Is the pentax smc da 18 250mm f 3 5 6 3 ed al if good for sports?

It's a useful reach for the occasional game or school sports day, but I wouldn't call it a sports lens. On an APS-C body like the Pentax K-3 Mark III or KP, the 18-250mm frames like 27-375mm on full frame, so you get real reach from one lens. The catch is the aperture: it drops to f/6.3 at the long end, and it isn't stabilised. That means you'll need decent light or a higher ISO, and fast action will often need a fast shutter speed.

If you shoot sport regularly, I'd look for a faster telephoto. The wildlife and sport guide explains why, and buying used is a cheap way to try longer lenses before you commit.

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