Pentax 16-45mm f/4.0 SMC PDA ED AL Zoom Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: PentaxModel: B0001DBZKK
Product features:
- Designed for proprietary PENTAX Kaf Mount
- Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass lens for superior sharpness and color correction
- Responsive Quick-Shift Focus System allows instant shift from AF to MF
- Image circle is designed to match the CCD used in PENTAX digital SLRs
- Convert focal length to 24.5mm-69mm with *ist D (optional)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Pentax 16-45mm f/4.0 SMC PDA ED AL Zoom Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
Customer Review: Great lens, great value.
Summary: 4 Stars
I will try to add my experience, as well as reinforce some of the previous comments.
Comparing this lens to two primes, the Pentax FA50 and the Pentax FA35, yes this zoom lens is good but it is not as good as those primes. When I say good I mean detail, clarity, bokeh, color, etc. The primes are better, as is to be expected.
The strength of the 16mm wide angle and the overall versatility helps me forget about that though. After all it is a zoom lens.
One trivial aesthetic thing I do like is how it looks on the camera. It gives a larger, more pro feel and look to the K20D and K-7 that I use.
A somewhat trivial item I don't like is the limited access to the lens cap while the lens hood is in place. Most other Pentax lenses I can get my fingers in between the hood and the cap to access the side release buttons, which is nice when I have breaks between shooting and want to put the cap on or take it off without taking off the hood. With this lens it is best to remove the cap before putting the hood on and vice versa. A simple solution for this minor problem is to use a different kind of cap that squeezes from the front, instead of the sides. Pentax is using them on the newer kit lenses and they are great.
One thing that others have mentioned is the reverse zoom. It can trip you up if you are used to going the other direction. Also at the widest zoom setting the lens extends which in theory allows for less of a wide angle because the lens moves away from the camera.
Pros:
1. Excellent image results for a zoom.
2. Value is very good for the high image quality.
3. Great kit lens replacement (most of the time). (This is not a kit lens as a previous reviewer stated.)
4. Good build quality.
5. 16mm wide angle is very nice and is noticeably wider than the kit lens at 18mm.
6. Mostly undetectable distortion at any zoom position.
Cons for me were:
1. Higher lens size and weight.
2. Flash shadow when zoomed wide.
3. Zoom is reverse of what I am used to, and other Pentax lenses.
4. f4 can be a little small sometimes.
5. Sometimes 45mm is a little short.
Overall I recommend this lens. It delivers a lot of bang for the buck and is a great outdoor lens. Because of the flash shadow and the slightly small f4 aperture it is not always the best choice for indoor usage. I do mostly use an external flash and that solves the flash shadow issue but sometimes it is too bulky for the situation or I don't have it with me. One thing that might be of interest is that when using this lens with the K-7, the green assist lamp also partially hits the lens, even without the hood on.
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Description of Pentax 16-45mm f/4.0 SMC PDA ED AL Zoom Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
The PENTAX smc P-DA J 16-45mm F4.0 ED/AL is recommended for use with digital cameras. It features a 3X zoom ratio with focal lengths covering ultra-wide angle to normal ranges, incorporates a high-refraction extra low dispersion (ED) glass element to produce a high-resolution, high-contrast image with true-to-life color rendition, and aspherical lens elements to help transmit the light more efficiently through the lens to the film. The smc P-DA J 16-45mm F4.0 ED/AL is well-suited for advanced amateurs and professionals. Specifications: Mount: Bayonet Lens Construction: 10 groups 13 elements (two aspherical lens) Angle Of View: 83 - 35 degrees Diaphragm: Fully Automatic Min Aperture: 22 Min Focus Distance: 0.92 ft. Max Magnification: 0.26X Filter Diameter: 67mm Size Max Diameter Length: 2.8 x 3.6 Weight: 12.9 oz. Filter Size: 67mm Lens Hood: 38737 Lens Case: 37726Digital Camera Accessories
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