HD-16-85mm DC-WR
Posted 29/11/2014 - 08:33
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Pretty poor performance on the wide end in those Japanese shots. It seems to get better on the other end.
Posted 29/11/2014 - 15:10
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It seems like literally every Pentax WR lens is taking compromises.
But comparing the 16-85 to others in about that range... Pentax still has the WR, and a bit of an advantage in size and weight. Compare the Pentax WR of that focal length to something such as the Sigma 24-70 f2.8 EX.
The Sigma doesn't have the range at either end of the focal lengths, but does have that aperture - another constant aperture lens from Sigma. The optical comparison in that noted range... Well, there is no comparison
I will still always make room for at least one Pentax WR lens in my gadget bag whenever possible; even if all of the other glass were Zeiss.
But comparing the 16-85 to others in about that range... Pentax still has the WR, and a bit of an advantage in size and weight. Compare the Pentax WR of that focal length to something such as the Sigma 24-70 f2.8 EX.
The Sigma doesn't have the range at either end of the focal lengths, but does have that aperture - another constant aperture lens from Sigma. The optical comparison in that noted range... Well, there is no comparison
I will still always make room for at least one Pentax WR lens in my gadget bag whenever possible; even if all of the other glass were Zeiss.
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