Hello, I'm now a pentax user, and I dont decide which lenses are better.

rmgabor1993 · 04-22-2016, 11:07 AM

I have k-30, and I would like to take landscape photos, and I cannot decide which lenses are better. I have heard that the smc 18-55mm DA AL II kit lens is great, but is it as great as the 16-45 f4 Lens? I know there is a difference between the prices. So which is better for the price. If the 16-45 is much better, I pay the difference.
Thanks for helping.

**jatrax** · 04-22-2016, 11:14 AM - **1 Like**

16-45 is a nice lens, better by most reports than the 18-55 but also 2mm wider which might be important.

Here is the review section for that lens: SMC Pentax-DA 16-45mm F4 Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database
Another alternative which is also very good but more expensive is the 16-85: HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

---------- Post added 04-22-16 at 11:16 AM ----------

If price is important the 16-45 will work just fine. If you have the budget though the 16-85 is much newer with silent AF, weather sealing and a much longer focal range.

pathdoc · 04-22-2016, 11:26 AM

If you want to know more about the 16-45, @Tsuken has used it extensively and may be able to fill you in better on its strong and weak points.

JohnX · 04-22-2016, 11:29 AM

I upgraded from the 18-55 to the 16-45 and noticed the difference, then to the 17-70, and now the 16-85. Changes were smaller each time, but noticeable.

normhead · 04-22-2016, 11:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JohnX

I upgraded from the 18-55 to the 16-45 and noticed the difference, then to the 17-70, and now the 16-85. Changes were smaller each time, but noticeable.

hmmmm.. sounds like you're headed for an 18-135.

StephenHampshire · 04-22-2016, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by rmgabor1993

I have k-30, and I would like to take landscape photos, and I cannot decide which lenses are better. I have heard that the smc 18-55mm DA AL II kit lens is great, but is it as great as the 16-45 f4 Lens? I know there is a difference between the prices. So which is better for the price. If the 16-45 is much better, I pay the difference.
Thanks for helping.

The 16-45 is a very nice lens, but fairly unwieldy (and extends a long way at the 16mm end!) I renders nicely though. In general, have a look at the lens reviews on this site. They are very comprehensive and give a good flavour for what the lens can actually do!
I now have the 16-85WR as my kit lens, having previously used the 18-135WR - I do prefer the 16-85, a generally more punchy lens and probably equal to the 16-45 (and weather resistant too) although all three lenses are superior to the 18-55.

C_Jones · 04-22-2016, 05:47 PM

I have the Pentax 16-85. It is a very nice lens and renders superior results. The AF utilizes a DC motor in the lens and the lens is WR (weather resistant).

rmgabor1993 · 04-23-2016, 01:02 AM

Thanks for helping. It was a big help.

royden · 04-23-2016, 09:35 AM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/96267-da-zoom-club.html

Check out the above lens club. Many there use the 16-45. Also, as others mentioned, check the reviews. Good luck in your search.

04-22-2016, 11:07 AM	#1
rmgabor1993 New Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 2	Hello, I'm now a pentax user, and I dont decide which lenses are better. I have k-30, and I would like to take landscape photos, and I cannot decide which lenses are better. I have heard that the smc 18-55mm DA AL II kit lens is great, but is it as great as the 16-45 f4 Lens? I know there is a difference between the prices. So which is better for the price. If the 16-45 is much better, I pay the difference. Thanks for helping.

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04-22-2016, 11:14 AM - 1 Like	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	16-45 is a nice lens, better by most reports than the 18-55 but also 2mm wider which might be important. Here is the review section for that lens: SMC Pentax-DA 16-45mm F4 Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Another alternative which is also very good but more expensive is the 16-85: HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database ---------- Post added 04-22-16 at 11:16 AM ---------- If price is important the 16-45 will work just fine. If you have the budget though the 16-85 is much newer with silent AF, weather sealing and a much longer focal range.

04-22-2016, 11:26 AM	#3
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	If you want to know more about the 16-45, @Tsuken has used it extensively and may be able to fill you in better on its strong and weak points.

04-22-2016, 11:29 AM	#4
JohnX Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,116	I upgraded from the 18-55 to the 16-45 and noticed the difference, then to the 17-70, and now the 16-85. Changes were smaller each time, but noticeable.

04-22-2016, 11:31 AM - 1 Like	#5
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by JohnX I upgraded from the 18-55 to the 16-45 and noticed the difference, then to the 17-70, and now the 16-85. Changes were smaller each time, but noticeable. hmmmm.. sounds like you're headed for an 18-135.

04-22-2016, 12:42 PM	#6
StephenHampshire Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Winchester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,523	Originally posted by rmgabor1993 I have k-30, and I would like to take landscape photos, and I cannot decide which lenses are better. I have heard that the smc 18-55mm DA AL II kit lens is great, but is it as great as the 16-45 f4 Lens? I know there is a difference between the prices. So which is better for the price. If the 16-45 is much better, I pay the difference. Thanks for helping. The 16-45 is a very nice lens, but fairly unwieldy (and extends a long way at the 16mm end!) I renders nicely though. In general, have a look at the lens reviews on this site. They are very comprehensive and give a good flavour for what the lens can actually do! I now have the 16-85WR as my kit lens, having previously used the 18-135WR - I do prefer the 16-85, a generally more punchy lens and probably equal to the 16-45 (and weather resistant too) although all three lenses are superior to the 18-55.

04-22-2016, 05:47 PM	#7
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,084	I have the Pentax 16-85. It is a very nice lens and renders superior results. The AF utilizes a DC motor in the lens and the lens is WR (weather resistant).

04-23-2016, 01:02 AM	#8
rmgabor1993 New Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Thanks for helping. It was a big help.

04-23-2016, 09:35 AM	#9
royden Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta, Ga Photos: Gallery Posts: 297	https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/96267-da-zoom-club.html Check out the above lens club. Many there use the 16-45. Also, as others mentioned, check the reviews. Good luck in your search.

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