Lens Summary
Brand: Pentax
Also Known As: Pentax 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Pentax K
Release Date: 2014-10-29
MSRP Price: $649
Made in: Japan
Production Status: Discontinued
Lens Description: A versatile wide-angle to telephoto zoom for Pentax DSLRs, the HD PENTAX DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens offers a 24.5-130mm-equivalent focal length to benefit working in a wide variety of shooting situations. One extra-low dispersion glass element and three aspherical elements have been incorporated within the optical design to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range and an HD (High-Definition) coating has been applied to maintain light transmission and reduce surface reflections. Additionally, an SP (Super Protect) coating has also been applied to the front and rear lens surfaces and an overall weather-resistant construction benefits this lens' use in a wide array of working conditions.
Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 16-85mm |
| Mount Type | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.26x |
| Shake Reduction (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-38 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 83° |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 19° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 16 |
| Lens Groups | 12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 (Rounded) |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| HD Coating | Yes |
| Fluorine Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.35m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 78 x 94mm |
| Weight | 488g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |