No Love for the 16-45?

Erikka · 06-22-2016, 04:59 PM

I absolutely love this lens, yes it's old now, and I believe it's been put out to pasture (correct me if wrong) but anyone else have and love it as much as I do? if it ever dies beyond repair and I can't find another I'll be crushed heh

Na Horuk · 06-22-2016, 05:05 PM

Oh, I think this lens was quite beloved on these forums. But then it was discontinued and it slowly slipped into oblivion. If I remember right, the only complaint was slight barrel wobble at max extension, other than that, people loved it.
Great that you like it and I hope more people discover it thanks to this thread

Erikka · 06-22-2016, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Oh, I think this lens was quite beloved on these forums. But then it was discontinued and it slowly slipped into oblivion. If I remember right, the only complaint was slight barrel wobble at max extension, other than that, people loved it.
Great that you like it and I hope more people discover it thanks to this thread

Na Horuk out of curiosity I just looked on amazon, they have it still, at 565usd so doesn't seem to have deprecated in price heh

**goatsNdonkey** · 06-22-2016, 05:08 PM

How about posting pictures of your beloved (lens)?

**csa** · 06-22-2016, 05:17 PM

I just got thru using a very kind member's 16-45. I really liked the lens. Comparison between the 18-55 and it, really did show quite a difference on the wide end.

**Hattifnatt** · 06-22-2016, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by Erikka

I absolutely love this lens, yes it's old now, and I believe it's been put out to pasture (correct me if wrong) but anyone else have and love it as much as I do? if it ever dies beyond repair and I can't find another I'll be crushed heh

It's a good lens for the price. I sold it because it was facing some tough competition from DA 15mm and Sigma 35mm Art, but I was happy with many of the pictures taken with it:\

---------- Post added 23rd Jun 2016 at 03:21 ----------

Originally posted by Erikka

Na Horuk out of curiosity I just looked on amazon, they have it still, at 565usd so doesn't seem to have deprecated in price heh

However, I don't think it's worth 565 USD, though. I wouldn't pay more than 250.

VoiceOfReason · 06-22-2016, 05:41 PM

If it dies get the 16-50 f/2.8

bessa-66 · 06-22-2016, 05:50 PM

I've been looking at getting this for a while now... Still not sure cos it isn't very long, which I prefer.... But the constant aperture is definitely a plus!

btnapa · 06-22-2016, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by bessa-66

I've been looking at getting this for a while now... Still not sure cos it isn't very long, which I prefer.... But the constant aperture is definitely a plus!

I have one that does not get much use anymore. It is going to be listed on PF. I just have not gotten around to listing it.

The 16-45 was used on my K5IIs and K3. For the money, it is an excellent lens. I think it is miles ahead of the 18-55. I am moving on to the K1 and need to get a wide full-frame zoom. I wish they had a more affordable mid range fixed aperture zoom like the 16-45.

bessa-66 · 06-22-2016, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by btnapa

I have one that does not get much use anymore. It is going to be listed on PF. I just have not gotten around to listing it.

The 16-45 was used on my K5IIs and K3. For the money, it is an excellent lens. I think it is miles ahead of the 18-55. I am moving on to the K1 and need to get a wide full-frame zoom. I wish they had a more affordable mid range fixed aperture zoom like the 16-45.

You wouldn't happen to be selling in Australia would you?

bxf · 06-22-2016, 06:32 PM

It may be a decent lens, and they can ask $565 for it, but my guess is that they aren't going to sell (m)any at that price.

**MJSfoto1956** · 06-22-2016, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by Erikka

I absolutely love this lens, yes it's old now, and I believe it's been put out to pasture (correct me if wrong) but anyone else have and love it as much as I do? if it ever dies beyond repair and I can't find another I'll be crushed heh

I love it. The 67mm filter pairs well with my DA* 60-250mm. Great travel lens. Would love if they updated this to be HD + WR.

Michael

fiveo · 06-22-2016, 07:07 PM

I've had one for years. I bought it on PF marketplace when they were very popular. I think I paid around $250 for it. It is one of my most used lenses. It's much better than the 18-55.

surfar · 06-22-2016, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by bessa-66

You wouldn't happen to be selling in Australia would you?

its on ozzy ebay for around @$245, thats under 200 U$...DCexpert(cr kennedy who distribute Ricoh/pentax)

thats a new copy

crabby · 06-22-2016, 08:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bessa-66

You wouldn't happen to be selling in Australia would you?

You can buy this lens new currently for A$229 from Digidirect. I bought one a couple of years ago and been very happy with it. A much underrated lens and fantastic value for money
Apart from the constant aperture it also has handy close focusing capabilities.

06-22-2016, 04:59 PM	#1
Erikka Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Se Photos: Albums Posts: 361	No Love for the 16-45? I absolutely love this lens, yes it's old now, and I believe it's been put out to pasture (correct me if wrong) but anyone else have and love it as much as I do? if it ever dies beyond repair and I can't find another I'll be crushed heh

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06-22-2016, 05:05 PM	#2
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Oh, I think this lens was quite beloved on these forums. But then it was discontinued and it slowly slipped into oblivion. If I remember right, the only complaint was slight barrel wobble at max extension, other than that, people loved it. Great that you like it and I hope more people discover it thanks to this thread

06-22-2016, 05:08 PM	#3
Erikka Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Se Photos: Albums Posts: 361 Original Poster	Originally posted by Na Horuk Oh, I think this lens was quite beloved on these forums. But then it was discontinued and it slowly slipped into oblivion. If I remember right, the only complaint was slight barrel wobble at max extension, other than that, people loved it. Great that you like it and I hope more people discover it thanks to this thread Na Horuk out of curiosity I just looked on amazon, they have it still, at 565usd so doesn't seem to have deprecated in price heh

06-22-2016, 05:08 PM	#4
goatsNdonkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fulton County, Illinois Posts: 3,730	How about posting pictures of your beloved (lens)?

06-22-2016, 05:17 PM	#5
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	I just got thru using a very kind member's 16-45. I really liked the lens. Comparison between the 18-55 and it, really did show quite a difference on the wide end.

06-22-2016, 05:19 PM	#6
Hattifnatt Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bucharest Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,625	Originally posted by Erikka I absolutely love this lens, yes it's old now, and I believe it's been put out to pasture (correct me if wrong) but anyone else have and love it as much as I do? if it ever dies beyond repair and I can't find another I'll be crushed heh It's a good lens for the price. I sold it because it was facing some tough competition from DA 15mm and Sigma 35mm Art, but I was happy with many of the pictures taken with it:\ ---------- Post added 23rd Jun 2016 at 03:21 ---------- Originally posted by Erikka Na Horuk out of curiosity I just looked on amazon, they have it still, at 565usd so doesn't seem to have deprecated in price heh However, I don't think it's worth 565 USD, though. I wouldn't pay more than 250.

06-22-2016, 05:41 PM	#7
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	If it dies get the 16-50 f/2.8

06-22-2016, 05:50 PM	#8
bessa-66 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 137	I've been looking at getting this for a while now... Still not sure cos it isn't very long, which I prefer.... But the constant aperture is definitely a plus!

06-22-2016, 06:08 PM	#9
btnapa Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,616	Originally posted by bessa-66 I've been looking at getting this for a while now... Still not sure cos it isn't very long, which I prefer.... But the constant aperture is definitely a plus! I have one that does not get much use anymore. It is going to be listed on PF. I just have not gotten around to listing it. The 16-45 was used on my K5IIs and K3. For the money, it is an excellent lens. I think it is miles ahead of the 18-55. I am moving on to the K1 and need to get a wide full-frame zoom. I wish they had a more affordable mid range fixed aperture zoom like the 16-45.

06-22-2016, 06:19 PM	#10
bessa-66 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 137	Originally posted by btnapa I have one that does not get much use anymore. It is going to be listed on PF. I just have not gotten around to listing it. The 16-45 was used on my K5IIs and K3. For the money, it is an excellent lens. I think it is miles ahead of the 18-55. I am moving on to the K1 and need to get a wide full-frame zoom. I wish they had a more affordable mid range fixed aperture zoom like the 16-45. You wouldn't happen to be selling in Australia would you?

06-22-2016, 06:32 PM	#11
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	It may be a decent lens, and they can ask $565 for it, but my guess is that they aren't going to sell (m)any at that price.

06-22-2016, 06:56 PM	#12
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	Originally posted by Erikka I absolutely love this lens, yes it's old now, and I believe it's been put out to pasture (correct me if wrong) but anyone else have and love it as much as I do? if it ever dies beyond repair and I can't find another I'll be crushed heh I love it. The 67mm filter pairs well with my DA* 60-250mm. Great travel lens. Would love if they updated this to be HD + WR. Michael

06-22-2016, 07:07 PM	#13
fiveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 109	I've had one for years. I bought it on PF marketplace when they were very popular. I think I paid around $250 for it. It is one of my most used lenses. It's much better than the 18-55.

06-22-2016, 07:49 PM	#14
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by bessa-66 You wouldn't happen to be selling in Australia would you? its on ozzy ebay for around @$245, thats under 200 U$...DCexpert(cr kennedy who distribute Ricoh/pentax) thats a new copy

06-22-2016, 08:42 PM - 1 Like	#15
crabby Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Gold Coast Queensland Photos: Gallery Posts: 53	Originally posted by bessa-66 You wouldn't happen to be selling in Australia would you? You can buy this lens new currently for A$229 from Digidirect. I bought one a couple of years ago and been very happy with it. A much underrated lens and fantastic value for money Apart from the constant aperture it also has handy close focusing capabilities.