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Pentax HD Pentax-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW vs Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

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HD Pentax-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW

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HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

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Verdict at a glance

  • Pentax HD Pentax-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
  • Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR is lighter by 272g.
  • Pentax HD Pentax-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW goes wider (16mm vs 28mm).
  • Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR reaches further (105mm vs 50mm).
Specification comparison
Spec HD Pentax-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR
Brand Pentax Pentax
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Zoom Zoom
Focal length 16-50mm (wider) 28-105mm
Max aperture f/2.8 (faster) f/3.5
Format aps-c n/a
Weight g 712 440 (lighter)
Filter mm 77 62
Length mm 117.0 87.0
Diameter mm 84.0 73.0
Min focus m 0.3 (closer focusing) 0.5

Pentax HD Pentax-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW

A constant f/2.8 standard zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies, with a PLM motor and all-weather construction. It weighs about 712 g and takes 77mm filters.

Pros

  • Constant f/2.8
  • PLM autofocus
  • All-weather build
  • 77mm filters

Cons

  • APS-C only
  • Heavier than the older DA* 16-50
  • No lens stabilization

Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

A compact full-frame standard zoom for Pentax with weather resistance and a quiet DC motor. It weighs about 440 g and takes 62mm filters.

Pros

  • Light at about 440 g
  • Weather resistant
  • Quiet DC motor
  • Useful 28-105mm range

Cons

  • Slow variable aperture
  • Not suited to low light
  • Plastic body

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