentax...

I know what point you are making, but isn't 60 mm a bit long for landscapes?
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cardiffgareth
Posted 29/01/2021 - 18:19 Link
No way! I shoot up to 250mm for my landscapes
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pschlute
Posted 29/01/2021 - 20:45 Link
pgweber wrote:

I know what point you are making, but isn't 60 mm a bit long for landscapes?

It all depends on the scope of your 'scape.

Have shot plenty of landscapes with a 300mm
HarisF1
Posted 29/01/2021 - 22:00 Link
Ooof, probably too expensive to have a play with. I'd love to have a go at fixing it otherwise.
All the gear with no idea
Mike-P
Posted 30/01/2021 - 09:49 Link
No hood either so that's an extra £50 probably.

Not sure it's the SDM though, the lens normally stops focusing completely doesn't it? I reckon this has had a knock or similar while closed at 60mm.
walkeja
Posted 30/01/2021 - 10:16 Link
pgweber wrote:
cardiffgareth wrote:
Manual focus only which is you shoot landscapes nad prefer to manual focus off a zoomed screen on live view isn't an issue

https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/pentax...

I know what point you are making, but isn't 60 mm a bit long for landscapes?

Any lens can be used to shoot a landscape!
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