REVIEW: smc Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 [IF] SDM (part1)

This is part one of the ShutterSight Photography review of the Pentax 16-50mm lens. Part two IS UP and includes image samples.


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[swapnilhitman]

Do you have flickr account ?? I am planing to by this for my pentax k-r .... as next yr i am planing to buy K-5 .... if stick around with pentax...... I often find myself lacking choice in the accessories ....

Look like you are using pentax for long time ... the dent on camera provs that :) but what is your opinion !

Thank you

[ShutterSightPhoto]

@swapnilhitman We are not active on Flickr at the moment but that is something that we are earnestly looking into. If you want to see our photos check out our website or our facebook page.

We are pretty fond of both Pentax and Olympus camera systems. When it comes to photo equipment, they are the best systems for the dollar. The K-5 would be a fantastic upgrade although the K-r is no slouch.

[kage7785]

I finally got round to buying this lens and a filter from adorama, saved myself around $650 AU!!! Its in flight on the way to Australia, just in time for my trek around Japan. =) can't wait to test it out. Thx!

[ShutterSightPhoto]

@kage7785 Glad to be of service. Hope you like it as much as we do!

[nublackmusic]

very nie review. very informative. thanks!

[ShutterSightPhoto]

@nublackmusic We aim to please. :)

[tcarnell79]

both lenses are weather sealed.

[TheEcoronin]

the price here in the us is like $1300... I dont get why the price jumped so much

[ShutterSightPhoto]

@S8OR No. This is a Pentax only lens. However, Tamron sells a 17-50 f/2.8 that is very similar. It has a noiser af mechanism and it is not weatherproof but has very similar image quality.



[pianoman6639]

Really good review well presented and so informative thank you so much it helps me decide on this lens

[ichirootaniguchi]

@kage7785 australia marks up the price by 100-250% australia is far more expensive than america. (i lived there for some time and i fucking hated it since everything is just bullshit)