Compare Pentax DA 40mm F2.8 vs Pentax DA 560mm F5.6

Construction

Aperture Blades
9 blades, Rounded aperture diaphragm
Colors
Black, Silver
Form Factor
Short Telephoto Prime Lens
Super Telephoto Prime Lens
Image Size
APS-C
APS-C
Lens Barrel
Distance scale
Lens Mount
Pentax K-mount
Pentax K-mount
Motor
Screw drive from camera
Optical Formula | Elements
5 elements
6 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
4 groups
5 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
High-grade multi-layer HD (High Definition) Coating groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
49 mm / 1.93 in
112 mm / 4.41 in
Size | Diameter
63 mm / 2.48 in
130 mm / 5.12 in
Size | Length
15 mm / 0.59 in
522 mm / 20.55 in
Weight
80 g / 2.83 oz
3040 g / 107.42 oz

Function

Angle Of View
39.7° Diagonal | 33.4° Horizontal | 22.6° Vertical
3.0° Diagonal | 2.5° Horizontal | 1.6° Vertical
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/22
f/5.6 ~ f/45
Autofocus
Yes
Crop Factor
1.5
1.5
Focal Length
40 mm
560 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
60.0 mm
840.0 mm
Image Stabilization
No

Performance

Max Magnification
0.13x
Min Focus Distance
400 mm / 15.75 in
5600 mm / 220.47 in

Production

Accessory
Lens Hood: MH-RE49 (supplied)
Debut
2013-08-27
2012-09-10

Reviews

Neofiliac score
68%
16%
Pros
  • Exceptionally light and compact
  • Great rendering
  • The longest reach for APS-C
Cons
  • A bit expensive for a pancake lens
  • Dark maximum aperture
  • Large and heavy like a full-frame lens
  • Professionals may prefer FF instead

Price

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