560mm lens ETA

Adam · 01-15-2013, 03:52 PM - **1 Like**

Has anyone actually pre-ordered one of these? I got word that it will start shipping before the end of the month. While I personally still don't see who Pentax expects to sell this lens to (it's currently their most costly lens), an in-depth review of it will be posted once we receive it for those who are curious! Given it's simple optical design, I would expect it to be very sharp, but it will be interesting to see how well it handles fringing.

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normhead · 01-15-2013, 04:04 PM

I thought it would be me, but, I'm now looking for an M or A 400.5.6. Really, if you're going to carry that kind of weight, the A* 400 2.8 looks like an awesome lens, at less than half the price. I'm not sure what they are thinking, but it's not what I'm thinking.

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-15-2013, 04:07 PM

they show on henry's and downtown camera sites as for sale but special order not in stock.

I have a hard time even considering spending that type of money if you can't even look at the lens.

leopold · 01-15-2013, 04:26 PM

I would certainly like to have that lens but at that price i want to see how it performs before even thinking of asking my wife if i can buy one

normhead · 01-15-2013, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by leopold

I would certainly like to have that lens but at that price i want to see how it performs before even thinking of asking my wife if i can buy one

If my wife even finds out I've been part of this conversation I am so friggin dead.

**Ex Finn.** · 01-15-2013, 04:44 PM

One expensive spotting scope, with aperture control and auto focus.
Edit: can`t wait to see what the next long, (real) lens will be like.

jake14mw · 01-17-2013, 01:03 PM

This lens is going to have to be an unbelievable performer optically for them to sell even a small amount at that price. I don't know why anyone would want to handle anything that long. It made a LITTLE more sense back when rumours had it being able to be stored and transported in two pieces.

**monochrome** · 01-17-2013, 01:13 PM

My sister-in-law is a birder. And crazy.

Just crazy enough to carry this thing around in the woods mounted to a tripod over her shoulder.

But apparently not crazy enough to actually order one.

**arv** · 01-17-2013, 01:52 PM

Maybe it will be possible to rent it? We need to press pntrs.com/t/TUJGRktHSkJHRkpISUVCRkpOSkVN?url=lensrentals.com to get it (maybe they will want to disassemble it)

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A.

goubejp · 01-17-2013, 02:14 PM

Given it's simple optical design, I expected it to be cheaper. I also wonder of its performance at short focusing distance, ie typical usage for birding, 6 to 10 meters.
The min focusing distance of a FA*600 is shorter, indeed, 5 m instead of 5.6 meters, this may be an indication of a poor performance at short distances ?

sb in ak · 01-18-2013, 10:35 PM

Has anyone confirmed that it's FF capable?

Adam · 01-18-2013, 10:53 PM

Originally posted by arv

Maybe it will be possible to rent it? We need to press lensrentals.com to get it (maybe they will want to disassemble it) . A.

Maybe we should create PFrentals for all of the Pentax users we have!

Adam · 01-18-2013, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by sb in ak

Has anyone confirmed that it's FF capable?

I'm going to test that as soon as it arrives by us, which will hopefully be by the end of the month. While I have my doubts, a $7000 DX lens simply doesn't make sense...so it's gotta support the FF image circle IMO.

SteveM · 01-18-2013, 11:03 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I'm going to test that as soon as it arrives by us, which will hopefully be by the end of the month. While I have my doubts, a $7000 DX lens simply doesn't make sense...so it's gotta support the FF image circle IMO.

+1...Not being FF doesn't make sense. Quite frankly the company becomes questionable if it can't offer a modern, modest, telephoto. I am hopeful though as it could be a very good lens given all of their experience in this area.

milesy · 01-19-2013, 01:04 AM

What sort of cash is this going to be ?

01-15-2013, 03:52 PM - 1 Like	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	560mm lens ETA Has anyone actually pre-ordered one of these? I got word that it will start shipping before the end of the month. While I personally still don't see who Pentax expects to sell this lens to (it's currently their most costly lens), an in-depth review of it will be posted once we receive it for those who are curious! Given it's simple optical design, I would expect it to be very sharp, but it will be interesting to see how well it handles fringing. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-15-2013, 04:44 PM	#6
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	One expensive spotting scope, with aperture control and auto focus. Edit: can`t wait to see what the next long, (real) lens will be like. Last edited by Ex Finn.; 01-15-2013 at 05:15 PM.

01-18-2013, 10:53 PM	#12
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Originally posted by arv Maybe it will be possible to rent it? We need to press lensrentals.com to get it (maybe they will want to disassemble it) . A. Maybe we should create PFrentals for all of the Pentax users we have! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-18-2013, 10:55 PM	#13
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Originally posted by sb in ak Has anyone confirmed that it's FF capable? I'm going to test that as soon as it arrives by us, which will hopefully be by the end of the month. While I have my doubts, a $7000 DX lens simply doesn't make sense...so it's gotta support the FF image circle IMO. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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01-15-2013, 04:04 PM	#2
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I thought it would be me, but, I'm now looking for an M or A 400.5.6. Really, if you're going to carry that kind of weight, the A* 400 2.8 looks like an awesome lens, at less than half the price. I'm not sure what they are thinking, but it's not what I'm thinking.

01-15-2013, 04:07 PM	#3
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	they show on henry's and downtown camera sites as for sale but special order not in stock. I have a hard time even considering spending that type of money if you can't even look at the lens.

01-15-2013, 04:26 PM	#4
leopold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: montreal Posts: 136	I would certainly like to have that lens but at that price i want to see how it performs before even thinking of asking my wife if i can buy one

01-15-2013, 04:35 PM	#5
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by leopold I would certainly like to have that lens but at that price i want to see how it performs before even thinking of asking my wife if i can buy one If my wife even finds out I've been part of this conversation I am so friggin dead.

01-17-2013, 01:03 PM	#7
jake14mw Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 977	This lens is going to have to be an unbelievable performer optically for them to sell even a small amount at that price. I don't know why anyone would want to handle anything that long. It made a LITTLE more sense back when rumours had it being able to be stored and transported in two pieces.

01-17-2013, 01:13 PM	#8
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	My sister-in-law is a birder. And crazy. Just crazy enough to carry this thing around in the woods mounted to a tripod over her shoulder. But apparently not crazy enough to actually order one.

01-17-2013, 01:52 PM	#9
arv Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 413	Maybe it will be possible to rent it? We need to press pntrs.com/t/TUJGRktHSkJHRkpISUVCRkpOSkVN?url=lensrentals.com to get it (maybe they will want to disassemble it) . A.

01-17-2013, 02:14 PM	#10
goubejp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: France Photos: Albums Posts: 804	Given it's simple optical design, I expected it to be cheaper. I also wonder of its performance at short focusing distance, ie typical usage for birding, 6 to 10 meters. The min focusing distance of a FA*600 is shorter, indeed, 5 m instead of 5.6 meters, this may be an indication of a poor performance at short distances ?

01-18-2013, 10:35 PM	#11
sb in ak Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 612	Has anyone confirmed that it's FF capable?

01-18-2013, 11:03 PM	#14
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by Adam I'm going to test that as soon as it arrives by us, which will hopefully be by the end of the month. While I have my doubts, a $7000 DX lens simply doesn't make sense...so it's gotta support the FF image circle IMO. +1...Not being FF doesn't make sense. Quite frankly the company becomes questionable if it can't offer a modern, modest, telephoto. I am hopeful though as it could be a very good lens given all of their experience in this area.

01-19-2013, 01:04 AM	#15
milesy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	What sort of cash is this going to be ?