Lens · prime
SMC Pentax-M* 67 800mm f/6.7 ED [IF]
Pentax · 1989-2008
Discontinuedmedium-format
The SMC Pentax-M* 67 800mm f/6.7 ED [IF] is the longest lens in the 67II lineup, roughly equivalent to 400mm on 35mm format. It uses ED glass and internal focusing and was sold with a rear converter. SMC Pentax-M* 67 800mm f/6.7 ED [IF]: 10 elements in 9 groups, 8.0m minimum focus, 67mm filter thread, 6500g.
- Focal length
- 800mm
- Max aperture
- f/6.7
- Mount
- Pentax 67
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 10 / 9
Known for
- Wildlife
- Astronomy
- Sports
- Nature
Considerations
- Extremely heavy
- Requires heavy tripod
- Very specialized
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 control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Extreme compression
Rendering: Massive reach on medium format
Colour: Warm Pentax with ED correction
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
smc PENTAX-6x7 800mm f/6.7 ED [IF]
1983-1989
Pentax-6x7 cosmetics
smc PENTAX-M* 67 800mm f/6.7 ED [IF]
1989-c.2009
Engraved smc PENTAX-M* 67
Same lens, renamed
Common issues
- Size and weight limit use
Buying guide
Check ED element for haze.
Specifications
| Mount | Pentax 67 |
| Focal Length | 800mm |
| Max Aperture | f/6.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/45 |
| Min Focus | 8m |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Weight | 6500g |
Optical design
| Formula | Telephoto |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Coating | SMC (Pentax) |
| Special | ED glass, internal focusing |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $2000 - $3500
- Mint
- ~$4500
Indicative, no dated source.