Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

Pentax K, APS-C / DX
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The HD PENTAX-DA 16-85 mm F3.5~5.6 ED DC WR has a 5.3x zoom ratio, ranging from wide angle to slight telephoto zoom at a focal length range of 24 to 130 mm (KB equivalent). This makes this lens suitable
for a wide variety of scenes and offers a particularly wide range of subjects - from indoor shots, portraits or pictures from unusual perspectives to landscape shots with excellent depth of field.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Weight
488 g
Focus type
Autofocus, 
Manual focus
Lens type
Wide angle lens, 
Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Pentax K
Focal length
16 - 85 mm
Item number
3451384

General information

Manufacturer
Pentax
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
21387
Release date
12.1.2015

Colour

Colour group
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.35 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Wide angle lens, 
Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Pentax K
Max. Aperture
5.60 
Min. aperture
5.60 
Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Focal length
16 - 85 mm
Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Number of diaphragm blades
7 x
Filter thread
72 mm
Number of lenses
16
Number of lens groups
12
Lens equipment
Metal bayonet, 
Zoom function
Optical zoom
5.30 x
Focus type
Autofocus, 
Manual focus
Durability
Dustproof, 
Splashproof

Origin

Country of origin
Vietnam

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Lens hood PH-RBA72 #38710, lens cap O-LC72 #31520 Lens back cap #31006

Product dimensions

Weight
488 g
Length
94 mm
Diameter
78 mm

Package dimensions

Length
14.40 cm
Width
10.70 cm
Height
10.50 cm
Weight
680 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

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

Source: Galaxus
  • Pentax
  • 1.OM System
  • 2.Canon
  • 2.Nikon
  • 4.Sony

Statutory 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: Galaxus
  • Pentax
  • 1.Viltrox
  • 2.Sigma
  • 2.TTArtisan
  • 4.Sony

Return rate

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

Source: Galaxus
  • Pentax
  • 1.Olympus
  • 2.Canon
  • 2.OM System
  • 4.Nikon
Source: Galaxus

Good76/100Rank 17 out of 21
Stiftung Warentest21 Objektive 01/2016ReleaseJanuary 2016

Das Pentax HD DA 16-85 mm f/3,5-5,6 ED DC WR zeigt sich im Test als ein gutes Standardzoom, welches jedoch einige Schwachstellen vorweisen muss. So ist auf der einen Seite die Auflösung lediglich mittelmäßig, aber auch sind hier Verzeichnungen zu erkennen. Dennoch bewegt sich die Bildqualität des Objektivs auf einem guten Level, da hier der geringe Randschärfeabfall, die guten Ergebnisse bei Falschlicht,...