Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WRvsPentax HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR
HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR
16-85mm / F3.5-5.6
24-128mm equiv.
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HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR
24-70mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR suits you better
- Weight299g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-85mm in a single lens
When the HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR94mm long × 78mm diameter
- HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR109.5mm long × 88.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR | Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 24mm | −8mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 85mm | 70mm | +15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F2.8 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 38cm | −0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.26× | 0.19× | +0.07x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 488g | 787g | −299g |
| Length | 94mm | 109.5mm | −15.5mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 88.5mm | −10.5mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 82mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2015 | −1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR relative to HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR
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HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR
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