HD Pentax-DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW

HD Pentax-DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW

Professional zoom lens with constant f/2.8 aperture, weather sealing for General-purpose, portraits, landscapes.

Standard zoom lens f/2.8 k-mount
Landscape
Landscape
General
General

Lens Review: HD Pentax-DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW

The HD Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW is a professional-grade standard zoom lens designed for Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLR cameras. Covering a versatile focal length range equivalent to 24.5-76.5mm in 35mm format, it is suitable for various photography genres, including portraits, landscapes, and general-purpose shooting. The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture ensures consistent performance in low-light conditions and provides excellent depth of field control. The lens features an advanced optical design with Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and anomalous glass elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images across the frame. Its weather-resistant (AW) construction ensures reliability in diverse shooting environments, while the built-in Pulse Motor (PLM) provides fast and quiet autofocus performance.

Specifications

Lens type
Standard zoom lens
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length
16-50 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Pentax KAF4
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
9 (rounded)
Optical construction
16 elements in 10 groups (including 3 ED elements and 1 anomalous glass element)
Minimum focusing distance
0.3 m (11.8 inches)
Maximum magnification
0.24x
Filter size
77 mm
Dimensions
84 mm (diameter) x 117 mm (length)
Weight
712 g (25.1 oz)
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
landscape, general

Sample Images

L'été et nous ~ Summer and us

L'été et nous ~ Summer and us

by Shawn Si

St. Peter's First XI vs Portslade - 26 July 2025

St. Peter's First XI vs Portslade - 26 July 2025

by Brighthelmstone10

St. Peter's First XI vs Portslade - 26 July 2025

St. Peter's First XI vs Portslade - 26 July 2025

by Brighthelmstone10

St. Peter's First XI vs Portslade - 26 July 2025

St. Peter's First XI vs Portslade - 26 July 2025

by Brighthelmstone10

IMGP8561

IMGP8561

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IMGP8604

IMGP8604

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The best times

The best times

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Dakka Skanks at the Hope and Ruin - 28 June 2025

Dakka Skanks at the Hope and Ruin - 28 June 2025

by Brighthelmstone10

Dakka Skanks at the Hope and Ruin - 28 June 2025

Dakka Skanks at the Hope and Ruin - 28 June 2025

by Brighthelmstone10

Creedence Clearwater Review at Lewes Music Festival - 8 June 2025

Creedence Clearwater Review at Lewes Music Festival - 8 June 2025

by Brighthelmstone10

MONO1409

MONO1409

by VinceM68

MONO1387

MONO1387

by VinceM68

Woody Cook at Lewes Music Festival - 7 June 2025

Woody Cook at Lewes Music Festival - 7 June 2025

by Brighthelmstone10

IMGP1419

IMGP1419

by gaetguil.

The Sugarhill Gang and the Furious 5 at Lewes Music Festival - 8 June 2025

The Sugarhill Gang and the Furious 5 at Lewes Music Festival - 8 June 2025

by Brighthelmstone10

The Sugarhill Gang and the Furious 5 at Lewes Music Festival - 8 June 2025

The Sugarhill Gang and the Furious 5 at Lewes Music Festival - 8 June 2025

by Brighthelmstone10

The Sugarhill Gang and the Furious 5 at Lewes Music Festival - 8 June 2025

The Sugarhill Gang and the Furious 5 at Lewes Music Festival - 8 June 2025

by Brighthelmstone10

Cable Street Collective at Lewes Music Festival - 7 June 2025

Cable Street Collective at Lewes Music Festival - 7 June 2025

by Brighthelmstone10

Cable Street Collective at Lewes Music Festival - 7 June 2025

Cable Street Collective at Lewes Music Festival - 7 June 2025

by Brighthelmstone10

Cable Street Collective at Lewes Music Festival - 7 June 2025

Cable Street Collective at Lewes Music Festival - 7 June 2025

by Brighthelmstone10