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πŸ“· Pentax SMC DA Series 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM Lens: Wide Angle Zoom for Pentax Digital SLRs Review

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Details

BrandPentax
Lens TypeWide Angle
Compatible MountingsPentax KAF2
Camera Lens Description12
Maximum Focal Length50 Millimeters

Description of πŸ“· Pentax SMC DA Series 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM Lens: Wide Angle Zoom for Pentax Digital SLRs

The Package Length of the Product is 15.4 centimeters. The Package Width of the Product is 16.2 centimeters. The Package Height of the Product is 12.0 centimeters. Country of Origin: PHILIPPINES.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Satisfactory product quality, good price.

By the way, there is a screwdriver and an ultrasonic motor in it. To be compatible with older cameras. I haven't been able to fully test it yet - the camera is broken :( I expect a lot from him. By the way, I like bokeh on Pentax 50 / 1.4 much more :) but this is logical - the fix is ​​still Pros below: Star series, such as the best Pentax lens with such characteristics. Yes, you yourself know everything - an ultrasonic motor, dust and moisture protection, excellent sharpness and picture. I

Revainrating 4 out of 5

My impression of the purchase is good, buy it.

Good lens in terms of optical qualities. Chromatic aberrations, although present, rarely interfere strongly. The weak side is constructive. They could make the top lens of the system more reliable. To move the lens block on the zoom ring, a carbon fiber stop! At a time when competitors have steel there. Its pros: Color rendition. Working aperture 2.8. Nice drawing. Relatively fast focusing speed. Quiet. Dust and moisture protection - filmed in rain, snow, in a sandstorm. All without…

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The product is completely satisfied, performs its functions.

It seems that this lens was made somewhat "in a hurry", if only it was present in the lineup for purely marketing reasons. Don't get me wrong, he does his job, sometimes well, sometimes exceptionally well, but. there are more good things about him on paper than in real life (I have something to compare to). When I first took it in my hands, I did not experience the "holy awe" from the feeling of "reinforced concrete" quality, as happens, for example, when you touch Nikon 27-70 / 2.8 or Zuiko…

Pros
  • 1. Metal; 2. Big and weighty; 3. Ultrasonic as well as screwdriver drive for compatibility with older cameras; 4. Acceptable price (but not in 2022); 5. On some focal lengths, a pleasant blur (for zoom); 6. Micro-contrast, so necessary for digital; 7. On some focal lengths, sharp already from 2.8 .; 8. All weather.
Cons
  • 1. Ultrasonic drive - there are a lot of complaints about it in terms of reliability, its implementation is not as fast as that of theoretical competitors; 2. Does he really need a screwdriver drive (?), And what is its component in terms of price (?); 3. On some focal "soft" on 2.8; 4. For my taste, the zoom ring is narrow; 5. The movements of both rings (focus / zoom) are not as "oily" and clearly calibrated, as expected from a product of this level; 6. When zooming in the direction of 50mm, the lens significantly increases in length: it has two "tubes", although they are metal, but somehow it becomes not calm (maybe only psychologically, but still); 7. On some focal lengths, there is more chromatite than we would like, however, approximately no more than approximate analogues; 8. Price in 2022 (where is the limit of dealers' greed(?)).

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not happy with this product, bad in use.

Immediately after the purchase, there was no sharpness as such at all. I confess - I did not check in the store. Then began a long struggle for alignment. The St. Petersburg service center did not want to adjust. Just. Handed over twice, called, wrote, swore - did not help. In Hong Kong, as far as I understand, they did the maximum that can be pulled out of this lens. Well, what can I say - there is no ringing, but I'm not nervous anymore. ;) P. S. in two years. I suffered with this piece of

Pros
  • 2.8 Comfortable in the hand.
Cons
  • Sharpness is lame. Chromabberation is, but tolerable.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality exceeds all expectations, I recommend to buy.

The smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm F/2.8 ED AL [IF] SDM is a very successful model that allows you to take pictures in a variety of genres, be it architecture, interiors, landscapes, product photography or portraits, thanks to its range of focal lengths. A constant aperture of 2.8 throughout the focal length range from 16mm to 50mm further enhances the lens' appeal. However, a focal length of 50 mm is sometimes still not enough to take close-ups of wild animals or birds, and if you are photographing a…

Pros
  • Aperture, dust and moisture protection, a practical range of focal lengths, fast, silent and accurate autofocus with modern Pentax cameras
Cons
  • For me no