DA* 16-50mm F2.8, show us what it can do.

alunfoto · 10-19-2010, 01:25 PM - **2 Likes**

My 16-50 got a real workout at South Georgia a year ago (shot with 60-250/4):

In those conditions, I obtained this:

Both cameras were K-7.

Urkeldaedalus · 10-19-2010, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by alunfoto

My 16-50 got a real workout at South Georgia a year ago (shot with 60-250/4):

In those conditions, I obtained this:

Both cameras were K-7.

Lol, sweet! Those two photos should be a Pentax advertisement.

farfisa · 10-20-2010, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by alunfoto

My 16-50 got a real workout at South Georgia a year ago (shot with 60-250/4):

In those conditions, I obtained this:

Both cameras were K-7.

Oh that Georgia!

Amazing!

NeverSatisfied · 10-20-2010, 11:37 AM

Oh man that is outstanding!

ddekadt · 10-20-2010, 03:17 PM

That penguin shot is outstanding.

aleonx3 · 10-20-2010, 03:22 PM

Wow, that is simply outstanding....

WiseOx · 10-20-2010, 06:44 PM

National Geographic worthy, outstanding shot.

alunfoto · 10-22-2010, 12:55 AM

Wow, thanks for the praise folks!

I should tell you that my roommate on the trip had a Canon 7D that stopped working that day. It had to be dried out for 48 hours before it came back to life.

My two K-7 was dragged straight back into the cabin, from freezing to room temperature, without cover. It struck me as stupid when my rommate told me about his 7D, but the Pentaxes never had a glitch. The 16-50 was mounted throughout, so its WR is certainly up to spec.

Pentaxor · 10-22-2010, 01:33 AM

Originally posted by alunfoto

Wow, thanks for the praise folks!

I should tell you that my roommate on the trip had a Canon 7D that stopped working that day. It had to be dried out for 48 hours before it came back to life.

My two K-7 was dragged straight back into the cabin, from freezing to room temperature, without cover. It struck me as stupid when my rommate told me about his 7D, but the Pentaxes never had a glitch. The 16-50 was mounted throughout, so its WR is certainly up to spec.

I thought the 7D was suppose to withstand temperatures lower than -10C? was it all a hype job by Canon?

johnmflores · 10-22-2010, 06:19 AM

yes, thumbs up on the penguins!

alunfoto · 10-22-2010, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

I thought the 7D was suppose to withstand temperatures lower than -10C? was it all a hype job by Canon?

I really dunno. Maybe his lens wasn't waterproofed. I noticed several of the Canon shooters on the trip were meticulous about keeping their lenses inside rain covers. My friend didn't.

Anyway, I think it was quite nice that the camera worked flawlessly again after drying up. It speaks of resilience in the electronics, at least.

ShowMeTheMoney · 10-22-2010, 08:28 AM

That pic of the Penguins is really quiet something. Probably the best image I've seen anywhere, in awhile.

You know, if Pentax licensed both your images, and put them on a 2 page spread on a couple of magazines, they just might sell quiet a few 16-50's and even a few K7s (despite the K5 already shipping).

Thanks for sharing.

Pentaxor · 10-22-2010, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by alunfoto

I really dunno. Maybe his lens wasn't waterproofed. I noticed several of the Canon shooters on the trip were meticulous about keeping their lenses inside rain covers. My friend didn't.

Anyway, I think it was quite nice that the camera worked flawlessly again after drying up. It speaks of resilience in the electronics, at least.

Yes, but the thing is, you can't expect the camera to just wake up after all the penguins had left already. I mean, if they are going to build something resilient, it should be something that keep it working during situations that you needed it to be. or in simpler terms, resiliency + dependability.

ddekadt · 10-22-2010, 01:12 PM

A couple of portraits from this evening:

Untitled | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Untitled | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Untitled | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Piotr · 10-22-2010, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by alunfoto

Wow, thanks for the praise folks!

I should tell you that my roommate on the trip had a Canon 7D that stopped working that day. It had to be dried out for 48 hours before it came back to life.

My two K-7 was dragged straight back into the cabin, from freezing to room temperature, without cover. It struck me as stupid when my rommate told me about his 7D, but the Pentaxes never had a glitch. The 16-50 was mounted throughout, so its WR is certainly up to spec.

On January 2008 I was on Explorer's Route excursion . On 22 of January my K10D with Sigma 100-300 was totally wet. It stoped working when I returned to ship. On next day morning it started to work again and is ok till now!

I know it is thread about 16-50, but if you want to see some shots from that day South Georgia Photo Gallery by Piotr Sobolewski at pbase.com

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10-19-2010, 01:25 PM - 2 Likes	#166
alunfoto Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery Posts: 72	My 16-50 got a real workout at South Georgia a year ago (shot with 60-250/4): In those conditions, I obtained this: Both cameras were K-7.

10-19-2010, 01:26 PM	#167
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by alunfoto My 16-50 got a real workout at South Georgia a year ago (shot with 60-250/4): In those conditions, I obtained this: Both cameras were K-7. Lol, sweet! Those two photos should be a Pentax advertisement.

10-20-2010, 10:08 AM	#168
farfisa Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Originally posted by alunfoto My 16-50 got a real workout at South Georgia a year ago (shot with 60-250/4): In those conditions, I obtained this: Both cameras were K-7. Oh that Georgia! Amazing!

10-20-2010, 03:17 PM	#170
ddekadt Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cambridge, United States Posts: 57	That penguin shot is outstanding.

10-20-2010, 03:22 PM	#171
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Wow, that is simply outstanding....

10-20-2010, 06:44 PM	#172
WiseOx Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Whitby (near Toronto), Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 433	National Geographic worthy, outstanding shot.

10-22-2010, 12:55 AM	#173
alunfoto Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery Posts: 72	Wow, thanks for the praise folks! I should tell you that my roommate on the trip had a Canon 7D that stopped working that day. It had to be dried out for 48 hours before it came back to life. My two K-7 was dragged straight back into the cabin, from freezing to room temperature, without cover. It struck me as stupid when my rommate told me about his 7D, but the Pentaxes never had a glitch. The 16-50 was mounted throughout, so its WR is certainly up to spec.

10-22-2010, 01:33 AM	#174
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by alunfoto Wow, thanks for the praise folks! I should tell you that my roommate on the trip had a Canon 7D that stopped working that day. It had to be dried out for 48 hours before it came back to life. My two K-7 was dragged straight back into the cabin, from freezing to room temperature, without cover. It struck me as stupid when my rommate told me about his 7D, but the Pentaxes never had a glitch. The 16-50 was mounted throughout, so its WR is certainly up to spec. I thought the 7D was suppose to withstand temperatures lower than -10C? was it all a hype job by Canon?

10-22-2010, 06:19 AM	#175
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	yes, thumbs up on the penguins!

10-22-2010, 07:52 AM	#176
alunfoto Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery Posts: 72	Originally posted by Pentaxor I thought the 7D was suppose to withstand temperatures lower than -10C? was it all a hype job by Canon? I really dunno. Maybe his lens wasn't waterproofed. I noticed several of the Canon shooters on the trip were meticulous about keeping their lenses inside rain covers. My friend didn't. Anyway, I think it was quite nice that the camera worked flawlessly again after drying up. It speaks of resilience in the electronics, at least.

10-22-2010, 08:28 AM	#177
ShowMeTheMoney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Metro Manila, Philippines Posts: 80	That pic of the Penguins is really quiet something. Probably the best image I've seen anywhere, in awhile. You know, if Pentax licensed both your images, and put them on a 2 page spread on a couple of magazines, they just might sell quiet a few 16-50's and even a few K7s (despite the K5 already shipping). Thanks for sharing.

10-22-2010, 08:48 AM	#178
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by alunfoto I really dunno. Maybe his lens wasn't waterproofed. I noticed several of the Canon shooters on the trip were meticulous about keeping their lenses inside rain covers. My friend didn't. Anyway, I think it was quite nice that the camera worked flawlessly again after drying up. It speaks of resilience in the electronics, at least. Yes, but the thing is, you can't expect the camera to just wake up after all the penguins had left already. I mean, if they are going to build something resilient, it should be something that keep it working during situations that you needed it to be. or in simpler terms, resiliency + dependability.

10-22-2010, 01:12 PM	#179
ddekadt Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cambridge, United States Posts: 57	A couple of portraits from this evening: Untitled \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Untitled \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Untitled \| Flickr - Photo Sharing!

10-22-2010, 02:05 PM	#180
Piotr Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 338	Originally posted by alunfoto Wow, thanks for the praise folks! I should tell you that my roommate on the trip had a Canon 7D that stopped working that day. It had to be dried out for 48 hours before it came back to life. My two K-7 was dragged straight back into the cabin, from freezing to room temperature, without cover. It struck me as stupid when my rommate told me about his 7D, but the Pentaxes never had a glitch. The 16-50 was mounted throughout, so its WR is certainly up to spec. On January 2008 I was on Explorer's Route excursion . On 22 of January my K10D with Sigma 100-300 was totally wet. It stoped working when I returned to ship. On next day morning it started to work again and is ok till now! I know it is thread about 16-50, but if you want to see some shots from that day South Georgia Photo Gallery by Piotr Sobolewski at pbase.com \