DA 16-85 WR,show us what it can do.

guinnessman · 03-17-2018, 05:16 PM - **7 Likes**

Just got back from Arizona, quite pleased with the quality of the Gobe polarizer in the Grand Canyon and ballooning trips. As a Tigers fan, it was weird seeing Kinsler in an Angels uniform. (last pic)

**robgski** · 03-18-2018, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

I rented the 16-85 for Thanksgiving week and took it to the family farm in Virginia. I got some pretty good results. I'm mostly a prime shooter, and I love my 15mm limited for landscapes, but this was nice. I may rent it again for next summer's planned trip to Iceland.

Which company did you rent it from, I would like to try it out as well.

**ThorSanchez** · 03-18-2018, 06:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robgski

Which company did you rent it from, I would like to try it out as well.

Lensrentals.com

Good experience with them. Shipping and return was easy and the lens even arrived a few days early.

**aslyfox** · 03-18-2018, 10:44 PM

I also have had good experience renting from Lensrental.com and recommend them

they ship the items to your home or if you wish to a local Fed Ex locale and you pick up from there.

this is the way I am renting a Pentax spotting scope and tripod from them for use in Yellowstone in mid May.

no worries about trying to get the equipment there when I fly in.

you use the equipment and then just send it back

no problems at all

One recommendation, pay for their maximum protection program just in case

there also may be a way that you can purchase the equipment and if that is possible, your rental fees will be credited toward the purchase price

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I wonder exactly what is Junior going to do with that now

[ K 3 + HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR through window of the enclosure at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha Ne ]

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**dadipentak** · 04-03-2018, 06:18 PM - **1 Like**

Great lens for travel---here are some shots from Mexico:

timb64 · 04-04-2018, 12:11 PM - **2 Likes**

6400 ISO !

northcoastgreg · 04-17-2018, 06:33 PM - **3 Likes**

Church in Ferndale, CA:

**aslyfox** · 04-17-2018, 07:08 PM - **1 Like**

The Bornean Orangutans at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center photographed through the window of the enclosure

youngest male 6 years old

Aunt, mid 30's and nephew

Aunt

Mom mid 30's

**CharLac** · 04-20-2018, 02:56 PM

Okay....here are a bunch...uncropped, untouched, straight out of the camera...exif info there for anyone interested. The one in the bar with all the people is a tad fuzzy cus it is shot at max ISO of 51k...just for grins. Also, I was not expecting the "macro" ability of this lens. See fabric picture from office partition. It's a heavy lens but balances the K-3 very nicely. So far so good!

jgnfld · 04-21-2018, 04:34 AM

For an architecture shot try the US Embassy down the street from the Market. It is such a complete architectural monstrosity that you should be able to find many interesting angles at both the low and high ends of the lens.

**CharLac** · 04-21-2018, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by jgnfld

For an architecture shot try the US Embassy down the street from the Market. It is such a complete architectural monstrosity that you should be able to find many interesting angles at both the low and high ends of the lens.

Thanks, I know the building well. However, and not to be rude, I find it a horrible building; as you say, a monstrosity. The Gallery down the road however....

**dadipentak** · 04-21-2018, 06:18 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by CharLac

I find it a horrible building

Well, after all that, I just had to take a look. I have to admit, it is...um... a bold departure from conventional architectural aesthetics.

timb64 · 04-21-2018, 01:44 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by dadipentak

Well, after all that, I just had to take a look. I have to admit, it is...um... a bold departure from conventional architectural aesthetics.

A career in the diplomatic corps awaits you

**subsea** · 04-22-2018, 09:18 AM

A couple of shots from a local state park.

**aslyfox** · 04-25-2018, 06:10 PM

found at the Tropical Rain Forest Exhibit in the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center

I like the ability to reach into the photo and bring out what I want so if I get caught with the wrong lens there is a chance I can get the photo

this set up lets me do that

SOC

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dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Great lens for travel---here are some shots from Mexico: Last edited by dadipentak; 04-05-2018 at 12:26 PM.

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robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,796	Originally posted by ThorSanchez I rented the 16-85 for Thanksgiving week and took it to the family farm in Virginia. I got some pretty good results. I'm mostly a prime shooter, and I love my 15mm limited for landscapes, but this was nice. I may rent it again for next summer's planned trip to Iceland. Which company did you rent it from, I would like to try it out as well.

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ThorSanchez Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,806	Originally posted by robgski Which company did you rent it from, I would like to try it out as well. Lensrentals.com Good experience with them. Shipping and return was easy and the lens even arrived a few days early.

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510 Original Poster	6400 ISO !

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northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,173	Church in Ferndale, CA:

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jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,789	For an architecture shot try the US Embassy down the street from the Market. It is such a complete architectural monstrosity that you should be able to find many interesting angles at both the low and high ends of the lens.

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CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by jgnfld For an architecture shot try the US Embassy down the street from the Market. It is such a complete architectural monstrosity that you should be able to find many interesting angles at both the low and high ends of the lens. Thanks, I know the building well. However, and not to be rude, I find it a horrible building; as you say, a monstrosity. The Gallery down the road however....

04-21-2018, 06:18 AM - 2 Likes	#777
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by CharLac I find it a horrible building Well, after all that, I just had to take a look. I have to admit, it is...um... a bold departure from conventional architectural aesthetics.

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510 Original Poster	Originally posted by dadipentak Well, after all that, I just had to take a look. I have to admit, it is...um... a bold departure from conventional architectural aesthetics. A career in the diplomatic corps awaits you