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Pentax HD DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW

Maker	Ricoh
Technical data
Type	Prime
Focus drive	Brushless DC motor
Focal length	560mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)	840mm
Image format	24x36mm
Aperture (max/min)	f/5.6 / f/45
Close focus distance	18.37 feet (5.60 m)
Max. magnification	0.10x
Diaphragm blades	9
Construction	6 elements in 5 groups
Features
Manual focus override	Yes
Weather-sealing	Yes
Application	wildlife, sports, astrophotography
Physical
Max. length	521.7 millimetres (20.54 in)
Diameter	130.3 millimetres (5.13 in)
Weight	3,040 grams (107 oz)
Filter diameter	40.5mm (drop-in), 112mm (front lens)
Software
Lens ID	8 211
Accessories
Lens hood	integrated
Angle of view
Horizontal	3.7° (APS-C), 2.5° (FF)
Diagonal	2.9° (APS-C), 1.9° (FF)
History
Introduction	2012
Discontinuation	2021
Retail info
MSRP	$6799 USD

As of July 2015, the Pentax HD DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW is the longest prime lens in production under the Pentax brand. It has a telescope-type optical design.
The lens is fully compatible with the K-1 full-frame DSLR and covers the 35mm image circle. On the K-1, lens correction profiles are supported to remove chromatic aberrations and vignetting.

References

1. Pentax HD DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW Telephoto Lens Announced, ePHOTOzine
2. K-Mount Lens Compatible with 35mm Full-Frame Format, Pentax Roadmap

External links

• [REDACTED] Media related to HD Pentax-DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW at Wikimedia Commons
• Official product page, Ricoh Imaging
• Press release, Ricoh Imaging
• Examples of images list, PENTAX K-1 Laboratory
• A look at the Pentax 560mm f5.6, YouTube
• DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW Review, PentaxForums.com
• DA 560mm F5.6 vs Sigma 500mm F4.5 Review, PentaxForums.com
• DA 560mm F5.6 - is it a Full-frame lens?, PentaxForums.com

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