Compare Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Lens to Pentax SMCP-DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF Lens

  Nikon 1929

Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Lens

Pentax 21650

Pentax SMCP-DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF Lens

Product Description
Wide to telephoto 3.5x zoom lens ideal for landscape, full length portraits, travel and portrait photographs. Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture at 24m setting is ideal for available light shooting... More
Wide to telephoto 3.5x zoom lens ideal for landscape, full length portraits, travel and portrait photographs. Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture at 24m setting is ideal for available light shooting or Slow/Rear flash sync techniques. Less
The PENTAX DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED/AL (IF) wide angle zoom lens is designed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras and delivers the highest level of ultimate optical image quality. With... More
The PENTAX DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED/AL (IF) wide angle zoom lens is designed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras and delivers the highest level of ultimate optical image quality. With aspherical elements, special optical-glass elements and original lens coatings, this lens is superior in terms of contrast, clarity and edge-to-edge sharpness. Less
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Key Features   
Camera Format   35 mm SLR Digital SLR
Min Aperture f/22 -
Focus Type   Autofocus Autofocus • Manual Focus
Focal Length 24mm - 85mm -
Lens Max Aperture f/2.8-f/4 -
Macro Magnification x 2 x 3.1
Lens Type   Zoom Lens Zoom Lens
Mount Nikon Pentax
Other Features   
Brand Nikon Pentax
Closest Focusing Distance 8.4 in -
Attachment / Filter Size 72 mm -
Picture Angle 28 - 84 degrees 32.5 - 83 degrees
Macro Lens   With Macro Lens -
Groups / Elements 15 Elements in 11 Groups 15 Elements in 12 Groups
Designed for Digital Camera Yes -
Dimensions   
Weight 19.2 oz 20.11 oz
Diameter 3.1 in 3.9 in
Length 3.2 in 3.31 in
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 20724431 44803486
UPC 018208019298 0027075129252
Product MPN   
MPN 1929 21650
 
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Nikon 1929
Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Lens
From $669.95
Pentax 21650
Pentax SMCP-DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF Lens
From $1,129.87

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Consumer Reviews

323

Nikon';s new IF AF 24-85/f2.8-4D Zoom Nikkor may be the best travel/street photography lens ever

byHoward_Creech Sep 16, 2001
77 Helpfuls 78 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast maximum aperture, useful focal length range, very close focus, and excellent...
Cons Noticeable distortion at both zoom extremes
Recommended it? Yes

The new Nikon IF AF 24-85/f2.8-4D Zoom Nikkor is Nikon?s first f2.8 variable aperture zoom lens. Nikon has long been famous for their constant f2.8 aperture ?high end? pro level zoom lenses. This is the first lens from Nikon that compromises on that very successful formula. Variable aperture zooms... Read full review »

81

Virtuoso Lens - 28mm/2 Nikkor AIS

bystonehousellc Apr 27, 2000
27 Helpfuls 28 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Flexibility, Creative Freedom, Quality
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

The most practical lens for people who want high quality land-, sea- or cityscapes is the 28mm. Long considered a must have for the serious photographer, it is the most popular wide-angle lens in use for several different kinds of photography. Many photojournalists consider a 28mm to be... Read full review »

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Pirich
159

High Speed Low Light Portrait Lens

byPirich Jan 11, 2010
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Potent performance in most light.  Solid build, smooth controls, easy to use...
Cons Cost, autofocus difficulty, poor grip of lens cap.
Recommended it? Yes

The Pentax 16-50mm f/2.8 lens with ultrasonic motor focusing turns the Pentax K-7 camera into a stealth indoor candid photography workhorse.  Combined with the unusually quiet camera itself, the 16-50mm lens' ultrasonic motor focusing makes the act of photography nearly imperceptible in even a... Read full review »

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