Quick answer
The Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 600mm f/4 ED [IF] is a super telephoto telephoto lens covering 600mm at f/4.0 for the Pentax K mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 600mm f/4 telephoto prime lens, the Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 600mm f/4 ED [IF] is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 600mm f/4 ED [IF] specifications
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 600mm f/4 ED [IF]?
At 600mm this is a super telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
- Distant subjects and the moon
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 600mm | 3.4° | 4.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 900mm | 2.3° | 2.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 600mm f/4 ED [IF] use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 600mm f/4 ED [IF]?
It is a fixed 600mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 600mm f/4 ED [IF] a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 600mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.0.
What is the Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 600mm f/4 ED [IF] equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 900mm on full frame, with a 2.3° horizontal and 2.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 600mm f/4 ED [IF] 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.
