Official Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 lens images leaked...

Mistral75 · 09-10-2012, 01:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by JohnBee

Detailed specs added.

Allow a Frenchman to try to provide a better translation:

Astronomical telescope-style design, allowing for very good sharpness, especially at long distance
Optical formula: 7 elements in 6 groups, including 2 ED glass elements
Newly developed HD coating allowing for high transmittance
Maximum diameter: 130.3mm; length: 521.7mm
9 aperture blades, rounded (circular aperture)
Minimum focusing distance: 5.6m
Maximum magnification: 0.1x
Dust-proof and drip-proof construction, with 29 seals
Drop-in filter holder for 40.5mm filters

Last edited by Mistral75; 09-10-2012 at 01:59 PM.

JinDesu · 09-10-2012, 01:29 PM

Hm, so it does have the HD coating.

Dust proof and drip proof, with 29 seals. But not WR? I assume the drop-in filter makes that impossible?

TomTextura · 09-10-2012, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by Tom S.

I wonder how long before they raise the price on it and offer rebates?

It's sad that we even have to worry about this. In my opinion, Pentax is knocking the wind out of their own sails this Photokina by doubling down on their stupid pricing scheme. Actually, I hope they get flooded with questions about the price hikes at Photokina just so they feel the bad rep it's giving them and then reconsider their strategy. Then again, since it's mostly a US pricing issue it might not be causing the same uproar in Europe that it is in the US.

Mistral75 · 09-10-2012, 01:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JinDesu

Hm, so it does have the HD coating.

Dust proof and drip proof, with 29 seals. But not WR? I assume the drop-in filter makes that impossible?

It's better than WR, it's AW (All Weather), equivalent to DA* in this respect.

- DA* lenses are said to have a "weather-resistant and dust-resistant construction to enhance durability for use in rain or dusty conditions"
- AW lenses are said to have a "dustproof, weather-resistant construction effectively preventing the intrusion of dust and water to the lens interior"
- WR lenses are said to "feature a simplified weather-resistant construction designed to minimize the intrusion of water and moisture into the lens barrel" (please note the "simplified" and the absence of reference to dust).

Last edited by Mistral75; 09-10-2012 at 01:40 PM.

JinDesu · 09-10-2012, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

It's better than WR, it's AW (All Weather), equivalent to DA* in this respect.

Ah sorry, I either missed the AW label or did not know that the drip/dust proof means AW. Thanks.

Sagitta · 09-10-2012, 01:37 PM

Wow. If this goes for under $1500 I may be adding it to my list of gear I'm planning to grab come wintertime.

thibs · 09-10-2012, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by Sagitta

Wow. If this goes for under $1500 I may be adding it to my list of gear I'm planning to grab come wintertime.

No way

**cheekygeek** · 09-10-2012, 02:12 PM - **1 Like**

Interesting speculative question over on dpreview forums: 560mm: Is it a 400mm f4 with a dedicated 1.4 TC?

The numbers would indicate the possibility of a 400mm f4 with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter. (which extrapolates back to potentially a soon-to-be released 400mm f4 (without the 1.4x group)?
All speculation, but this may be the first in a line of white-bodied HD coated lenses for Pentax.

**jeffshaddix** · 09-10-2012, 02:24 PM

Doh! I was hoping it'd be marked D FA

ElJamoquio · 09-10-2012, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

Doh! I was hoping it'd be marked D FA

I'll wager a beer it's good for full frame.

cali92rs · 09-10-2012, 03:02 PM

I think this lens is a good addition the their line up. However, I think it is naive to think that this will be an "affordable" lens given the jumps in DA* prices.

Also, I must say, I am a little disappointed from most of the rumors. Are they solid additions? Yes, I believe so. Will it draw people away from Canon or Nikon? Nope. There really isnt anything unique to Pentax anymore. It was bang for the buck, but MAP killed that notion. The only things unique to Pentax are the FA limiteds, and even those lose charm when looking from a value point of view.

People said that Ricoh was going to come after Canon the same way with imaging as they did with business machines and printers. But I have not seen anything real bold, headline grabbing, aggressive etc. Solid additions, yes...but nothing that will take them out of single digit mareket share. Just very risk adverse, content behavior.

Docrwm · 09-10-2012, 03:03 PM

The release on the front page of the forum says its official and says:

"HD Pentax-DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW DC, a weather-sealed extreme telephoto prime"

Class A · 10-24-2012, 07:21 PM

It's a long lens...

**Fontan** · 10-24-2012, 07:32 PM

All this for APS-C, eh?

Class A · 10-24-2012, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Fontan

All this for APS-C, eh?

If someone wanted to, they could calculate whether the hood is for an APS-C or FF image circle.

09-10-2012, 01:27 PM - 2 Likes	#31
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by JohnBee Detailed specs added. Allow a Frenchman to try to provide a better translation: Astronomical telescope-style design, allowing for very good sharpness, especially at long distance Optical formula: 7 elements in 6 groups, including 2 ED glass elements Newly developed HD coating allowing for high transmittance Maximum diameter: 130.3mm; length: 521.7mm 9 aperture blades, rounded (circular aperture) Minimum focusing distance: 5.6m Maximum magnification: 0.1x Dust-proof and drip-proof construction, with 29 seals Drop-in filter holder for 40.5mm filters Last edited by Mistral75; 09-10-2012 at 01:59 PM.

09-10-2012, 01:32 PM	#33
TomTextura Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denver Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by Tom S. I wonder how long before they raise the price on it and offer rebates? It's sad that we even have to worry about this. In my opinion, Pentax is knocking the wind out of their own sails this Photokina by doubling down on their stupid pricing scheme. Actually, I hope they get flooded with questions about the price hikes at Photokina just so they feel the bad rep it's giving them and then reconsider their strategy. Then again, since it's mostly a US pricing issue it might not be causing the same uproar in Europe that it is in the US. Last edited by TomTextura; 09-10-2012 at 01:49 PM.

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09-10-2012, 01:29 PM	#32
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Hm, so it does have the HD coating. Dust proof and drip proof, with 29 seals. But not WR? I assume the drop-in filter makes that impossible?

09-10-2012, 01:32 PM - 1 Like	#34
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by JinDesu Hm, so it does have the HD coating. Dust proof and drip proof, with 29 seals. But not WR? I assume the drop-in filter makes that impossible? It's better than WR, it's AW (All Weather), equivalent to DA* in this respect. - DA* lenses are said to have a "weather-resistant and dust-resistant construction to enhance durability for use in rain or dusty conditions" - AW lenses are said to have a "dustproof, weather-resistant construction effectively preventing the intrusion of dust and water to the lens interior" - WR lenses are said to "feature a simplified weather-resistant construction designed to minimize the intrusion of water and moisture into the lens barrel" (please note the "simplified" and the absence of reference to dust). Last edited by Mistral75; 09-10-2012 at 01:40 PM.

09-10-2012, 01:34 PM	#35
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Mistral75 It's better than WR, it's AW (All Weather), equivalent to DA* in this respect. Ah sorry, I either missed the AW label or did not know that the drip/dust proof means AW. Thanks.

09-10-2012, 01:37 PM	#36
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Wow. If this goes for under $1500 I may be adding it to my list of gear I'm planning to grab come wintertime.

09-10-2012, 01:56 PM	#37
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Sagitta Wow. If this goes for under $1500 I may be adding it to my list of gear I'm planning to grab come wintertime. No way

09-10-2012, 02:12 PM - 1 Like	#38
cheekygeek Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kearney, Nebraska USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,261	Interesting speculative question over on dpreview forums: 560mm: Is it a 400mm f4 with a dedicated 1.4 TC? The numbers would indicate the possibility of a 400mm f4 with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter. (which extrapolates back to potentially a soon-to-be released 400mm f4 (without the 1.4x group)? All speculation, but this may be the first in a line of white-bodied HD coated lenses for Pentax.

09-10-2012, 02:24 PM	#39
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Doh! I was hoping it'd be marked D FA

09-10-2012, 02:55 PM	#40
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by jeffshaddix Doh! I was hoping it'd be marked D FA I'll wager a beer it's good for full frame.

09-10-2012, 03:02 PM	#41
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	I think this lens is a good addition the their line up. However, I think it is naive to think that this will be an "affordable" lens given the jumps in DA* prices. Also, I must say, I am a little disappointed from most of the rumors. Are they solid additions? Yes, I believe so. Will it draw people away from Canon or Nikon? Nope. There really isnt anything unique to Pentax anymore. It was bang for the buck, but MAP killed that notion. The only things unique to Pentax are the FA limiteds, and even those lose charm when looking from a value point of view. People said that Ricoh was going to come after Canon the same way with imaging as they did with business machines and printers. But I have not seen anything real bold, headline grabbing, aggressive etc. Solid additions, yes...but nothing that will take them out of single digit mareket share. Just very risk adverse, content behavior.

09-10-2012, 03:03 PM	#42
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	The release on the front page of the forum says its official and says: "HD Pentax-DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW DC, a weather-sealed extreme telephoto prime"

10-24-2012, 07:21 PM	#43
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	It's a long lens...

10-24-2012, 07:32 PM	#44
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	All this for APS-C, eh?

10-24-2012, 07:41 PM	#45
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Fontan All this for APS-C, eh? If someone wanted to, they could calculate whether the hood is for an APS-C or FF image circle.