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Pentax 16-50 mm f2.8

Pentax 16-50 mm f2.8
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Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 335 reviews of Pentax 16-50 mm f2.8. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

On average, users rate this product 83/100 and experts rate this product 78/100.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax 16-50 mm f2.8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Pentax 16-50 mm f2.8 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Pentax 16-50 mm f2.8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 70 user reviews of Pentax 16-50 mm f2.8 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jon Tarrant (whatdigitalcamera.com)

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

 

Review of the Pentax DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM lens

Nice balance and robust feel

Slightly stiff and jerky zoom action

The most expensive of the Pentax lenses in this category 16-50mm did not always deliver everything that it promised. In particular, the f/2.8 aperture is more for bright viewing than it is for top-quality imaging. Similarly, the SDM system is indeed...

Jan, 2009
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Pentax SMC-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM

 

The Pentax SMC-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM is part of the professional grade DA* lens lineup by Pentax. At around 600-700 &eur;/US$ it is surprisingly affordable when considering its direct counterparts like the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 USM IS or the...

It is difficult to find a final verdict for the Pentax SMC DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM. On the one hand it has some obvious problems like a weak border performance at max. aperture and very pronounced lateral chromatic aberrations (CAs). On the other...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : WDC Team (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Pentax SMC DA 16-45mm f/4 ED AL

 

This model comes from Pentax's KB range, and the DA mark denotes its digital dedication...

Small, light and solid, high-resolution, high-contrast

Chromatic aberration

The lens provides high resolution, with just chromatic aberrations spoiling its performance

May, 2007
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Expert review by : Rüdiger Neumann (opticallimits.com)

Pentax SMC-DA 16-45mm f/4 ED AL

 

The Pentax SMC-DA 16-45mm f/4 ED AL is something like a "consensus" lens in thePentax community. It is affordable enough for starters yet interesting enoughfor enthusiasts. Its field-of-view is equivalent to 24.5-67.5mm in the 35mm format - a pretty...

The Pentax SMC-DA 16-45mm f/4 ED AL is an impressive standard zoom ... with a bug. The resolution figures indicate a very good resolution characteristic throughout the zoom range. Distortions and vignetting are quite typical for a good APS-C standard...

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Pentax DA*16-50mm F2.8ED AL [IF] SDM Lens

 

Specific features of the smc PENTAX-DA*16-50mm F2.8ED AL [IF] SDM Lens When mounted on a PENTAX digital SLR camera body, this 3.1-times zoom lens covers angles of view from 24.5mm to 76.5mm (in the 35mm format). This versatile ultra-wide to...

This versatile ultra-wide to medium-telephoto coverage lens may be used as a standard zoom lens in a wide variety of applications, including landscape and portrait. Incorporating two ED (extra-low dispersion) elements and three aspherical elements,...

Feb, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

High Speed Low Light Portrait Lens

 

The Pentax 16-50mm f/2.8 lens with ultrasonic motor focusing turns the Pentax K-7 camera into a stealth indoor candid photography workhorse. Combined with the ...

Potent performance in most light. Solid build, smooth controls, easy to use interface

Cost, autofocus difficulty, poor grip of lens cap

Jan, 2010
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

High Speed Low Light Portrait Lens

 

The Pentax 16-50mm f/2.8 lens with ultrasonic motor focusing turns the Pentax K-7 camera into a stealth indoor candid photography workhorse. Combined with the unusually quiet camera itself, the 16-50mm lens' ultrasonic motor focusing makes the act of...

Potent performance in most light. Solid build, smooth controls, easy to use

Cost, autofocus difficulty, poor grip of lens cap

Jan, 2010
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Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Pentax smc DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM

 

I have had this lens for more than a year now and my experience is unfortunately quite mixed. I used it mainly for landscapes, with additonal filtering (Hoya Pro 1 D polarizer and Cokin P system).

Weather sealed ; Sharpness ; Color accuracy

Questionable durability/solidness (definitely in my case) ; Poor flare resistance ; High level of chromatic aberration ; Needs the largest (and most expensive) square filters (vignetting is visible even with a wide-angle adapter for Cokin P system) ;...

Sep, 2009
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Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Pentax SMC DA * 16-50mm F2.8 ED/AL (IF) SDM - (Digital Lenses)

 
May, 2008
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Unbeatable bang for the buck! Top pick!

 

With the introduction of DA*16-50/2.8, this little brother has become available used on EBay at 1/2 its original price. This makes the DA 16-45/4 ever more appealing than the kit DA 18-55 due to the vastly superior optical performance (sharp wide open,...

Excellent optics Really strong close-focusing performance SMC ensures low flare, good

Zooming out to 16mm blocks in-camera flash Average fit and finish Moderate CA

Dec, 2007
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