Quick answer
The Pentax DA 560mm lens is a super telephoto prime lens covering 560mm at f/5.6 for the Pentax K mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Pentax DA 560mm lens is a telephoto prime lens covering 560mm at f/5.6 for Pentax K mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Pentax DA 560mm lens specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 560mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.6
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Minimum focus distance
- 5.6 m
- Filter thread
- 112 mm
- Weight
- 3040 g
- Length
- 522 mm
- Diameter
- 130 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Pentax DA 560mm lens?
At 560mm this is a super telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
- Distant subjects and the moon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 840mm | 2.5° | 3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax DA 560mm lens use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax DA 560mm lens?
It is a fixed 560mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Pentax DA 560mm lens a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 560mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/5.6.
What is the Pentax DA 560mm lens equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 840mm on full frame, with a 2.5° horizontal and 3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax DA 560mm lens 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.
