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

Construction

Aperture Blades
9 blades, Rounded aperture diaphragm
Colors
Black, Silver
Form Factor
Super Telephoto Prime Lens
Short 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
6 elements
5 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
5 groups
4 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
High-grade multi-layer HD (High Definition) Coating groups

Dimensions

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

Function

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

Performance

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

Production

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

Reviews

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

Price

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