HD PENTAX DA 16-85mm F/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

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Ricoh Imaging Pentax HD DA 16 to 85 millimetre lens in black with 5.3x zoom ratio for digital SLR cameras.

HD PENTAX DA 16-85mm F/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

The HD PENTAX DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR is optimized to provide premium performance for use on PENTAX K-mount digital SLR cameras.

Model No: 21387

Genuine PENTAX Product
In Stock
Official Warranty

Price

$649.95

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Catering to the needs of the photographer, this lens provides a high zoom ratio of approximately 5.3 times to cover focal lengths from 16mm ultra-wide-angle to 85mm telephoto for lengths equivalent to 24.5mm to 130mm (in the 35mm format). This versatile zoom lens comes in handy for a wide variety of scenes and subjects, including sweeping landscapes and cramped rooms.

Equipped with the PENTAX-exclusive, HD coating, this lens is sure to offer sharp, clear images even under challenging light conditions.

Features / Specifications

Technical Specifications

Focal length / 35mm equivalent
16-85mm (equiv. 24.5-130mm)
Minimum aperture
F22–F38
Lens construction
16 elements in 12 groups
Angle of view (diagonal)
83°-19°
Mount
PENTAX KAF3 mount
Minimum focusing distance
0.35m
Maximum magnification
0.26X
Filter diameter
72mm
Diaphragm control
Fully Automatic
Number of diaphragm blades
7 (rounded 16mm f/3.5-4.5, 85mm f/5.6-8)
Maximum diameter × length
78mm x 94mm
Weight
488g w/o hood 517g w/hood
Others
HD coating Super Protect (SP) coating Weather Resistant Quick-shift Focus System Filter Window

Versatile, 5.3-times zoom lens covering ultra-wide angles

This zoom lens offers a zoom ratio of approximately 5.3 times to cover the ultra-wide-angle to telephoto ranges (for focal lengths equivalent to 24.5mm to 130mm in the 35mm format). In addition to the most commonly used focal lengths, it provides ultra-wide-angle coverage to produce distinctive, creative visual expressions, such as an exaggerated perspective or an extra-wide depth of field.

Exceptional imaging power to optimize the performance of super-high-resolution cameras

Consisting of 16 optical elements in 12 groups, this lens features one ED element and three high-grade aspherical elements to minimize spherical and chromatic aberrations and improve color rendition. In order to accommodate high-resolution image sensors in DSLRs, its MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) curve is programmed to be more acute than those of conventional models in the same class to deliver high-resolution, fine-detailed images.

HD Coating to improve image description

This lens is treated with the high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating. Compared with conventional multi-layer coatings, this PENTAX-original coating assures higher light transmission and reduced reflections to deliver bright, high-contrast images free from flare and ghosting, even under demanding backlit conditions.

Quick-Shift Focus system

This lens is equipped with the PENTAX-developed Quick-Shift Focus system, which allows the user to instantly switch to manual-focus operation after the subject is captured in focus by the camera’s AF system.

Weather-resistant construction

This lens features dependable, weather-resistant construction with eight special seals to effectively prevent intrusion of water into the lens interior. When used with a weather-resistant digital SLR camera body, it assures a durable, reliable digital imaging system that performs superbly in demanding shooting settings — even in rain or mist or in locations prone to water splashes or spray.

Other features

• SP (Super Protect) Coating (applied to the front surface of the lens) effectively repels water and grease
• Rounded diaphragm blades produce a smooth, beautiful bokeh effect; while minimizing the streaking effect from point light sources
• Smooth, quiet autofocus operation, driven by the built-in DC motor