Name: Used Pentax HD DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens undefined
Brand: Pentax
SKU: US1695818
Price: 339.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.7 (10 reviews)

Pentax HD DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens

Pentax 16-85mm F3.5-5.6

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Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens

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Discover the HD PENTAX DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens: Precision, Versatility, and ReliabilityIntroducing the HD PENTAX DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens - a pivotal addition to Pentax DSLRs. This outstanding lens offers a 5.3-times zoom, spanning ultra-wide angles and presenting a 24.5-130mm-equivalent focal length. Suited for diverse photographic scenarios, from vast landscapes to intricate portraits, it promises sharpness, accuracy, and authentic color depiction.Optimal Optical Design for Clear ImagesDesigned with meticulous attention to detail, the lens includes one extra-low dispersion glass element and three aspherical elements. These components collaboratively ensure minimal chromatic aberrations and distortions across the entire zoom range. With the HD (High-Definition) coating, light transmission is optimized, surface reflections reduced, and contrast improved, providing you with clear, bright, and vibrant images.Weather-Resistant ConstructionA photographer's delight, the HD PENTAX lens boasts a robust weather-resistant construction, fortified with 11 seals. This resilience ensures that your lens remains protected against various elements, making it a perfect companion for outdoor shoots in unpredictable conditions.Smooth Handling and FocusingThe Quick-Shift focusing system stands out, allowing photographers to effortlessly switch between autofocus and manual focus. You can manually override the focus at any point, giving you unparalleled control over your shots. With a minimum focusing distance of 1.15', and a maximum magnification of 0.26x, this lens is tailored for flexibility. Coupled with the DC autofocus motor, expect a quiet, smooth, and swift performance, whether you're shooting stills or capturing cinematic moments.Superior Imaging for High-Resolution CamerasComprising 16 optical elements in 12 groups, this lens is primed for high-resolution cameras. The ED element and the three high-grade aspherical elements ensure minimized aberrations and enhanced color rendition, capturing shots as you see them with your eyes.HD Coating and SP ProtectionThe lens's high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating ensures high light transmission and reduces reflections. This results in bright, high-contrast images, free from flare and ghosting. Meanwhile, the SP (Super Protect) Coating on the lens's front surface effectively wards off elements like water, grease, and dust, ensuring your lens remains spotless.Bokeh Effect and AutofocusLooking for that perfect background blur or bokeh effect? The rounded diaphragm blades of this lens deliver smooth, mesmerizing bokeh, minimizing streaking from point light sources. Additionally, the built-in DC motor ensures that the autofocus operation remains smooth and silent.The HD PENTAX DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens promises reliability, versatility, and unmatched precision. Whether you're a professional or an enthusiast, this lens is a must-have addition to your photography gear, delivering exceptional results every single time.

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This lens is my go-to for anything outdoors due to its excellent weather sealing.  I take it hiking on a regular basis as well as out for landscapes with my tripod for longer exposures with ND filters.  I have found it to be extremely sharp with very fast auto focus, and it's never let me down.  I've also been out with it in moderate rain and heavy snow with no additional protection, and it had never had so much as a hiccup.

I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a great all-purpose lens for their Pentax APS-C system.

My Go-To Outdoor Lens

I use this DA 16-85 on my K-70. This lens comes up with very very sharp images from wide to telephoto end. I was worried about its performance in low light conditions due to the f-stop starting at 3.5, but thanks to K-70’s good performance in high ISO, I enjoy taking photos under any conditions so far. This lens is relatively expensive, but I am happy with its performance and build quality.*If you prefer manual focusing, you may struggle with focus because the focus ring doesn’t stop turning at both side (you can turn the ring endlessly) and doesn’t have a distance scale.

Useful Zoom Range and Amazing Sharpness

The lens performed as expected without any issues in a recent trip to the Sierra's when mounted on the Pentax KP.  The lens was purchased for travel, and for the weather sealing for which Pentax has become known.  I would recommend this lens and the Pentax line.

Met Expectations

I was looking for zoom lens with a little more zoom ratio than the very usual 18 -55 mm. This lens fitted perfectly the requirement and proved to deliver very decent quality pictures with Pentax K-70 body.

Great walk-around lens

I mostly photograph dogs at dog parks, community events, art and music festivals and found color. In all cases I never know exactly what the ideal prime lens might be so I need the flexibility of a reliable, and accurate weather resistant autofocus AND affordable zoom. 95% of time I’m shooting outdoors. This Pentax 16-85mm lens resides on my K3ii most the time. My K70 is packing whatever secondary lens I anticipate needing, a telephoto or ultra wide angle zoom or a nifty fifty or a macro lens.

Very versatile  and consistent performer

With the reviews this lens has I assume I got a bad one.
Some people even commented about the colors.
The one I got I had to shot 1 stop dark.
Colors didn't pop at all.
The 17-70mm F4 I was replacing was better so I returned this 16-85mm

I can only assume I got a bad one.

Reality hit me earlier this year that several of my older Pentax lenses are not doing me any favors.  I ditched them and decided the first lens I'd buy from Adorama would be the 16-85mm as a walk around lens.  It seemed to fit the bill with my shooting interests and would be a better option than my kit lens.  I got the lens in plenty of time time to take to Las Vegas for the 2017 SEMA show.  Four eight hour days of walking the show floor in tight quarters with thousands of attendees made me happy I'd planned to travel light.  My primary camera is a Pentax K-5IIs and the combo was excellent for both tight shooting indoors and the bright outdoor displays.  The lens handles well and the K-5IIs helps the lens in low light situations.  The wider angle available vs. my kit lens was perhaps the best feature at SEMA.  I didn't do any practice with the lens before leaving town so my first hand-on was at the show.  The few errors I made early on were easily corrected after I realized my mistakes.  I could not be happier with this lens and I see it living on the camera most of the time.

I could not be happier with this lens and I see it living on the camera most of the time

Excellent lens for route lanscape photography. More wide angle view than most zooms with 5X Zoom which is plenty for typical Landscape photography.

Excellent walk around lens

I love this lens. Kudos to Pentax. Sharp from corner to corner and silent, accurate focusing. The range covers most of my needs. Well built and solid, this has become my favorite walk around lens. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because it would be fantastic if it were faster, but, then again, it would have to be bigger and more expensive.

My single favorite lens

If a variable aperture is against your wish to buy this lense, just forget it. Yes, this isn't constant aperture and it's a little bit slow BUT in every other aspect this lense is just brilliant!! Sharp corner to corner, compact, amazing build quality, very nice feeling when you hold it, good range, 16mm is really useful. I'm really proud having this lense. RECOMMEND!

Used Pentax HD DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens

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