Features

• The PENTAX-original SP (Super Protect) coating repels dust, water and grease to keep your lens clean and your image quality at its peak.
• Two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements and three aspherical elements compensate for chromatic aberration.
• Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLR cameras.
• Aspherical elements, extra low dispersion glass and PENTAX original lens coatings make this lens superior in contrast, clarity and edge-to edge sharpness.
• The PENTAX-original Quick-Shift Focus System allows instant switching from autofocus to manual focus operation.
• The SDM focus system incorporated in this lens results in a smoother, quieter autofocus operation using a built-in supersonic motor.
• The focal length is equivalent to 24.5mm – 76.5mm in the 35mm format.

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 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.

The 16-50mm features tightly sealed, weather-resistant and dust-resistant construction to enhance durability for use in rain or dusty conditions. It also features the PENTAX-original Quick-Shift Focus System for instant switching to manual-focus operation and PENTAX-original SP (Super Protect) coating to repel dust, water and grease from the optics surfaces. A new SDM system has been incorporated for smoother, quieter autofocusing operation using a built-in supersonic motor.