The LensCoat Cover for the Pentax 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM Telephoto Lens offers your valuable equipment some protection from scrapes and bumps, preserving its resale value. It also helps break up the shape of your lens, making it less noticeable to wildlife. This cover features clear plastic windows over the auto focus controls.

100% Closed-Cell Neoprene    Protects from Scrapes and Bumps    Helps Hide Lens from Wildlife    Clear Plastic Window over Controls    Made in the USA

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will the 1.4 Pentax teleconverter auto focus with the DA* 300 mm lens? I have read that with settings F4 and higher - auto focus won't work.

A: Sorry for the late respoe. This message was in my 'junk' folder and I'm just seeing it now.anyway,..... fwiw, I have had no problems with AF when using the 1.4 converter together with the DA 300.good luck.

Q: 2. Given the warning I am assuming this won't work with the new Pentax K-1?

A: I have the K-1 and it works great with it! The lens is FF compatible.

Q: 3. Does this item come with tripod mounting bracket?

A: Yes, a tripod mounting ring is included with this lens.

Q: 4. Can you put a filter over the front objective lens? It looks like it sticks out a little past the housing...

A: Yes the Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW Lens can use any 82mm filter.

Q: 5. Is there a tripod collar that fits the Pentax 85mm f1.4 lens?

A: Unfortunately, there is no tripod collar available for the HD PENTAX-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW Lens.

Q: 6. Is this lens compatible with Pentax K3 iii Monochrome?

A: Yes, the Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW Lens is compatible with the Pentax K3III Monochrome Camera.

Q: 7. If I mount this lens on a APC-S camera it will be 450mm?

A: The crop factor of a Pentax with APS-C sensor is 1.5. The image of a 300mm lens on this sensor is equivalent to a 450mm lens image on a full-frame sensor. Please note that this Pentax 300mm DA lens is designed for APS-C sensor. If used on a full-frame sensor Pentax camera, the periphery of the image (i.e. outside of the cropped area) may be degraded and not as sharp.

Q: 8. Does this lens come with a tripod collar?

A: It does not.

Q: 9. If I use this 300mm f/4 SDM lens on my Pentax K-x DSLR body, does it matter whether the camera is set to AF or MF? Will the choice of manual vs. auto focusing always be determined by the AF/MF setting on the lens? I am confused about the focusing behavior of the camera body and lens combination since both have an AF/MF switch.

A: The focus controls are typically determined by the settings on the lens.

Q: 10. Why does this lens have a M/A focus switch when the K-1 and K-1 II have already have that feature?Does this mean this lens is actually made by another manufacturer?

A: Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW Lens is made by Pentax in their Vietnam's manufacture. Many Pentax Proffessional full frame DSLR lenses has their own M/A switch to turned ON/OFF the lens build in focus motor.