HD Pentax-DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW
This is a APS-C zoom lens for Pentax K, covering 16-50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 2021, it weighs 712 g and is weather-sealed. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.
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.
- f/2.8
- Aperture
- 16–50mm
- Focal
- 712 g
- Weight
- Aug 2021
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Standard zoom lens
- Max Format size
- APS-C
- Focal length
- 16-50 mm
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Pentax K
- 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
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