560mm now available.

gazonk · 03-22-2013, 05:13 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Dxo just did a test and review of the [USD $13,000] Sony 500mm f4. Maybe they will test the DA 560 soon too. They have already tested the DA*300 - it will be interesting to compare the two.

I'm always a bit puzzled by their Pentax reviews. The "sharpness" score is suspiciously low, and I think that must be caused by the relatively strong AA filter of the K-5 (about the only thing I don't like with the K-5 compared to my K10D, although the K10D has such a weak filter that moire isn't uncommon). Indeed, in their test of the 50mm macro, they give it 9 "Perceptual Megapixels" on the K10D but only 8 P-mp on the K-5!

I hope they start testing with a K-5 IIs - or a K3s

- soon!

Zygonyx · 03-22-2013, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by eurostar

Frankly, from what I have seen up to today I don't see any advantage to use this lens instead of a Bigma. Even if the price should fall a lot, still I wouldn't see why to use a lens so long when another has same quality and is much more portable. Surely the Bigma is bad at long distance, but birds must be near to get good quality shot, with any lens.

Any way tomorrow I am going to Milan to a Photo Show, I hope they allow visitors to try the lens at the Pentax booth, I am very curious to see it in my hands.

Please, let us know your feedback !

BeerBelly · 03-24-2013, 05:35 AM

I've been waiting for the PF forum review to come out. Any idea when it might be?

eurostar · 03-25-2013, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Please, let us know your feedback !

I went, and I was able to take some shots at a model at the next booth; sadly exposure was at 1/160; f/6,3 and ISO 3200, so quality is not valuable at full. I am going to post the pictures soon. The lens is long but manageable; still the price seems "too much" compared with what monsters from Canon, Nikon and the Sony 500/4 inspires when you hold them.

eurostar · 03-25-2013, 08:24 AM

First the pic and then the crop 100%.

Other picures here: Pentaxiani • Leggi argomento - Foto col tubo da stufa

VisualDarkness · 03-25-2013, 09:11 AM

Can't see the pics.

thibs · 03-25-2013, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

Can't see the pics.

Neither can I

eurostar · 03-25-2013, 11:16 AM

Sorry, it's needed to be logged in that forum to see the pictures. I'm reposting them.

So, this is the 560 taken with a 645D:

These are all pictures (with the relative crop 100%) taken at around 1/160; F6,3; ISO 3200. Precise data are in the exif.

VisualDarkness · 03-25-2013, 11:27 AM

Looks like a nice stalker lens judging by the pics!

**crewl1** · 03-25-2013, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

Looks like a nice stalker lens judging by the pics!

Stalkers that want to be easily spotted

VisualDarkness · 03-25-2013, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Stalkers that want to be easily spotted

Paint it black!

rawr · 03-25-2013, 03:48 PM

Looks pretty good, but yeah: 1/160, ISO 3200. Not the best basis for any assessments of sharpness. The colour rendering and contrast seems nice.

angerdan · 01-30-2021, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

The initial monthly production volume for the HD DA 560mm is 400 units per month. Of course, it could be only a one-month (400 units) batch, a continuous production or anything in between.

The source for this data is:
ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/news/2012/20120911_7.html

In the english press release they don't write about procuction numbers.
ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/news/2012/20120911_7.html

bxf · 01-30-2021, 01:21 PM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by angerdan

The source for this data is:
ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/news/2012/20120911_7.html

In the english press release they don't write about procuction numbers.
ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/news/2012/20120911_7.html

This must be a contender for the longest time before the resurrection of a thread ever

MMVIII · 01-30-2021, 01:58 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by angerdan

The source for this data is:
ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/news/2012/20120911_7.html
In the english press release they don't write about procuction numbers.
ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/news/2012/20120911_7.html

Thank you. I have been already waiting for that...

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03-22-2013, 05:13 AM	#301
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by rawr Dxo just did a test and review of the [USD $13,000] Sony 500mm f4. Maybe they will test the DA 560 soon too. They have already tested the DA*300 - it will be interesting to compare the two. I'm always a bit puzzled by their Pentax reviews. The "sharpness" score is suspiciously low, and I think that must be caused by the relatively strong AA filter of the K-5 (about the only thing I don't like with the K-5 compared to my K10D, although the K10D has such a weak filter that moire isn't uncommon). Indeed, in their test of the 50mm macro, they give it 9 "Perceptual Megapixels" on the K10D but only 8 P-mp on the K-5! I hope they start testing with a K-5 IIs - or a K3s - soon!

03-22-2013, 02:26 PM	#302
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by eurostar Frankly, from what I have seen up to today I don't see any advantage to use this lens instead of a Bigma. Even if the price should fall a lot, still I wouldn't see why to use a lens so long when another has same quality and is much more portable. Surely the Bigma is bad at long distance, but birds must be near to get good quality shot, with any lens. Any way tomorrow I am going to Milan to a Photo Show, I hope they allow visitors to try the lens at the Pentax booth, I am very curious to see it in my hands. Please, let us know your feedback !

03-24-2013, 05:35 AM	#303
BeerBelly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 139	I've been waiting for the PF forum review to come out. Any idea when it might be?

03-25-2013, 04:51 AM	#304
eurostar Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albareto, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 819	Originally posted by Zygonyx Please, let us know your feedback ! I went, and I was able to take some shots at a model at the next booth; sadly exposure was at 1/160; f/6,3 and ISO 3200, so quality is not valuable at full. I am going to post the pictures soon. The lens is long but manageable; still the price seems "too much" compared with what monsters from Canon, Nikon and the Sony 500/4 inspires when you hold them.

03-25-2013, 08:24 AM	#305
eurostar Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albareto, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 819	First the pic and then the crop 100%. Other picures here: Pentaxiani • Leggi argomento - Foto col tubo da stufa

03-25-2013, 09:11 AM	#306
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Can't see the pics.

03-25-2013, 09:12 AM	#307
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by VisualDarkness Can't see the pics. Neither can I

03-25-2013, 11:16 AM	#308
eurostar Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albareto, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 819	Sorry, it's needed to be logged in that forum to see the pictures. I'm reposting them. So, this is the 560 taken with a 645D: These are all pictures (with the relative crop 100%) taken at around 1/160; F6,3; ISO 3200. Precise data are in the exif.

03-25-2013, 11:27 AM	#309
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Looks like a nice stalker lens judging by the pics!

03-25-2013, 11:55 AM	#310
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by VisualDarkness Looks like a nice stalker lens judging by the pics! Stalkers that want to be easily spotted

03-25-2013, 03:34 PM	#311
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by crewl1 Stalkers that want to be easily spotted Paint it black!

03-25-2013, 03:48 PM	#312
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Looks pretty good, but yeah: 1/160, ISO 3200. Not the best basis for any assessments of sharpness. The colour rendering and contrast seems nice.

01-30-2021, 12:21 PM	#313
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by Kunzite The initial monthly production volume for the HD DA 560mm is 400 units per month. Of course, it could be only a one-month (400 units) batch, a continuous production or anything in between. The source for this data is: ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/news/2012/20120911_7.html In the english press release they don't write about procuction numbers. ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/news/2012/20120911_7.html

01-30-2021, 01:21 PM - 7 Likes	#314
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by angerdan The source for this data is: ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/news/2012/20120911_7.html In the english press release they don't write about procuction numbers. ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/news/2012/20120911_7.html This must be a contender for the longest time before the resurrection of a thread ever

01-30-2021, 01:58 PM - 2 Likes	#315
MMVIII Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 1,121	Originally posted by angerdan The source for this data is: ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/news/2012/20120911_7.html In the english press release they don't write about procuction numbers. ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/news/2012/20120911_7.html Thank you. I have been already waiting for that...