Pentax DA* 16-50mm lens
The DA* 16–50mm lens is a family of professional wide-angle lenses made by Ricoh Imaging. The current version, the HD DA* 16-50mm f/2.8L ED PLM AW, replaced the older smc DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM lens in 2021.
smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM
[edit]The Pentax smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM is an advanced standard zoom lens for Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLR bodies, announced by Pentax on February 21, 2007.
HD DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW
[edit]The Pentax smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM is a professional standard zoom lens for Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLR bodies. Development was announced on 25th May 2020,[1] officially product name announced on October 25, 2021,[2] launched on July 15, 2021[3] and first shipped in August 2021.
Specifications
[edit]Attribute | smc ED AL [IF] SDM | HD ED PLM AW |
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Key features | ||
Full-frame compatible | ![]() | |
★-series | ![]() | |
Macro | ![]() | |
Manual focus override | ![]() | |
Weather-sealing | ![]() | |
Lens-based stabilization | ![]() | |
Aperture ring | ![]() | |
Technical data | ||
Aperture (max-min) | f/2.8–f/32 | |
Construction | 15 groups / 12 elements | 16 groups / 10 elements |
# of diaphragm blades | 9 | 9 (rounded) |
Closest focusing distance | 0.3 m (0.98 ft) | |
Max. magnification | 0.21× (1:4.8) | 0.24× (1:4.2) |
Horizontal viewing angle | 74°-27° | |
Diagonal viewing angle | 83°-31.5° | |
Vertical viewing angle | 52°-18° | |
Physical data | ||
Weight | 565 g (1.246 lb) | 712 g (1.570 lb) |
Maximum diameter | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
Length | 98.5 mm (3.88 in) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
Filter diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Accessories | ||
Lens hood | PH-RBJ77 | PH-RBM77 |
Retail information | ||
Release date | March 2007 | July 2021 |
MSRP $ | $749 | $1,399 |
Street price $ | $749 | $1,399 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Neue PENTAX Produkte in Vorbereitung". Ricoh Imaging. May 25, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "HD PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW (tentative name), high-performance Star-series lens". Ricoh Imaging. February 25, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "HD PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW: A large-aperture standard zoom lens". Ricoh Imaging. July 15, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Specifications, KMP
- Specifications, Imaging Ressource
- Review / Test Report, OpticalLimits!
- HD PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm F2.8ED PLM AW: A large-aperture standard zoom lens for APS-C, Ricoh Imaging Blog
- Product Page, Ricoh Imaging Europe
- Special Content Site, Ricoh Imaging Global
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