HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR
This is a APS-C zoom lens for Pentax K, covering 16-85 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6. Released in 2014, it weighs 488 g and is weather-sealed. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.
It is a versatile standard zoom lens designed for Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLR cameras. Offering a 24.5-130mm equivalent focal length in 35mm format, it covers a broad range suitable for general-purpose photography, landscapes, and travel. The lens features Pentax's HD (High Definition) multi-layer coating to minimize flare and ghosting, ensuring high-contrast, sharp images even in challenging lighting conditions. Its weather-resistant construction provides reliability in various shooting environments, while the built-in DC motor ensures fast and quiet autofocus performance. The lens's optical design includes an Extra-low Dispersion (ED) element and three aspherical elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-quality images throughout the zoom range.
- f/3.5-5.6
- Aperture
- 16–85mm
- Focal
- 488 g
- Weight
- Dec 2014
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Standard zoom lens
- Max Format size
- APS-C
- Focal length
- 16-85 mm
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Pentax K
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5-5.6
- Minimum aperture
- f/22-38
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 7 (rounded)
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 12 groups (including 1 ED element and 3 aspherical elements)
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.35 m (1.15 ft)
- Maximum magnification
- 0.26x
- Filter size
- 72 mm
- Dimensions
- 78 mm (diameter) x 94 mm (length)
- Weight
- 488 g (17.2 oz)
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Usage
- general, travel
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 4.5% of the frame width
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