HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6ED DC WR

Blue · 09-15-2014, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Clavius

How many slow zooms can they produce?

Pentax has been zooming us for over 10 years . . . oh you mean lenses. Never mind.

ZombieArmy · 09-15-2014, 12:36 PM

Well this would replace my 18-55 and 35-70 in one lens

Blue · 09-15-2014, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Well this would replace my 18-55 and 35-70 in one lens

Sort of except the 35-70 is faster.

Uluru · 09-15-2014, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by Lokusart

that 16-85 lens sounds good. Do you know about if it's fixed aperture or not? a 2.8-4 or even a fixed 4 would be sweet....

Asahiman claimed last year it will start at F2.8 and most likely be f2.8-4.
But now it's a slow kit lens...

Mistral75 · 09-15-2014, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

Asahiman claimed last year it will start at F2.8 and most likely be f2.8-4.
But now it's a slow kit lens...

That was the 'DA* Zoom' prototype. It got ditched.

Joshua A · 09-15-2014, 01:51 PM

I find it funny. we're (with exceptions) so frustrated right now, but we really don't even know what's to be released (though we have a pretty good idea). I'm holding my breath, and hoping for the best!

JinDesu · 09-15-2014, 01:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Joshua A

I find it funny. we're (with exceptions) so frustrated right now, but we really don't even know what's to be released (though we have a pretty good idea). I'm holding my breath, and hoping for the best!

Welcome to Pentaxforums! Don't drink the punch, it makes you depressed.

starbase218 · 09-15-2014, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

Asahiman claimed last year it will start at F2.8 and most likely be f2.8-4.
But now it's a slow kit lens...

Come on... no-one has ever released a 16-85/2.8-4. The closest thing is the Sigma 17-70/2.8-4. The Nikons and Canons (16-85 and 15-85 respectively) are also 3.5-5.6. Is it really that surprising that this Pentax lens isn't that fast?

Also, what do you mean by calling it a kit lens? That it will be included with a DSLR? How do you know that? And even if it's true, what difference does it make?

mee · 09-15-2014, 02:21 PM

I will wait for test results (including a ton of images) .

**jatrax** · 09-15-2014, 02:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by starbase218

And even if it's true, what difference does it make?

If the IQ is of * quality, no difference. If the IQ is of kit lens quality, then a lot.

Originally posted by mee

I will wait for test results (including a ton of images) .

Agreed. I'm disappointed it is not constant f/4 but if IQ is excellent maybe it is not so bad. But if the IQ is not significantly better than 18-135, then sorry I don't see a reason for this.

Joshua A · 09-15-2014, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Originally posted by Joshua A I find it funny. we're (with exceptions) so frustrated right now, but we really don't even know what's to be released (though we have a pretty good idea). I'm holding my breath, and hoping for the best! Welcome to Pentaxforums! Don't drink the punch, it makes you depressed.

It sometimes seems that the place can get a little heated (and I have ranted here before too), but at least the amounts of "PentaxIsDoomed!!!" has decreased! Maybe because "RicohImagingCompanyLtdIsDoomed!!!" is now a little more relevant and accurate!!! xD

Kozlok · 09-15-2014, 02:39 PM

I bet it's priced at $750 or something ridiculous like that.

y0chang · 09-15-2014, 02:45 PM

I swear that if Pentax released a 16-1600mm f2.8 zoom for 200 bucks people would complain that it too bulky and that since Canikon doesn't have one its not worth their time.

IchabodCrane · 09-15-2014, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by Kozlok

I bet it's priced at $750 or something ridiculous like that.

I'm going with just a little lower.... $650 or so.

nkull · 09-15-2014, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by y0chang

I swear that if Pentax released a 16-1600mm f2.8 zoom for 200 bucks people would complain that it too bulky and that since Canikon doesn't have one its not worth their time.

To be fair, that would be a HUGE lens... I would find a way to use it though

09-15-2014, 01:34 PM	#80
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Uluru Asahiman claimed last year it will start at F2.8 and most likely be f2.8-4. But now it's a slow kit lens... That was the 'DA* Zoom' prototype. It got ditched. Last edited by Mistral75; 09-15-2014 at 01:46 PM.

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09-15-2014, 12:35 PM	#76
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Clavius How many slow zooms can they produce? Pentax has been zooming us for over 10 years . . . oh you mean lenses. Never mind.

09-15-2014, 12:36 PM	#77
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Well this would replace my 18-55 and 35-70 in one lens

09-15-2014, 12:51 PM	#78
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by ZombieArmy Well this would replace my 18-55 and 35-70 in one lens Sort of except the 35-70 is faster.

09-15-2014, 01:17 PM	#79
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Originally posted by Lokusart that 16-85 lens sounds good. Do you know about if it's fixed aperture or not? a 2.8-4 or even a fixed 4 would be sweet.... Asahiman claimed last year it will start at F2.8 and most likely be f2.8-4. But now it's a slow kit lens...

09-15-2014, 01:51 PM	#81
Joshua A Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 273	I find it funny. we're (with exceptions) so frustrated right now, but we really don't even know what's to be released (though we have a pretty good idea). I'm holding my breath, and hoping for the best!

09-15-2014, 01:58 PM - 1 Like	#82
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Joshua A I find it funny. we're (with exceptions) so frustrated right now, but we really don't even know what's to be released (though we have a pretty good idea). I'm holding my breath, and hoping for the best! Welcome to Pentaxforums! Don't drink the punch, it makes you depressed.

09-15-2014, 02:18 PM	#83
starbase218 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy, Universe Posts: 1,119	Originally posted by Uluru Asahiman claimed last year it will start at F2.8 and most likely be f2.8-4. But now it's a slow kit lens... Come on... no-one has ever released a 16-85/2.8-4. The closest thing is the Sigma 17-70/2.8-4. The Nikons and Canons (16-85 and 15-85 respectively) are also 3.5-5.6. Is it really that surprising that this Pentax lens isn't that fast? Also, what do you mean by calling it a kit lens? That it will be included with a DSLR? How do you know that? And even if it's true, what difference does it make?

09-15-2014, 02:21 PM	#84
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	I will wait for test results (including a ton of images) .

09-15-2014, 02:33 PM - 1 Like	#85
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by starbase218 And even if it's true, what difference does it make? If the IQ is of * quality, no difference. If the IQ is of kit lens quality, then a lot. Originally posted by mee I will wait for test results (including a ton of images) . Agreed. I'm disappointed it is not constant f/4 but if IQ is excellent maybe it is not so bad. But if the IQ is not significantly better than 18-135, then sorry I don't see a reason for this.

09-15-2014, 02:34 PM	#86
Joshua A Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 273	Originally posted by JinDesu Originally posted by Joshua A I find it funny. we're (with exceptions) so frustrated right now, but we really don't even know what's to be released (though we have a pretty good idea). I'm holding my breath, and hoping for the best! Welcome to Pentaxforums! Don't drink the punch, it makes you depressed. It sometimes seems that the place can get a little heated (and I have ranted here before too), but at least the amounts of "PentaxIsDoomed!!!" has decreased! Maybe because "RicohImagingCompanyLtdIsDoomed!!!" is now a little more relevant and accurate!!! xD

09-15-2014, 02:39 PM	#87
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	I bet it's priced at $750 or something ridiculous like that.

09-15-2014, 02:45 PM	#88
y0chang Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 793	I swear that if Pentax released a 16-1600mm f2.8 zoom for 200 bucks people would complain that it too bulky and that since Canikon doesn't have one its not worth their time.

09-15-2014, 02:49 PM	#89
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by Kozlok I bet it's priced at $750 or something ridiculous like that. I'm going with just a little lower.... $650 or so.

09-15-2014, 02:59 PM	#90
nkull Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 63	Originally posted by y0chang I swear that if Pentax released a 16-1600mm f2.8 zoom for 200 bucks people would complain that it too bulky and that since Canikon doesn't have one its not worth their time. To be fair, that would be a HUGE lens... I would find a way to use it though