Actual lens weight of the 150-450mm

Pentaxian Pig · 05-01-2022, 04:14 AM

Hello folks
I looking for a favour from someone.
Could anyone who actually owns the Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mmF4.5-5.6ED DC AW , please weigh there lens including the hood, tripod mount and any filter they may have on it.
I’am trying to confirm if the information I’am finding is correct at 2130 gms.

Thanks team.

Paul the Sunman · 05-01-2022, 04:50 AM - **1 Like**

2325g according to PF and the official Ricoh/Pentax page.

Sandy Hancock · 05-01-2022, 04:57 AM - **7 Likes**

2400 with front and rear caps, hood, tripod foot and tiny Peak Design Arco Swiss bracket and tether.

Just accept it's heavy, and enjoy it

**bobbotron** · 05-01-2022, 01:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

2400 with front and rear caps, hood, tripod foot and tiny Peak Design Arco Swiss bracket and tether.

Just accept it's heavy, and enjoy it

Haha, that peak designs tripod mount is doing a lot of work.

Paul the Sunman · 05-01-2022, 04:00 PM - **1 Like**

I find it easily hand-holdable.

Sandy Hancock · 05-01-2022, 04:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

I find it easily hand-holdable.

Likewise. In fact, I'm not sure I have ever used it on a tripod!

ToddAr · 05-01-2022, 06:35 PM - **1 Like**

I love the lens, and it gets great shots, but I have only ever used it on a tripod. Perhaps I am older than the average user. It is heavy. (I used it earlier today, as it happens . . .)

Pentaxian Pig · 05-01-2022, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

2325g according to PF and the official Ricoh/Pentax page.

Cheers for that !

---------- Post added 05-01-22 at 10:30 PM ----------

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

2400 with front and rear caps, hood, tripod foot and tiny Peak Design Arco Swiss bracket and tether.

Just accept it's heavy, and enjoy it

Thanks Sandy , & the photo to prove it ! Yup she’s heavy alright! 😬

Paul the Sunman · 05-01-2022, 10:43 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Pentaxian Pig

Thanks Sandy , & the photo to prove it ! Yup she’s heavy alright! 😬

I was out shooting a soccer match yesterday, and I saw several young women, professional photographers, toting around huge Canon L glass attached to very large Canon FF cameras, one on each hip, that dwarfed the DFA 150-450. The lens weighs less than the average bag of shopping and, with the aid of the tripod foot, is much more manageable. Not an issue.

**nitehntr** · 05-03-2022, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxian Pig

Hello folks
I looking for a favour from someone.
Could anyone who actually owns the Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mmF4.5-5.6ED DC AW , please weigh there lens including the hood, tripod mount and any filter they may have on it.
I’am trying to confirm if the information I’am finding is correct at 2130 gms.

Thanks team.

right at 2425g with Arca Swiss plate and lens hood but no caps. I am 69 and have no trouble hand holding it. I occasionally flip the tripod mount to the top and wander around with it by using the mount as a handhold along with a cross body strap.

gatorguy · 05-03-2022, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Likewise. In fact, I'm not sure I have ever used it on a tripod!

I've often used it handheld without issue, but for my regular weekend out-before-sunrise wildlife shoots I do use a monopod and Wimberly Monogimbel for obvious reasons. By mid-morning the monopod is no longer needed.

05-01-2022, 04:14 AM	#1
Pentaxian Pig New Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 4	Actual lens weight of the 150-450mm Hello folks I looking for a favour from someone. Could anyone who actually owns the Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mmF4.5-5.6ED DC AW , please weigh there lens including the hood, tripod mount and any filter they may have on it. I’am trying to confirm if the information I’am finding is correct at 2130 gms. Thanks team.

05-01-2022, 04:57 AM - 7 Likes	#3
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	2400 with front and rear caps, hood, tripod foot and tiny Peak Design Arco Swiss bracket and tether. Just accept it's heavy, and enjoy it Attached Images Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 05-01-2022 at 05:03 AM.

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05-01-2022, 04:50 AM - 1 Like	#2
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	2325g according to PF and the official Ricoh/Pentax page.

05-01-2022, 01:59 PM - 1 Like	#4
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock 2400 with front and rear caps, hood, tripod foot and tiny Peak Design Arco Swiss bracket and tether. Just accept it's heavy, and enjoy it Haha, that peak designs tripod mount is doing a lot of work.

05-01-2022, 04:00 PM - 1 Like	#5
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	I find it easily hand-holdable.

05-01-2022, 04:07 PM - 1 Like	#6
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman I find it easily hand-holdable. Likewise. In fact, I'm not sure I have ever used it on a tripod!

05-01-2022, 06:35 PM - 1 Like	#7
ToddAr New Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 9	I love the lens, and it gets great shots, but I have only ever used it on a tripod. Perhaps I am older than the average user. It is heavy. (I used it earlier today, as it happens . . .)

05-01-2022, 10:29 PM	#8
Pentaxian Pig New Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman 2325g according to PF and the official Ricoh/Pentax page. Cheers for that ! ---------- Post added 05-01-22 at 10:30 PM ---------- Originally posted by Sandy Hancock 2400 with front and rear caps, hood, tripod foot and tiny Peak Design Arco Swiss bracket and tether. Just accept it's heavy, and enjoy it Thanks Sandy , & the photo to prove it ! Yup she’s heavy alright! 😬

05-01-2022, 10:43 PM - 2 Likes	#9
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	Originally posted by Pentaxian Pig Thanks Sandy , & the photo to prove it ! Yup she’s heavy alright! 😬 I was out shooting a soccer match yesterday, and I saw several young women, professional photographers, toting around huge Canon L glass attached to very large Canon FF cameras, one on each hip, that dwarfed the DFA 150-450. The lens weighs less than the average bag of shopping and, with the aid of the tripod foot, is much more manageable. Not an issue.

05-03-2022, 06:53 AM	#10
nitehntr Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rivesville West Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 238	Originally posted by Pentaxian Pig Hello folks I looking for a favour from someone. Could anyone who actually owns the Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mmF4.5-5.6ED DC AW , please weigh there lens including the hood, tripod mount and any filter they may have on it. I’am trying to confirm if the information I’am finding is correct at 2130 gms. Thanks team. right at 2425g with Arca Swiss plate and lens hood but no caps. I am 69 and have no trouble hand holding it. I occasionally flip the tripod mount to the top and wander around with it by using the mount as a handhold along with a cross body strap.

05-03-2022, 06:57 AM	#11
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,093	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Likewise. In fact, I'm not sure I have ever used it on a tripod! I've often used it handheld without issue, but for my regular weekend out-before-sunrise wildlife shoots I do use a monopod and Wimberly Monogimbel for obvious reasons. By mid-morning the monopod is no longer needed.