Quick answer
The Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR is a ultra-wide to short telephoto zoom lens covering 16-85mm at f/3.5 for the Pentax K mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR is an APS-C standard zoom lens covering 16-85mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Pentax K mount cameras, with weather-resistant construction and extra-low dispersion glass. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR specifications
What can you shoot with the Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR?
At 16-85mm this is a ultra-wide to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 16–85mm | 23.9–96.7° | 28.6–107° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 24–128mm | 16.1–73.7° | 19.3–84.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR?
It zooms across 16-85mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to short telephoto lens.
Is the Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 16-85mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24–128mm on full frame, with a 16.1–73.7° horizontal and 19.3–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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