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Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

16–85 mm · f/3.5 · Pentax KAF2

The Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR is a 16–85 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5 for the Pentax KAF2 mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
16–85 mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
Mount
Pentax KAF2
Designed for
1.53× crop

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
APS-C (1.5×)82.9° – 18.9°24–130 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)80.4° – 18.1°26–136 mm
Micro Four Thirds68.1° – 14.5°32–170 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/5.6f/8f/11f/16
16 mm2.3 m1.6 m1.2 m0.8 m
85 mm66 m46 m33 m23 m

Circle of confusion 0.020 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
APS-C (24 MP)15.0 s @ f/3.520.4 s

Cameras that fit (43)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.53× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 24–130 mm.
Which cameras is the Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR compatible with?
It fits Pentax 35mm film: full frame, Pentax *ist DL2, Pentax *ist DL, Pentax *ist DS2, Pentax *ist DS and more (see the full list above).