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

Jonathan Mac · 07-10-2018, 10:13 PM

I haven't had time to manage anything more than a handful of test shots with my 16-85mm yet but a quick look at this thread bodes well.

**subsea** · 07-12-2018, 02:17 PM - **4 Likes**

Different colored daylilies from alongside my driveway. All taken with my K-3II and 16-85mm.

UserAccessDenied · 07-13-2018, 09:40 AM - **4 Likes**

Here's an album I shared when I was selling my 16-85:

Dropbox - DA 16-85mm

Feel free to check it out for full-res images.

I really liked the lens actually... I'm just more of a prime shooter day-to-day so I sold it to recover some of the debt accrued during our trip!

**CharLac** · 07-16-2018, 10:40 AM - **1 Like**

A couple more from a walk in downtown Ottawa

Last edited by CharLac; 07-16-2018 at 11:50 AM.

Jonathan Mac · 07-21-2018, 08:06 AM - **4 Likes**

I've been going to some balloon festival events this weekend and giving the 16-85mm it's first real work-out, and I have to say it's impressing me. I'm usually not a fan of slow zooms and considered the Sigma 17-50mm but opted to take the Pentax for it's increased range and likely better resistance to flare. It's also slightly wider, of lenses I own only the DA 15mm is wider.

IMG_7411a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_7422a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_7394a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Jonathan Mac · 07-24-2018, 03:49 AM - **5 Likes**

A panorama of the whole city of Segovia with the 16-85mm

Panorama 6a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

timb64 · 07-25-2018, 10:50 AM - **1 Like**

**CharLac** · 07-25-2018, 10:59 AM - **6 Likes**

Jonathan Mac · 07-26-2018, 12:50 AM - **1 Like**

IMG_7893a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_7522a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_7392a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Jonathan Mac · 07-27-2018, 02:27 AM - **3 Likes**

IMG_7404a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_7355a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

varky · 07-29-2018, 02:59 AM - **1 Like**

Well my new 16-85 made its way to me on Friday. I was looking for a replacement for the kit 18-55 and this seemed like a logical upgrade. Sure it was pricey (cost more than my initial K-50 dual zoom bundle), but since I'll be doing some traveling in the near future, I venture good walkaround is a worthy investment.

I've only got to play with it a little bit, but so far I'm loving it. Few sample photos while testing it, nothing really exciting. Actually surprisingly easy to handhold even with slower shutter speeds.

timb64 · 07-29-2018, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by varky

Well my new 16-85 made its way to me on Friday. I was looking for a replacement for the kit 18-55 and this seemed like a logical upgrade. Sure it was pricey (cost more than my initial K-50 dual zoom bundle), but since I'll be doing some traveling in the near future, I venture good walkaround is a worthy investment.

I've only got to play with it a little bit, but so far I'm loving it. Few sample photos while testing it, nothing really exciting. Actually surprisingly easy to handhold even with slower shutter speeds.

Welcome Varky,great pics , look forward to seeing more.

Jonathan Mac · 07-29-2018, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by varky

Well my new 16-85 made its way to me on Friday. I was looking for a replacement for the kit 18-55 and this seemed like a logical upgrade. Sure it was pricey (cost more than my initial K-50 dual zoom bundle), but since I'll be doing some traveling in the near future, I venture good walkaround is a worthy investment.

I've only got to play with it a little bit, but so far I'm loving it. Few sample photos while testing it, nothing really exciting. Actually surprisingly easy to handhold even with slower shutter speeds.

I've done a lot of travelling in the last couple of years but only recently got the 16-85mm and I really wish I'd had it earlier. I think you'll find it very useful.

Lloyd_Christmas · 07-29-2018, 12:39 PM - **6 Likes**

My family just got back from a great trip to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons.
The K-3 and 16-85 lens came with us, of course!
Here is one from a float trip down the Snake River. I had a CPL attached and that help with a more vivid shot.
I still love this lens!

Jonathan Mac · 07-31-2018, 11:32 PM - **2 Likes**

IMG_7524a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_7539a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_7394a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

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07-10-2018, 10:13 PM	#841
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	I haven't had time to manage anything more than a handful of test shots with my 16-85mm yet but a quick look at this thread bodes well.

07-16-2018, 10:40 AM - 1 Like	#844
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	A couple more from a walk in downtown Ottawa Last edited by CharLac; 07-16-2018 at 11:50 AM.

07-21-2018, 08:06 AM - 4 Likes	#845
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	I've been going to some balloon festival events this weekend and giving the 16-85mm it's first real work-out, and I have to say it's impressing me. I'm usually not a fan of slow zooms and considered the Sigma 17-50mm but opted to take the Pentax for it's increased range and likely better resistance to flare. It's also slightly wider, of lenses I own only the DA 15mm is wider. IMG_7411a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMG_7422a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMG_7394a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

07-24-2018, 03:49 AM - 5 Likes	#846
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	A panorama of the whole city of Segovia with the 16-85mm Panorama 6a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

07-25-2018, 10:50 AM - 1 Like	#847
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514 Original Poster

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CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419

07-26-2018, 12:50 AM - 1 Like	#849
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	IMG_7893a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMG_7522a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMG_7392a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

07-27-2018, 02:27 AM - 3 Likes	#850
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07-29-2018, 02:59 AM - 1 Like	#851
varky Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Zagreb/Zapresic Posts: 26	Well my new 16-85 made its way to me on Friday. I was looking for a replacement for the kit 18-55 and this seemed like a logical upgrade. Sure it was pricey (cost more than my initial K-50 dual zoom bundle), but since I'll be doing some traveling in the near future, I venture good walkaround is a worthy investment. I've only got to play with it a little bit, but so far I'm loving it. Few sample photos while testing it, nothing really exciting. Actually surprisingly easy to handhold even with slower shutter speeds.

07-29-2018, 06:28 AM	#852
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514 Original Poster	Originally posted by varky Well my new 16-85 made its way to me on Friday. I was looking for a replacement for the kit 18-55 and this seemed like a logical upgrade. Sure it was pricey (cost more than my initial K-50 dual zoom bundle), but since I'll be doing some traveling in the near future, I venture good walkaround is a worthy investment. I've only got to play with it a little bit, but so far I'm loving it. Few sample photos while testing it, nothing really exciting. Actually surprisingly easy to handhold even with slower shutter speeds. Welcome Varky,great pics , look forward to seeing more.

07-29-2018, 07:41 AM	#853
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Originally posted by varky Well my new 16-85 made its way to me on Friday. I was looking for a replacement for the kit 18-55 and this seemed like a logical upgrade. Sure it was pricey (cost more than my initial K-50 dual zoom bundle), but since I'll be doing some traveling in the near future, I venture good walkaround is a worthy investment. I've only got to play with it a little bit, but so far I'm loving it. Few sample photos while testing it, nothing really exciting. Actually surprisingly easy to handhold even with slower shutter speeds. I've done a lot of travelling in the last couple of years but only recently got the 16-85mm and I really wish I'd had it earlier. I think you'll find it very useful.

07-29-2018, 12:39 PM - 6 Likes	#854
Lloyd_Christmas Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 462	My family just got back from a great trip to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. The K-3 and 16-85 lens came with us, of course! Here is one from a float trip down the Snake River. I had a CPL attached and that help with a more vivid shot. I still love this lens!

07-31-2018, 11:32 PM - 2 Likes	#855
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	IMG_7524a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMG_7539a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMG_7394a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr