Lens · prime
SMC Pentax 67 500mm f/5.6
Pentax · 1989-c.2009
Discontinuedmedium-format
The SMC Pentax 67 500mm f/5.6 is a long telephoto for the Pentax 67 system, roughly equivalent to 250mm on 35mm format, for wildlife and sports. SMC Pentax 67 500mm f/5.6: 4 elements in 4 groups, 8 aperture blades, 8m minimum focus, 95mm filter thread, 3200g.
- Focal length
- 500mm
- Max aperture
- f/5.6
- Mount
- Pentax 67
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 4 / 4
Known for
- Wildlife
- Sports
- Aviation
- Nature
Considerations
- Very heavy
- Tripod mandatory
- Long minimum focus
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast4, level 4 of 5
Flare resistance4, level 4 of 5
CA control3, level 3 of 5
Vignetting control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Highly compressed
Rendering: Super telephoto reach
Colour: Warm Pentax
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6x7
1971-1979
Engraved Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR/6x7 1:5.6 500mm
smc PENTAX-6x7
1979-1989
Engraved smc PENTAX-6x7 1:5.6 500mm
Same optics
smc PENTAX 67
1989-c.2009
Engraved smc PENTAX 67 1:5.6 500mm
Same optics
Common issues
- Tripod mount wear
- Large and bulky
Buying guide
Check tripod mount and focus. Specialized use.
Specifications
| Mount | Pentax 67 |
| Focal Length | 500mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/45 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Min Focus | 8m |
| Filter Size | 95mm |
| Weight | 3200g |
Optical design
| Formula | Telephoto |
| Elements | 4 |
| Groups | 4 |
| Coating | SMC (Pentax) |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $600 - $1000
- Mint
- ~$1200
Indicative, no dated source.