Product Overview

The Pentax DA* 60-250mm f/4 ED SDM is built for shooters who spend more time in the field than at a desk. Covering a 60–250mm range (roughly 90–375mm equivalent on APS-C), it gives you the reach you need for wildlife, sport and long-range portraits without swapping lenses. The constant f/4 aperture keeps exposure consistent as you zoom, while ED glass and Pentax’s premium coatings deliver crisp, high-contrast files right out of the camera.

This is a proper working lens: weather-sealed, internally focusing and fitted with an SDM ultrasonic motor plus Quick-Shift for instant manual override. The supplied hood and tripod collar make it easy to balance on a monopod or tripod for longer sessions, and the 67mm front thread takes common filters. If you’re a Pentax K-mount shooter chasing a dependable telephoto zoom that can handle dust, drizzle and long days on the sideline, this DA* 60-250mm f/4 ED SDM is the one you bolt on and leave there.

Key Features

• Versatile 60–250mm telephoto zoom range covers wildlife, sports and distant subjects, giving you flexible framing without changing lenses.
• Constant f/4 maximum aperture across the zoom range maintains consistent exposure and depth of field control, especially useful in changing light and fast-paced shooting.
• Weather-sealed DA* construction with dust and water-resistant sealing allows reliable operation outdoors in rain, dust and harsh conditions.
• Extra-low dispersion (ED) and super-low dispersion glass elements with advanced PENTAX coatings deliver high-contrast images with reduced chromatic aberration right to the edges of the frame.
• Supersonic Drive Motor (SDM) autofocus with Quick-Shift Focus system provides quiet AF and instant manual override, helping you lock focus quickly and fine-tune with precision.
• Internal focusing design keeps the lens length stable while focusing, improving handling with filters and maintaining balance on the camera.
• 9-blade automatic diaphragm produces smooth, pleasing bokeh, enhancing subject separation in portraits and wildlife shots.
• Minimum focusing distance of around 1.1 m and 0.15x maximum magnification enable tight close-ups of details without needing a dedicated macro lens.
• Removable tripod collar improves balance on tripods or monopods, reducing strain on the camera mount during long telephoto sessions.
• Robust 1040 g build with metal components and supplied hood and caps is designed for long-term durability in demanding field use.