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SMC Pentax-M 400mm f/5.6

Pentax · 1977-1984

Ultra-long telephoto for serious wildlife work. Excellent reach.

Known for

  • Wildlife
  • Birding
  • Sports

Considerations

  • Very slow
  • Requires tripod

Optical Characteristics

Sharpness (wide)
4/5
Sharpness (stopped)
5/5
Contrast
4/5
Flare Resistance
4/5
CA Control
3/5
Vignetting Control
3/5
Distortion Control
4/5

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountPentax K
Focal Length400mm
Max Aperturef/5.6
Min Aperturef/32
Aperture Blades8
Filter Size77mm
Weight990g

Optical Design

FormulaTelephoto
Elements7
Groups5
CoatingSMC (Pentax)

Pricing

£150 - £280

Typical used price

Mint: ~£380

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFMicro Four Thirds

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