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04-20-2018, 06:20 AM - 8 Likes   #1
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DA 560mm 5.6 AW - thread collection - everything about the DA560

The longest available focal length from Pentax is a complex topic, which threads are scattered all over the forum.
So i guess collectiong and sorting them will be useful to interested forum members.

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HD Pentax-DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW Reviews - DA Prime Lenses
Pentax-DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW Review - Introduction
DA 560mm F5.6 - is it a Full-frame lens? - Articles and Tips
Pentax 560mm F5.6 vs Sigma 500mm F4.5 Review - Introduction
HD Pentax-DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database
Pentax Forums - YouTube
Pentax DA 560mm lens - Wikipedia

Reviews
560mm review posted!
560mm autofocus test video
Pentax 560mm full-frame compatability test
Fotoespresso 4/2014: Pentax 560 mm
Field Test: HD DA 560mm F5.6 ED (IF) AW Pentax lens
Why no DA 560mm reviews?
Pentax 560mm IS full frame
560mm lens unboxing video
Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 ED : Specifications and Opinions | JuzaPhoto
Pentax HD DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW review | 22 facts in comparison

Accesssoires
DA 560mm 5.6 AW - useful accessoires
LensCoat® for Pentax DA 560mm ED AW
home made DA 560 lenscoat
Lens plate for DA 560mm ?
Pentax Normal 40.5mm Filter (for rear filter holder of DA 560mm and 645 DA 25mm)
DA 560mm 5.6 AW - carrying strap

Supertele lens options, alternatives and decisions
DA 560 or 600 A*
Pentax 560 vs Sigma 500: Help me Decide
FA* 250-600 or DA 560
DFA 150-450mm versus DA 560mm
Looking for opinions on the Pentax HD DA 560mm vs the Sigma 500mm f4.5
HD Pentax-DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW
560mm vs 600mm
IQ: Da560 vs Daf150-450

Lens Sample Photo Archive
HD PENTAX DA 560 mm f/5,6 ED AW
Field Test: HD DA 560mm F5.6 ED (IF) AW Pentax lens
560mm samples
DA560 lens club - Let's see some photos!
Sample pics of DA560mm?
Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW | Flickr

News
Official Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 lens images leaked...
DA 560 news...
Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 lens availability in the UK
Anyone bought DA 560mm lens yet?
https://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/photokina-2012/pentax-da-560-mm-lens-on-a-q.html
560mm lens ETA
Confirmed(?) that the new DA 560mm is a Petzal design
What do you make of the DA560 having a DC motor?
Is that a new tele lens?

Pentax Price Watch
DA 560mm: $3695 at Adorama
DA 560mm - $1000 off ($3999) @ Adorama
Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW Lens for $3,771.49 at Overstock
Overstock Cyber Sales Pentax Prices - DA 560mm under $4,000.
2 deals on Pentax 560
DA 560mm for about 2000$ USD ? (JAPAN)
Auction: DA 560mm from Henry's
Pentax DA 560mm on Kijiji
560mm in canada
$1,000 off Pentax 560mm $5,996.95
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04-20-2018, 06:23 AM   #2
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QuoteOriginally posted by angerdan Quote
The longest available focal length from Pentax is a complex topic, which threads are scattered all over the forum.
So i guess collectiong and sorting them will be useful to interested forum members.

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very helpful

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now can you lend me a dime or two or three so I can buy one ?
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would something like this be better served as a post (even a sticky) on the lens' review page or over in the lens' actual example shots page?
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Thanks for doing this. Great summary!

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wow, great job
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Thanks, maybe i'll contribute a few images to the gallery section and add some photos fo the "useful accessoires" thread
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DA 560mm 5.6 AW - carrying strap added


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QuoteOriginally posted by pepperberry farm Quote
would something like this be better served as a post (even a sticky) on the lens' review page or over in the lens' actual example shots page?
I do believe so, but
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has to decide that.
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Hi .
Has anyone on the forum had issues with the 560 DA not focusing, it will work for so long then motor makes noises then won't focus even in manually. It's going back for repairs. I just wondered if it was a know issue?
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Never heard of something like this.

I'd adress AF motor issues in this thread:
What do you make of the DA560 having a DC motor? - PentaxForums.com
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QuoteOriginally posted by pepperberry farm Quote
would something like this be better served as a post (even a sticky) on the lens' review page or over in the lens' actual example shots page?
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I do believe so, but has to decide that.
In the revamped photo archive index, I will add this as a link related to the lens, that way when you look up the lens in the index, as well as the link to the reviews there will be this link
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A thread on a gizmo out of manufactured parts which raises the camera/lens assembly as well as providing for lots of balancing space:
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