DA* 16-50mm F2.8 PLM In-depth Review Posted
New pro-grade walkaround lens for APS-C
By bdery in Review Announcements on Nov 23, 2021
Today we are happy to present our in-depth review of the HD Pentax-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW lens- Pentax's new pro-grade walkaround lens for APS-C.
This lens is a welcome upgrade of the original version, released in 2007. The new lens features a completely new optical and mechanical design, but its main point of appeal is without a doubt the use of a PLM motor for autofocus, which promises significant improvements in terms of both reliability and focus speed.
How does this lens perform in practice?
Read on to find out our opinion about the DA* 16-50mm F2.8 PLM lens!
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