Pentax DA 560mm lens
 | |
| Maker | Ricoh |
|---|---|
| Technical data | |
| Type | Prime |
| Focus drive | Brushless DC motor |
| Focal length | 560mm |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 840mm |
| Image format | 24x36mm |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/5.6 / f/45 |
| Close focus distance | 18.37 feet (5.60 m) |
| Max. magnification | 0.10x |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Construction | 6 elements in 5 groups |
| Features | |
| Manual focus override |  Yes |
| Weather-sealing | Yes |
| Application | wildlife, sports, astrophotography |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 521.7 millimetres (20.54 in) |
| Diameter | 130.3 millimetres (5.13 in) |
| Weight | 3,040 grams (107 oz) |
| Filter diameter | 40.5mm (drop-in), 112mm (front lens) |
| Software | |
| Lens ID | 8 211 |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | integrated |
| Angle of view | |
| Horizontal | 3.7° (APS-C), 2.5° (FF) |
| Diagonal | 2.9° (APS-C), 1.9° (FF) |
| History | |
| Introduction | 2012 |
| Discontinuation | 2021 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | $6799 USD |
As of July 2015, the Pentax HD DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW is the longest prime lens in production under the Pentax brand. It has a telescope-type optical design.[1]
The lens is fully compatible with the K-1 full-frame DSLR and covers the 35mm image circle. On the K-1, lens correction profiles are supported to remove chromatic aberrations and vignetting.[2]
References
- ^ Pentax HD DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW Telephoto Lens Announced, ePHOTOzine
- ^ K-Mount Lens Compatible with 35mm Full-Frame Format, Pentax Roadmap
External links
Media related to HD Pentax-DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW at Wikimedia Commons- Official product page, Ricoh Imaging
- Press release, Ricoh Imaging
- Examples of images list, PENTAX K-1 Laboratory
- A look at the Pentax 560mm f5.6, YouTube
- DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW Review, PentaxForums.com
- DA 560mm F5.6 vs Sigma 500mm F4.5 Review, PentaxForums.com
- DA 560mm F5.6 - is it a Full-frame lens?, PentaxForums.com
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