560mm now available.

Zygonyx · 02-02-2021, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Selfie... selfie...

OK, wait about one month from now, if my trip isn't cancelled for sanitary reason

Chris Mak · 02-04-2021, 09:20 AM - **1 Like**

Is the DA560 really on its way to being discontinued? No store here has it in stock, but still have it listed for special order. Also at the same price as past years.
I am still debating to re-purchase the DA560, simply because there is no other lens in its category under 10.000,-
I have been shooting the D500+500PF for this past year, and it is very sharp, very fast and very reliable. But put a 1.4TC on it, and the magic is gone. Also, it has a kind of flat, ultra-sharp and very contrasty rendering that has its own limits.

Canon has its R5 and the RF800mm f11, which is an unsuspected release, but would have been so much better if it had been a 600mm/f5.6, although I understand it was made with low price and high portability in mind. There is still plenty of room for a high quality 600mm f5.6, that can take a 1.4TC well.

thibs · 02-04-2021, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by Chris Mak

Is the DA560 really on its way to being discontinued? No store here has it in stock, but still have it listed for special order. Also at the same price as past years.
I am still debating to re-purchase the DA560, simply because there is no other lens in its category under 10.000,-
I have been shooting the D500+500PF for this past year, and it is very sharp, very fast and very reliable. But put a 1.4TC on it, and the magic is gone. Also, it has a kind of flat, ultra-sharp and very contrasty rendering that has its own limits.

Canon has its R5 and the RF800mm f11, which is an unsuspected release, but would have been so much better if it had been a 600mm/f5.6, although I understand it was made with low price and high portability in mind. There is still plenty of room for a high quality 600mm f5.6, that can take a 1.4TC well.

It just may be a situation comparable to what happened multiple times to the FA limiteds: just have to wait for a other batch. Maybe.

Chris Mak · 02-04-2021, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by thibs

It just may be a situation comparable to what happened multiple times to the FA limiteds: just have to wait for a other batch. Maybe.

It would be a real pity if Pentax were to discontinue the DA560 without having an alternative, especially with the K3III coming!

reh321 · 02-04-2021, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by Chris Mak

It would be a real pity if Pentax were to discontinue the DA560 without having an alternative, especially with the K3III coming!

I would expect them to continue to occasionally produce them if people continue to purchase them.

thibs · 02-04-2021, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by Chris Mak

It would be a real pity if Pentax were to discontinue the DA560 without having an alternative, especially with the K3III coming!

Completely agree.

**Pål Jensen** · 02-04-2021, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by Chris Mak

Is the DA560 really on its way to being discontinued? No store here has it in stock, but still have it listed for special order. .

Nothing new that such lenses are special order. Most of the long Pentax super telephotos always has been - at least a few years after introduction.

angerdan · 02-04-2021, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by Chris Mak

Is the DA560 really on its way to being discontinued? No store here has it in stock, but still have it listed for special order. Also at the same price as past years.
I am still debating to re-purchase the DA560, simply because there is no other lens in its category under 10.000,-

Four day ago i wrote this:

Originally posted by angerdan

Some people rumored about it ... and the rumors have been pottet there:
DA560 production end / successor ? - PentaxForums.com

By the way, the initial production volume for the DA 560mm has been 400/month.
Initial monthly production volume of Pentax Products - PentaxForums.com

angerdan · 02-06-2021, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by Adam

No birds for you yet, but feel free to pixel peep these test charts (center):

F5.6 / 8 / 11 (center)
https://themotec1.netfirms.com/Users/Hosted/cdn/DA560/DA560-A-ctr-F056_130226_22s_w.tif
https://themotec1.netfirms.com/Users/Hosted/cdn/DA560/DA560-A-ctr-F080_130226_23s_w.tif
https://themotec1.netfirms.com/Users/Hosted/cdn/DA560/DA560-A-ctr-F110_130226_24s_w.tif

F* 250-600mm at F5.6, for comparison, center:
https://themotec1.netfirms.com/Users/Hosted/cdn/DA560/F520-A-ctr-F056_130226_80s_w.tif

Got a "404 Error- Page Not Found" on all links.
Do you still have (access to) the files?

Adam · 02-06-2021, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by angerdan

Got a "404 Error- Page Not Found" on all links.
Do you still have (access to) the files?

I think those charts (or similar) were all moved here:
Pentax-DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW Review - Sharpness | PentaxForums.com Reviews

angerdan · 02-06-2021, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I think those charts (or similar) were all moved here:
Pentax-DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW Review - Sharpness | PentaxForums.com Reviews

What about the one from the F* 250-600mm f5.6 ?

gazonk · 04-26-2021, 07:11 AM

The 560mm is still listed as current on the japanese Ricoh imaging pages, so I don't think this lens is being discontinued!

I think I'll keep saving for the 150-450mm, though, the extra 110 mm doesn't even seem to come near to justifying the drawbacks of 1 kg more weight, no zoom possibility and insane price.

Mistral75 · 07-15-2021, 04:09 PM - **1 Like**

The HD Pentax-DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW has disappeared from the latest roadmap (the one published today). RIP.

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Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	Originally posted by noelpolar Selfie... selfie... OK, wait about one month from now, if my trip isn't cancelled for sanitary reason

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thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Chris Mak Is the DA560 really on its way to being discontinued? No store here has it in stock, but still have it listed for special order. Also at the same price as past years. I am still debating to re-purchase the DA560, simply because there is no other lens in its category under 10.000,- I have been shooting the D500+500PF for this past year, and it is very sharp, very fast and very reliable. But put a 1.4TC on it, and the magic is gone. Also, it has a kind of flat, ultra-sharp and very contrasty rendering that has its own limits. Canon has its R5 and the RF800mm f11, which is an unsuspected release, but would have been so much better if it had been a 600mm/f5.6, although I understand it was made with low price and high portability in mind. There is still plenty of room for a high quality 600mm f5.6, that can take a 1.4TC well. It just may be a situation comparable to what happened multiple times to the FA limiteds: just have to wait for a other batch. Maybe.

02-04-2021, 09:46 AM	#349
Chris Mak Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 639	Originally posted by thibs It just may be a situation comparable to what happened multiple times to the FA limiteds: just have to wait for a other batch. Maybe. It would be a real pity if Pentax were to discontinue the DA560 without having an alternative, especially with the K3III coming!

02-04-2021, 09:52 AM	#350
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by Chris Mak It would be a real pity if Pentax were to discontinue the DA560 without having an alternative, especially with the K3III coming! I would expect them to continue to occasionally produce them if people continue to purchase them.

02-04-2021, 10:28 AM	#351
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Chris Mak It would be a real pity if Pentax were to discontinue the DA560 without having an alternative, especially with the K3III coming! Completely agree.

02-04-2021, 10:55 AM	#352
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by Chris Mak Is the DA560 really on its way to being discontinued? No store here has it in stock, but still have it listed for special order. . Nothing new that such lenses are special order. Most of the long Pentax super telephotos always has been - at least a few years after introduction.

02-04-2021, 11:08 AM	#353
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by Chris Mak Is the DA560 really on its way to being discontinued? No store here has it in stock, but still have it listed for special order. Also at the same price as past years. I am still debating to re-purchase the DA560, simply because there is no other lens in its category under 10.000,- Four day ago i wrote this: Originally posted by angerdan Some people rumored about it ... and the rumors have been pottet there: DA560 production end / successor ? - PentaxForums.com By the way, the initial production volume for the DA 560mm has been 400/month. Initial monthly production volume of Pentax Products - PentaxForums.com

02-06-2021, 05:53 AM	#354
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by Adam No birds for you yet, but feel free to pixel peep these test charts (center): F5.6 / 8 / 11 (center) https://themotec1.netfirms.com/Users/Hosted/cdn/DA560/DA560-A-ctr-F056_130226_22s_w.tif https://themotec1.netfirms.com/Users/Hosted/cdn/DA560/DA560-A-ctr-F080_130226_23s_w.tif https://themotec1.netfirms.com/Users/Hosted/cdn/DA560/DA560-A-ctr-F110_130226_24s_w.tif F* 250-600mm at F5.6, for comparison, center: https://themotec1.netfirms.com/Users/Hosted/cdn/DA560/F520-A-ctr-F056_130226_80s_w.tif Got a "404 Error- Page Not Found" on all links. Do you still have (access to) the files?

02-06-2021, 01:12 PM	#356
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by Adam I think those charts (or similar) were all moved here: Pentax-DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW Review - Sharpness \| PentaxForums.com Reviews What about the one from the F* 250-600mm f5.6 ?

04-26-2021, 07:11 AM	#357
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	The 560mm is still listed as current on the japanese Ricoh imaging pages, so I don't think this lens is being discontinued! I think I'll keep saving for the 150-450mm, though, the extra 110 mm doesn't even seem to come near to justifying the drawbacks of 1 kg more weight, no zoom possibility and insane price.

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07-15-2021, 04:09 PM - 1 Like	#358
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,526	The HD Pentax-DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW has disappeared from the latest roadmap (the one published today). RIP.