Pentax HD DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW Lens
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Pentax HD DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW Lens
or interest free for up to 12 months with
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- K-Mount Lens / APS-C Format
- 24.5-76.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Extra-Low Dispersion Glass
- PLM Advanced Pulse Autofocus Motor
- HD Multicoating
- SP Super Protect Resistance Coating
- Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8"
- Dustproof, Weather-Resistant Design
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
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A New-Generation Star-Series Lens, Perfected In Pursuit Of The Ultimate In Image QualityThis standard zoom lens is a member of the new-generation Star (★) series, designed to provide the greatly improved resolving power that will be demanded by tomorrow’s super-high-performance cameras. It delivers high-contrast, high-resolution images across the image field, even at open aperture, while producing a smooth, natural bokeh (defocus) effect to assure true-to-life image renditions. The incorporation of a high-performance PLM (Pulse Motor) provides much improved autofocus performance in both speed and precision. Despite the large maximum aperture of F2.8, this standard zoom lens assures outstanding maneuverability and portability — the most distinguished features of lenses exclusively designed for use with APS-C-format digital cameras — to accommodate all types of applications, from scenic and nature photography to snap-shooting and portraiture. |
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Exceptional Resolving Power Assured By Uncompromising Optical DesignThe 10-group, 16-element optical system (including four aspherical optical elements) assures superb resolving power and delivers super-clear, high-contrast images from the middle of the image field to the edges. By incorporating one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical element, one anomalous dispersion glass optical element and two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) aspherical glass optical elements, it reduces chromatic aberration to a minimum over the entire zoom range. The high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating,* which reduces the average reflectance in the visible ray spectrum to less than 50% that of conventional multi-layer coatings, effectively minimizes flare and ghost images even in demanding lighting conditions such as backlighting. |
High-Performance PLM For Quiet, High-Speed Autofocus OperationThe focus-lens elements are directly driven by a PLM (Pulse Motor), providing much-improved focusing speed (approx. 2.2 times faster in the wide-angle range, or approx. 1.5 times faster in the telephoto range, compared to the smc PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm F2.8ED AL[IF] SDM),* while effectively minimizing noise for quieter operation. Manual-focus operation of the power-assisted focus mechanism has also been upgraded to optimize the precision and response of detecting the focus ring. As the result, the focus-lens elements shift more efficiently and flawlessly in synchronization with focus-ring operation. |
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![PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL[IF] SDM Electromagnetic Diaphragm](https://d2e1ioxvnom0nu.cloudfront.net/ts1700434310/attachments/Product/80076/28030.tag.F4.jpg) |
Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism For Flawless, High-Precision Exposure Control During Video RecordingWhen mounted on a compatible KAF4-mount camera body, this zoom lens assures flawless, high-precision exposure control, not only in still-image shooting, but also in video recording. Even when there are considerable differences in brightness during video shooting, its electromagnetic diaphragm control mechanism allows the user to capture video clips using automatic exposure control. In combination with some compatible cameras,** the PLM (Pulse Motor) assures smooth focus tracking operation and flawless exposure control, while considerably reducing annoying noise generated by focus and diaphragm control operations during video recording. This means smooth, worry-free video shooting in locations prone to considerable brightness changes — such as a stage with rapidly changing lighting conditions, or a forest with filtering sunrays — or with active, fast-moving subjects such as athletes or animals. |
Dustproof, Weather-Resistant ConstructionThis lens features the “All Weather (AW)” construction to prevent the intrusion of dust and water into the lens interior. Pair it with a PENTAX dustproof, weather-resistant digital SLR camera body for creative shooting in rain or mist, or other locations prone to water splashes. |
![PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL[IF] SDM Weather-resistant Construction](https://d2e1ioxvnom0nu.cloudfront.net/ts1700434310/attachments/Product/80076/28030.tag.F5.jpg) |
| Focal length (Equivalent to 35mm format) | 16-50mm Equivalent to 24.5-76.5mm in 35mm format (when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras) |
| Maximum Aperture | F2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | F22 |
| Lens construction | 16 elements in 10 groups |
| Angle of View (Diagonal) | 83-31.5° (when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras) |
| Mount | KAF4 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.3m (0.98ft.) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.24x |
| Filter Diameter | 77mm |
| Diaphragm Control | Electromagnetic diaphragm Fully automatic |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 Rounded diaphragm （16mm:F2.8-5.6 50mm:F2.8-8） |
| Aperture Ring | N/A |
| Tripod Mount | N/A |
| Lens Hood | PH-RBN77 (included) |
| Lens Cap | O-LC77 (included) |
| Lens Case | S120-150 (included) |
| Maximum Diameter x Length | approx. 84mm x 117mm (approx. 3.3in. x 4.6in.) |
| Weight | approx. 712g / with hood approx. 750g (approx. 25.1oz. / with hood approx. 26.5oz.) |
| Temperature | -10°C～40°C (14°F～104°F) |
| Humidity | 85% or less (no condensation) |
| Included Accessories | Lens Hood PH-RBN77, Lens Cap O-LC77, Lens Mount Cap K, Lens Case S120-150 |
| Others | HD Coating SP (Super Protect) Coating AW (All Weather Resistant) Quick-shift Focus System (QFS/M) Pulse Motor |
Accessories
or interest free for up to 12 months with
ⓘ
- K-Mount Lens / APS-C Format
- 24.5-76.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Extra-Low Dispersion Glass
- PLM Advanced Pulse Autofocus Motor
- HD Multicoating
- SP Super Protect Resistance Coating
- Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8"
- Dustproof, Weather-Resistant Design
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
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