HD Pentax-D FA 150-500mm f/5-5.6 ED DC AW
- 150-500mm
- f/5.0
- Telephoto Zoom
Quick answer
The Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 150-500mm f/5-5.6 ED DC AW is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 150-500mm at f/5.0 for the Pentax K mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 150-500mm f/5-5.6 ED DC AW is an APS-C telephoto zoom lens covering 150-500mm at f/5-5.6 for Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 150-500mm f/5-5.6 ED DC AW specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 150-500mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 150-500mm f/5-5.6 ED DC AW?
At 150-500mm this is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 150–500mm | 4.1–13.7° | 5–16.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 225–750mm | 2.7–9.1° | 3.3–11° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 150-500mm f/5-5.6 ED DC AW use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 150-500mm f/5-5.6 ED DC AW?
It zooms across 150-500mm with a maximum aperture of f/5.0. That makes it a telephoto to super telephoto lens.
Is the Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 150-500mm f/5-5.6 ED DC AW a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 150-500mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/5.0.
What is the Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 150-500mm f/5-5.6 ED DC AW equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 225–750mm on full frame, with a 2.7–9.1° horizontal and 3.3–11° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 150-500mm f/5-5.6 ED DC AW fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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