Pentax DA 560mm lens

Pentax HD DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW
MakerRicoh
Technical data
TypePrime
Focus driveBrushless DC motor
Focal length560mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)840mm
Image format24x36mm
Aperture (max/min)f/5.6 / f/45
Close focus distance18.37 feet (5.60 m)
Max. magnification0.10x
Diaphragm blades9
Construction6 elements in 5 groups
Features
Manual focus overrideYes Yes
Weather-sealingYes Yes
Applicationwildlife, sports, astrophotography
Physical
Max. length521.7 millimetres (20.54 in)
Diameter130.3 millimetres (5.13 in)
Weight3,040 grams (107 oz)
Filter diameter40.5mm (drop-in), 112mm (front lens)
Software
Lens ID8 211
Accessories
Lens hoodintegrated
Angle of view
Horizontal3.7° (APS-C), 2.5° (FF)
Diagonal2.9° (APS-C), 1.9° (FF)
History
Introduction2012
Discontinuation2021
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

  1. ^ Pentax HD DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW Telephoto Lens Announced, ePHOTOzine
  2. ^ K-Mount Lens Compatible with 35mm Full-Frame Format, Pentax Roadmap
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