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Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM vs Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

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  • Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM goes wider (16mm vs 17mm).
Specification comparison
Spec smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Brand Pentax Sigma
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Zoom Zoom
Focal length 16-50mm (wider) 17-50mm
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Blades n/a 7
Format n/a aps-c
Groups n/a 13
Af motor n/a HSM
Elements n/a 17
Weight g n/a 565
Filter mm n/a 77
Length mm n/a 91.8
Stabilized n/a Yes
Diameter mm n/a 83.5
Min focus m n/a 0.28
Max magnification n/a 0.2

Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM

A 16-50mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens, the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. A premium weather-resistant "Star" series lens for Pentax K-mount cameras.

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM: an APS-C fast standard zoom lens with a 17-50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A bright standard zoom for APS-C cameras with a constant f/...

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