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smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM
- 16-50mm
- f/2.8
- Zoom
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Quick answer
The Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 16-50mm at f/2.8 for the Pentax K mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
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.
Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM specifications
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM?
At 16-50mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 16–50mm | 39.6–96.7° | 46.8–107° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 24–75mm | 27–73.7° | 32.2–84.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM?
It zooms across 16-50mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 16-50mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24–75mm on full frame, with a 27–73.7° horizontal and 32.2–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM 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.
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All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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