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Pentax smc DA★ 60-250mm f/4 ED [IF] SDM

A constant-f/4 Star telephoto zoom (92-383mm equivalent) with SDM, weather sealing and a tripod collar. 1.04kg; a versatile sport and wildlife zoom for APS-C.

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£1349 new
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Core
Released
2008
Focal Length
60–250mm
Aperture
f/4
Compatible Mount
Pentax K-mount
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
82mm diameter × 167.5mm length
Weight
1040g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
SDM ultrasonic motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.15x
Min. Focus Distance
1.1m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.1
Street
4.3
Travel
4.7
Wedding & Events
6.0
Filmmaking
4.2
Documentary
5.1
Sports & Action
6.3
Landscape
6.1
Wildlife
5.7
Casual
4.2
Food
4.5
Architecture
5.8
Underwater
5.0
✅ Great For
⚡
Sports & Action 6.3 Strong on focal length, optical quality and burst-speed support.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
📷
Casual 4.2 Held back by focal length and portability.
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Filmmaking 4.2 Held back by video handling and maximum aperture.
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Street 4.3 Held back by focal length and portability.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — smc DA★ 60-250mm f/4 ED [IF] SDM