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northcoastgreg · 01-17-2016, 10:21 AM - **5 Likes**

The 16-85 does Woodley Island Marina:

Nicolas06 · 01-17-2016, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

The 16-85 does Woodley Island Marina:

The second one is really fantastic !

sTi · 01-18-2016, 02:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Nicolas06

From my understanding we are past 100% but we clearly see a difference.

This takes pixel peeping to a new level of madness: "Look at those vast resolution differences @800%"
(SCNR

)

timb64 · 01-18-2016, 03:43 AM

les3547 · 01-18-2016, 11:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sTi

This takes pixel peeping to a new level of madness: "Look at those vast resolution differences @800%"
(SCNR

)

Well, the point of my original post was that it took that kind of pixel peeping to see the difference, and then I tried to demonstrate it in the second post by showing a 4:1 enlargement of edge areas (and in the center it was difficult to see any differences). Overall my aim was to bestow high praise on the 16-85, which I think it deserves.

Barso · 01-18-2016, 12:02 PM

One from this afternoon, just an indoor job...nothing spectacular.

Pagani Zonda S 1:18 on Flickr

**WPRESTO** · 01-18-2016, 12:37 PM

Cute little model of a car that's far more statement than transportation.

northcoastgreg · 01-19-2016, 12:10 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Nicolas06

The second one is really fantastic !

Thanks Nicolas. One more from Mt. Rainier NP:

timb64 · 01-19-2016, 04:33 PM - **5 Likes**

GodsPetMonkey · 02-02-2016, 11:41 PM - **3 Likes**

I'm really enjoying my DA 16-85, it captures some stunning images and remains nice and versatile.

Some pictures from a stroll in the Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane:

(no CPL filter used to capture that beautiful bit of blue sky!)

(compared to a similar shot with a DFA 100mm WR - IMGP0320.jpg)

Stunning lens, very happy with it (though it I needed to return my first copy as I wasn't happy with it).

Lev · 02-07-2016, 02:42 PM

timb64 · 02-13-2016, 09:08 AM - **1 Like**

**jeffshaddix** · 02-13-2016, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by les3547

I've been waiting for some sun here (been raining) so I could do a quick test pitting the 16-85 against my two Zeiss ZK primes at 35mm and 85mm. I threw in as well (the last picture) a shot at 85mm with the Pentax 60-250. I like to test lenses at this spot because of all the detail. I didn't provide crops, so I will leave close inspection to those interested, and share my impressions at the end of the post. All shots taken at F8, ISO 100 on a tripod.

Zeiss 35mm:

Pentax 16-85 @35:

Zeiss 85mm:

Pentax 16-85 @85:

Pentax 60-250 @85:

To me both Zeiss lenses resolved better overall, always winning the edges, but otherwise the 16-85 was very close. A bit of a surprise was finding the 16-85 seemed to beat out the 60-250 at 85mm. All in all, an impressive performance for a lightweight, affordable, zoom lens that covers such practical focal lengths.

As a fellow Zeiss 35 and Pentax 60-250 owner, I really appreciate these comparisons. Thank you Les.

Elliot · 02-14-2016, 06:04 AM

Great artistic quality.

By the way, which two lenses do you have (mentioned in your signature)?

timb64 · 02-14-2016, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by kpevav

Great artistic quality.

By the way, which two lenses do you have (mentioned in your signature)?

Assume this question is aimed at me(forgive me if it's not!)
In addition to this lens (ie 16-85) I have the HD 55-300 WR.

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01-17-2016, 10:21 AM - 5 Likes	#181
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,176	The 16-85 does Woodley Island Marina:

01-17-2016, 04:08 PM	#182
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	Originally posted by northcoastgreg The 16-85 does Woodley Island Marina: The second one is really fantastic !

01-18-2016, 02:33 AM - 1 Like	#183
sTi Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 98	Originally posted by Nicolas06 From my understanding we are past 100% but we clearly see a difference. This takes pixel peeping to a new level of madness: "Look at those vast resolution differences @800%" (SCNR )

01-18-2016, 03:43 AM	#184
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514 Original Poster

01-18-2016, 11:34 AM - 1 Like	#185
les3547 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sebastopol, California Photos: Albums Posts: 2,020	Originally posted by sTi This takes pixel peeping to a new level of madness: "Look at those vast resolution differences @800%" (SCNR ) Well, the point of my original post was that it took that kind of pixel peeping to see the difference, and then I tried to demonstrate it in the second post by showing a 4:1 enlargement of edge areas (and in the center it was difficult to see any differences). Overall my aim was to bestow high praise on the 16-85, which I think it deserves.

01-18-2016, 12:02 PM	#186
Barso Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England Posts: 85	One from this afternoon, just an indoor job...nothing spectacular. Pagani Zonda S 1:18 on Flickr

01-18-2016, 12:37 PM	#187
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,144	Cute little model of a car that's far more statement than transportation.

01-19-2016, 12:10 PM - 3 Likes	#188
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,176	Originally posted by Nicolas06 The second one is really fantastic ! Thanks Nicolas. One more from Mt. Rainier NP:

01-19-2016, 04:33 PM - 5 Likes	#189
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514 Original Poster

02-02-2016, 11:41 PM - 3 Likes	#190
GodsPetMonkey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 134	I'm really enjoying my DA 16-85, it captures some stunning images and remains nice and versatile. Some pictures from a stroll in the Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane: (no CPL filter used to capture that beautiful bit of blue sky!) (compared to a similar shot with a DFA 100mm WR - IMGP0320.jpg) Stunning lens, very happy with it (though it I needed to return my first copy as I wasn't happy with it).

02-13-2016, 09:08 AM - 1 Like	#192
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514 Original Poster

02-13-2016, 03:14 PM	#193
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Originally posted by les3547 I've been waiting for some sun here (been raining) so I could do a quick test pitting the 16-85 against my two Zeiss ZK primes at 35mm and 85mm. I threw in as well (the last picture) a shot at 85mm with the Pentax 60-250. I like to test lenses at this spot because of all the detail. I didn't provide crops, so I will leave close inspection to those interested, and share my impressions at the end of the post. All shots taken at F8, ISO 100 on a tripod. Zeiss 35mm: Pentax 16-85 @35: Zeiss 85mm: Pentax 16-85 @85: Pentax 60-250 @85: To me both Zeiss lenses resolved better overall, always winning the edges, but otherwise the 16-85 was very close. A bit of a surprise was finding the 16-85 seemed to beat out the 60-250 at 85mm. All in all, an impressive performance for a lightweight, affordable, zoom lens that covers such practical focal lengths. As a fellow Zeiss 35 and Pentax 60-250 owner, I really appreciate these comparisons. Thank you Les.

02-14-2016, 06:04 AM	#194
Elliot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 281	Great artistic quality. By the way, which two lenses do you have (mentioned in your signature)?

02-14-2016, 06:10 AM	#195
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514 Original Poster	Originally posted by kpevav Great artistic quality. By the way, which two lenses do you have (mentioned in your signature)? Assume this question is aimed at me(forgive me if it's not!) In addition to this lens (ie 16-85) I have the HD 55-300 WR.

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

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