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KjellAV · 06-08-2018, 02:35 AM

Originally posted by KjellAV

I bought this lens three months ago because of versatile zoom, wr and iq. The lens has not disappointed me at all as a very good allround lens. If I just had to have one lens, this would be it.
I have manny other lenses, but they are more specialized, but this is always among the lenses I bring when I´m on a trip, hike, abroad.
Recomended.

This is what my Pentax 16-85mm can do after one year use. Nothing!!!!!!!!!!

The inner barrel broke after one year. The repair center said the barrel broke because of a hard hit/knock. I do not understand, because I handle my gear very carefully, and I belive I would remember a knock hard enough to break the inner barrel.
And I haven´t borrowed the lens to anyone else, so I don´t get it.
My conclusion is there must have been som production damage, but that is very hard to prove. So the lens goes in the bin.
I liked this lens a lot, but was skeptic to the build quality from the start. For me that unfortunately proved to be true.

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**dadipentak** · 06-08-2018, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by KjellAV

The inner barrel broke after one year.

Bummer!

northcoastgreg · 06-10-2018, 07:46 PM - **7 Likes**

Crater Lake after late spring snow storm, shot with the KP:

**dwj130** · 06-11-2018, 03:27 AM - **5 Likes**

My 16-85 on the isle of Skye, Scotland last week capturing early morning clear water.

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**aslyfox** · 06-12-2018, 03:48 AM - **1 Like**

Jr, stretch the legs, not just the neck

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trumpeter swan

timb64 · 06-12-2018, 07:04 AM - **1 Like**

In my garden today

**CharLac** · 06-15-2018, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

Jr, stretch the legs, not just the neck

Love the turtle pic Allen, That second little guy makes the shot imho

**aslyfox** · 06-15-2018, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by CharLac

Love the turtle pic Allen, That second little guy makes the shot imho

thank you

I agree

**CharLac** · 06-15-2018, 08:07 AM

Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas / May, 2018
Pentax K-3, Pentax DA 16-85 WR

northcoastgreg · 06-15-2018, 04:28 PM - **2 Likes**

Diamond Lake, with the KP:

Ketsuppi11 · 06-16-2018, 07:35 AM - **4 Likes**

Couple from Costa Rica. Flexible focal length of 16-85mm was very usefull that evening.

---------- Post added 16-06-18 at 16:38 ----------

Two more

northcoastgreg · 06-17-2018, 05:32 PM - **3 Likes**

From Jackson F. Kimball State Park in Oregon:

**CharLac** · 06-18-2018, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

From Jackson F. Kimball State Park in Oregon:

My kind of place...peaceful and pretty

**aslyfox** · 06-18-2018, 02:34 PM

Stages

northcoastgreg · 06-18-2018, 06:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CharLac

My kind of place...peaceful and pretty

Yes, and at least in the 20 minutes or so I was there, deserted. I did see a tent in campground, but no featherless bipeds — not a single one.

From the same place:

06-15-2018, 04:28 PM - 2 Likes	#820
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,175	Diamond Lake, with the KP: Last edited by northcoastgreg; 06-15-2018 at 05:11 PM.

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06-08-2018, 02:35 AM	#811
KjellAV Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 53	Originally posted by KjellAV I bought this lens three months ago because of versatile zoom, wr and iq. The lens has not disappointed me at all as a very good allround lens. If I just had to have one lens, this would be it. I have manny other lenses, but they are more specialized, but this is always among the lenses I bring when I´m on a trip, hike, abroad. Recomended. This is what my Pentax 16-85mm can do after one year use. Nothing!!!!!!!!!! The inner barrel broke after one year. The repair center said the barrel broke because of a hard hit/knock. I do not understand, because I handle my gear very carefully, and I belive I would remember a knock hard enough to break the inner barrel. And I haven´t borrowed the lens to anyone else, so I don´t get it. My conclusion is there must have been som production damage, but that is very hard to prove. So the lens goes in the bin. I liked this lens a lot, but was skeptic to the build quality from the start. For me that unfortunately proved to be true. Attached Images

06-08-2018, 02:00 PM	#812
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by KjellAV The inner barrel broke after one year. Bummer!

06-10-2018, 07:46 PM - 7 Likes	#813
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,175	Crater Lake after late spring snow storm, shot with the KP:

06-12-2018, 07:04 AM - 1 Like	#816
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514 Original Poster	In my garden today

06-15-2018, 07:46 AM	#817
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by Aslyfox Jr, stretch the legs, not just the neck Love the turtle pic Allen, That second little guy makes the shot imho

06-15-2018, 07:55 AM	#818
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by CharLac Love the turtle pic Allen, That second little guy makes the shot imho thank you I agree

06-15-2018, 08:07 AM	#819
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas / May, 2018 Pentax K-3, Pentax DA 16-85 WR

06-16-2018, 07:35 AM - 4 Likes	#821
Ketsuppi11 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Photos: Albums Posts: 217	Couple from Costa Rica. Flexible focal length of 16-85mm was very usefull that evening. ---------- Post added 16-06-18 at 16:38 ---------- Two more

06-17-2018, 05:32 PM - 3 Likes	#822
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,175	From Jackson F. Kimball State Park in Oregon:

06-18-2018, 07:16 AM	#823
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by northcoastgreg From Jackson F. Kimball State Park in Oregon: My kind of place...peaceful and pretty

06-18-2018, 06:31 PM - 1 Like	#825
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,175	Originally posted by CharLac My kind of place...peaceful and pretty Yes, and at least in the 20 minutes or so I was there, deserted. I did see a tent in campground, but no featherless bipeds — not a single one. From the same place:

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

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