Pentax officially announced a new DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens for DSLR cameras (the lens was initially introduced at Photokina). The price is $746.95 (available for pre-order). Here are the lens specifications:
| Focal Length | 16-85mm |
|---|---|
| (in 35mm format equivalent) | 24.5-130mm |
| Maximum Aperture | F3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | F22-38 |
| Lens Construction | 16elements in 12groups |
| Angle of View | 83-19° |
| Lens Mount | KAF3 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.35m (1.15 ft.) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.26x |
| Filter Diameter | 72mm |
| Diaphragm Control | Fully automatic |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Rounded aperture (16mm: F3.5-4.5, 85mm: F5.6-8) | |
| Aperture Ring | N/A |
| Tripod Compatibility | N/A |
| Lens Hood | PH-RBA72 |
| Lens Cap | O-LC72 |
| Lens Case | S90-140 |
| Maximum Diameter x Length | Approx.78mm x 94mm (3.1 inch x 3.7 inch) |
| Weight | Approx.488g /17.2 oz (with hood Approx.517g /18.2 oz) |
| Bundle | Hood, Lens cap, Mount cap |
| Others | HD Coating |
| SP (Super Protect) Coating | |
| Quick-shift Focus System |
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