Pentax HD DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW Lens

The PENTAX HD DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW is a versatile, high-performance standard zoom lens designed for APS-C-format cameras. With a constant f/2.8 aperture, it delivers sharp, clear images even in low-light conditions. The lens features a range of 16-50mm, making it perfect for everything from wide-angle landscapes to portraits. Its PLM (Pulse Motor) autofocus system ensures fast, quiet, and precise focusing, while the All Weather (AW) construction provides durability in challenging environments. Whether you’re shooting indoors or outdoors, this lens offers reliable performance and exceptional image quality.

Key Specifications:

• Optical Design: Comprises 16 elements in 10 groups, including Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass, anomalous dispersion glass, and aspherical elements. This design minimizes chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring sharp and clear images.

• Aperture: Features a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range, allowing for effective low-light performance and depth-of-field control. ​

• Autofocus System: Equipped with a Pulse Motor (PLM) for fast, quiet, and precise autofocus operation. It also includes a Quick-Shift Focus System, enabling instant switching between autofocus and manual focus modes. ​

• Weather Resistance: Designed with an All Weather (AW) construction, this lens is dustproof and weather-resistant, making it suitable for shooting in various environmental conditions. ​

• Diaphragm: Incorporates a nine-blade rounded diaphragm, producing a natural, beautiful bokeh effect and minimizing the streaking of point light sources.

• Minimum Focus Distance: Allows for close-up photography with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3 meters (0.98 feet) and a maximum magnification ratio of 0.24x.

• Physical Dimensions:

  • Length: 117mm (4.61 inches)​

  • Diameter: 84mm (3.31 inches)​

  • Weight: Approximately 712 grams (1.57 pounds) without hood; 750 grams (1.65 pounds) with hood.

• Filter Size: Compatible with 77mm filters.

• Included Accessories:

  • Lens Hood: PH-RBN77

  • Lens Cap: O-LC77

  • Lens Case: S120-150​

These specifications underscore the lens’s suitability for both amateur and professional photographers seeking a reliable and versatile zoom lens that delivers exceptional image quality across various shooting scenarios.