Pentax SMC DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM*

$1,297
16-50 mm
autofocus 3.1x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture Pentax SDM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 57 users at B&H Photo Video

"Great construction, versatile and great image quality, especially the diaphragm closing a little more than 16mm focal length."

"Great lens for everyday use... Fast and sharp.... The price was nice also"

"The 2nd copy is quite nice, focus is dead-on, color rendition is stunning."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Pentax K-30, Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-5 II.

horizontal angle of view
73 - 26.7°
24.5-76mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs other Pentax K lenses

	Fixed aperture
	The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

The Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs other Pentax K wide angle lenses

	Wide aperture
	f/2.8

Cons

The Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs other Pentax K lenses

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	16 mm	above average
	Max focal length	50 mm	below average
	Zoom range	3.1x
	Magnification	1:4.7 (0.2x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Pentax SDM	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Pentax K
	Length	99 mm
	Diameter	84 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	0.6 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	72.8°	above average
	Telephoto horizontal	26.6°
	Wide vertical	52.3°
	Telephoto vertical	17.8°
	Wide diagonal	83.1°	above average
	Telephoto diagonal	31.7°

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SunKyong Kim

(0:54 AM, December 22, 2010)

Little typical lens...
because this lens made of plastic.
I used only metal lens...

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Pentax SMC DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs other Pentax K lenses

The Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs other Pentax K wide angle lenses

Cons

The Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs other Pentax K lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Pentax SMC DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM lens?

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Pentax SMC DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM*

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Pentax SMC DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM* lens?