Name: HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR
Brand: Pentax
SKU: 352
Rating: 4.4 (7 reviews)

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3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

The focal range is a lot more versatile
Sharpness is generally very good at all focal lengths
excellent contrast

the lens relies on a conventional DC motor rather than SDM
far too expensive for a slow zoom
Difficult to find a negative

Elements: 16
Focus method: Extending front
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 16, 85 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto

Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR - Pros & Cons

The focal range is a lot more versatile
Sharpness is generally very good at all focal lengths
excellent contrast
superb flare control
Handling is great and the lens is solid enough without being heavy
freedom to take photos in various situation thus best fit for traveling
The additional range at both end is also very welcome and useful
Excellent uniform corner-to-corner sharpness
The wider end is also surprisingly useful
image quality is superb in all aspects
The AF is quick and very accurate and consistent
itself very resistant to flare and contrast levels are good
focuses reasonably quickly and is reasonably priced
Manual focusing action is smooth and there is enough damping to make applying adjustments easy
sharpness remains excellent in the centre and very good towards the edges at maximum aperture
decent image quality and covers a good amount of range

the lens relies on a conventional DC motor rather than SDM
far too expensive for a slow zoom
Difficult to find a negative
some pieces may be weaker than mine
the lens is an inability to focus sometimes
it can lack a tiny little bit of
IQ is bad
the filter thread does not rotate
inability to focus on the sensor or film all colours of visible light at the same
images are usually
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find any toggles or switches on the barrel
edges are noticeably soft
the AF speed feels a little slow albeit

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Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Pentax KAF3

Aperture max	3.5-5.6
Aperture min	22-38
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Elements	16
Groups	12
Special elements / coatings	HD coating Super protect coatings
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	18.24 oz
Diameter	3.07 in
Length	3.7 in
Filter size	2.83 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	16 - 85
Angle of View	83 - 19
Maximum magnification	0.26 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Extending front
Autofocus	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.35
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Zoom lock	no
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Sealing	yes

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Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Pentax - Editorial Reviews (4)

3.0

Based on 4 reviews

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