Pentax DA* 16-50mm lens

The DA* 16–50mm lens is a family of professional wide-angle lenses made by Ricoh Imaging. The current version, the HD DA* 16-50mm f/2.8L ED PLM AW, replaced the older smc DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM lens in 2021.

smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM

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The Pentax smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM is an advanced standard zoom lens for Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLR bodies, announced by Pentax on February 21, 2007.

HD DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW

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The Pentax smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM is a professional standard zoom lens for Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLR bodies. Development was announced on 25th May 2020,[1] officially product name announced on October 25, 2021,[2] launched on July 15, 2021[3] and first shipped in August 2021.


Specifications

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Attribute smc ED AL [IF] SDM HD ED PLM AW
Image  
Key features
Full-frame compatible   No
★-series   Yes
Macro   No
Manual focus override   Yes
Weather-sealing   Yes
Lens-based stabilization   No
Aperture ring   No
Technical data
Aperture (max-min) f/2.8–f/32
Construction 15 groups / 12 elements 16 groups / 10 elements
# of diaphragm blades 9 9 (rounded)
Closest focusing distance 0.3 m (0.98 ft)
Max. magnification 0.21× (1:4.8) 0.24× (1:4.2)
Horizontal viewing angle 74°-27°
Diagonal viewing angle 83°-31.5°
Vertical viewing angle 52°-18°
Physical data
Weight 565 g (1.246 lb) 712 g (1.570 lb)
Maximum diameter 84 mm (3.3 in) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Length 98.5 mm (3.88 in) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Filter diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Accessories
Lens hood PH-RBJ77 PH-RBM77
Retail information
Release date March 2007 July 2021
MSRP $ $749 $1,399
Street price $ $749 $1,399

References

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  1. ^ "Neue PENTAX Produkte in Vorbereitung". Ricoh Imaging. May 25, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  2. ^ "HD PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW (tentative name), high-performance Star-series lens". Ricoh Imaging. February 25, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "HD PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW: A large-aperture standard zoom lens". Ricoh Imaging. July 15, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
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