Pentax SMC FA 400mm f/5.6 ED (IF) : Specifications and Opinions

Pentax SMC FA 400mm f/5.6 ED (IF)

The Pentax SMC FA 400mm f/5.6 ED (IF) is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1997 to 2004 (discontinued). The focus is done by Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic), it does not have image stabilization.

5 users have given it an average vote of 8.4 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	400 mm
Angle of view	6.2°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/5.6
Aperture blades
Lenses/Groups	9 elements in 8 groups
Min. focus distance	2.00 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.23x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	No
Filters	77 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	1140 g
Dimensions	83 x 199 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Emer

sent on 05 Marzo 2022

Pros: Construction, ease of use and Internal Focus.

Cons: Soft to TA, AF not very precise

Opinion: Dated lens resulting in outdated features. Sharpness not at the top. Not tropicalized. For an excellent yield you have to use it a little and then you understand its strengths and weaknesses. It is a 400 of small size and that allows a shocking use and practicality. Used and kept around the neck during excursions up to 6 hours of walking without having problems. For wandering photo hunting is very recommended.

Ruggio

sent on 25 Aprile 2020

Pros: Construction

Cons: Ta sharpness, color content, age and what follows

Opinion: Tried on K1II. Bought after using the 300 da, I hoped to find the same quality but it was not so. The optics are soft at TA and even closing the diaphragm never gets to solve the 36mpx of the machine. I also noticed a slight dominant magenta in several shots. AF of course of other times, it is unfair to want to compare it with the most modern goals. Availability and cost make it a further problem. Probably excellent lens in the years of its conception, today I did not find it satisfactory on full format. However I would not have stumbled upon an unfortunate model

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Pentax SMC FA 400mm f/5.6 ED (IF) : Specifications and Opinions

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