Pentax Lens SMC-DA 16-50mm, F2.8 ED/AL (IF)

Pentax K, APS-C / DX
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Product details

Optimized image quality through ED lenses and aspherical line elements. Supersonic motor for fast focusing.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Weight
565 g
Focus type
Autofocus, Manual focus
Lens type
Normal Lens, Wide angle lens, Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Pentax K
Focal length
16 - 50 mm
Documents
Brochure.pdf
Item number
203735

General information

Manufacturer
Pentax
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
21650
Release date
26.2.2008

Colour

Colour
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.30 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Normal Lens, Wide angle lens, Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Pentax K
Aperture
2.80 f/
Min. aperture
22 f/
Min. focal length (exact)
16 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
50 mm
Focal length
16 - 50 mm
Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Number of diaphragm blades
9 x
Filter thread
77 mm
Number of lenses
15
Number of lens groups
12
Lens equipment
Fixed front lens, Internal focusing, Metal bayonet, Zoom function
Optical zoom
3.10 x
Focus type
Autofocus, Manual focus
Durability
Weather resistant

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Lens hood

Product dimensions

Weight
565 g
Length
98.50 mm
Diameter
84 mm

Package dimensions

Length
15.50 cm
Width
15.80 cm
Height
12 cm
Weight
918 g

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Pentax
    Not enough data
  • 1.Canon
    0.3 %
  • 2.7artisans
    0.4 %
  • 2.Nikon
    0.4 %
  • 2.Sony
    0.4 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Pentax
    Not enough data
  • 1.Viltrox
    2 days
  • 2.TTArtisan
    3 days
  • 3.Sigma
    4 days
  • 4.Sony
    7 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Pentax
    Not enough data
  • 1.Olympus
    3.9 %
  • 2.Canon
    5.2 %
  • 2.Fujifilm
    5.2 %
  • 4.Nikon
    5.5 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Very good87/100
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DigitalPhotoSingle testReleaseJune 2011

Das Pentax 16-50mm f/2,8 ist nicht ganz so auflösungsstark wie mancher Konkurrent, liefert dennoch zufriedenstellende Aufnahmen. Der Preis von 1.199 Euro scheint dabei recht hoch.