Pentax DA 16-45mm f/4.0 Lens for Harper's BAZAAR

benjikan · 02-04-2011, 04:06 PM

I just wanted to share with you my impressions regarding the use of the Pentax DA 16-45 f/4.0 Lens in lieu of the DA*16-50 f/2.8 lens that died prior to my commencing my shoot for Harper's BAZAAR last week.

As you know the DA* died during the Harper's BAZAAR en Español shoot, thus did not have it for my Harper's BAZAAR Haute Couture shoot last week. The DA 16-45 is an incredible lens at any price. It was spot on for focusing and was very capable qualitatively for the size of the reproduction of the magazine. Here is a sample...

All shot with the DA 16-45 f/4.0 lens and the Pentax K20D's

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Last edited by benjikan; 02-04-2011 at 05:18 PM.

**Ash** · 02-04-2011, 04:34 PM

I'm sure any lens in your hands would work just fine, Ben.

Good example of what the 16-45 can do...

joakimfors · 02-04-2011, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Ash

I'm sure any lens in your hands would work just fine, Ben.

I'm waiting to see some of Ben's pictures from a shoot in the kit-lens club.

Pablom · 02-04-2011, 05:10 PM

the sample is great, but where's the rest?

**blackcloudbrew** · 02-04-2011, 05:16 PM

We felt your pain on having your DA*16-50 go down at exactly the wrong moment. I have no doubt that an experienced pro like you would be able to get the best results from any lens. This gives a great deal of credence to the fact that the person behind the camera counts a lot more than the technology in the camera.

Well done and brilliant shot.

benjikan · 02-04-2011, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by Pablom

the sample is great, but where's the rest?

You'll just have to wait. I shouldn't have even posted this one.

This photo shoot will be a 14 page spread.

Pablom · 02-04-2011, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

You'll just have to wait. I shouldn't have even posted this one.

This photo shoot will be a 14 page spread.

would love to see it, & the video too of course

john5100 · 02-04-2011, 06:25 PM

That's a great shot. Just curiously, how does it compare to the Tamron 17-50mm F2.8?

fccwpe · 02-04-2011, 09:49 PM

Benjamin,

Wonderful! Makes me proud of my 16-45 and my K20D!

Please keep posting! I am in Awe!

benjikan · 02-05-2011, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by john5100

That's a great shot. Just curiously, how does it compare to the Tamron 17-50mm F2.8?

Don't know the Tamron, but I do know that the Pentax 16-45 outperformed my Canon 17-40 when I was using Canon.

farfisa · 02-05-2011, 08:58 AM

Pretty cool to see what you can do with a lens that regularly sells around here for $200-$250...

Or will the price go up now?

benjikan · 02-09-2011, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by farfisa

Pretty cool to see what you can do with a lens that regularly sells around here for $200-$250...

Or will the price go up now?

Bargain of the century

theperception2008 · 02-09-2011, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Bargain of the century

The Pentax 16-45 is really a great lens and it doesn't get enough credit for it's abilities. I picked mine up for about $210. It's just a matter of knowing it's strength and weaknesses :-D

**Michaelina2** · 02-09-2011, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Here is a sample... All shot with the DA 16-45 f/4.0 lens and the Pentax K20D's

More photo-magic from the PhotoMagi...

Brilliant!

Cheers... M

02-04-2011, 04:06 PM	#1
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Pentax DA 16-45mm f/4.0 Lens for Harper's BAZAAR I just wanted to share with you my impressions regarding the use of the Pentax DA 16-45 f/4.0 Lens in lieu of the DA16-50 f/2.8 lens that died prior to my commencing my shoot for Harper's BAZAAR last week. As you know the DA died during the Harper's BAZAAR en Español shoot, thus did not have it for my Harper's BAZAAR Haute Couture shoot last week. The DA 16-45 is an incredible lens at any price. It was spot on for focusing and was very capable qualitatively for the size of the reproduction of the magazine. Here is a sample... All shot with the DA 16-45 f/4.0 lens and the Pentax K20D's Attached Images Last edited by benjikan; 02-04-2011 at 05:18 PM.

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02-04-2011, 04:34 PM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	I'm sure any lens in your hands would work just fine, Ben. Good example of what the 16-45 can do...

02-04-2011, 05:05 PM	#3
joakimfors Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lund, Sweden Posts: 237	Originally posted by Ash I'm sure any lens in your hands would work just fine, Ben. I'm waiting to see some of Ben's pictures from a shoot in the kit-lens club.

02-04-2011, 05:10 PM	#4
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	the sample is great, but where's the rest?

02-04-2011, 05:16 PM	#5
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	We felt your pain on having your DA*16-50 go down at exactly the wrong moment. I have no doubt that an experienced pro like you would be able to get the best results from any lens. This gives a great deal of credence to the fact that the person behind the camera counts a lot more than the technology in the camera. Well done and brilliant shot.

02-04-2011, 05:17 PM	#6
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pablom the sample is great, but where's the rest? You'll just have to wait. I shouldn't have even posted this one. This photo shoot will be a 14 page spread.

02-04-2011, 05:29 PM	#7
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by benjikan You'll just have to wait. I shouldn't have even posted this one. This photo shoot will be a 14 page spread. would love to see it, & the video too of course

02-04-2011, 06:25 PM	#8
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	That's a great shot. Just curiously, how does it compare to the Tamron 17-50mm F2.8?

02-04-2011, 09:49 PM	#9
fccwpe Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perris, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 380	Benjamin, Wonderful! Makes me proud of my 16-45 and my K20D! Please keep posting! I am in Awe!

02-05-2011, 06:06 AM	#10
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by john5100 That's a great shot. Just curiously, how does it compare to the Tamron 17-50mm F2.8? Don't know the Tamron, but I do know that the Pentax 16-45 outperformed my Canon 17-40 when I was using Canon.

02-05-2011, 08:58 AM	#11
farfisa Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Pretty cool to see what you can do with a lens that regularly sells around here for $200-$250... Or will the price go up now?

02-09-2011, 04:39 PM	#12
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by farfisa Pretty cool to see what you can do with a lens that regularly sells around here for $200-$250... Or will the price go up now? Bargain of the century

02-09-2011, 05:48 PM	#13
theperception2008 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Łódź, Poland and Riverside, California, U.S.A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 488	Originally posted by benjikan Bargain of the century The Pentax 16-45 is really a great lens and it doesn't get enough credit for it's abilities. I picked mine up for about $210. It's just a matter of knowing it's strength and weaknesses :-D

02-09-2011, 06:02 PM	#14
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,300	Originally posted by benjikan Here is a sample... All shot with the DA 16-45 f/4.0 lens and the Pentax K20D's More photo-magic from the PhotoMagi... Brilliant! Cheers... M