Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Sep 16, 2004
Pros: Very good optical characteristics (but not perfect, see text); Good build quality; Best value.
Cons: Reverse zoom design; Still larger and heavier than film counterparts; Some unfavourable optical characteristics.
Summary: Preamble: This review is intended for advanced amateurs to professional photographers. Some of the terms used will not be explained in details, however, I would try to explain them in brief within brackets. If you still do not know exactly what the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 14, 2012
Pros: close-ups, wide, moderate price, flexibility, flare control
Cons: wobbly construction, soft edges, mediocre manual-focus action, auto-focus became faulty
Summary: i've had my Pentax SMCP-DA 16-45mm lens for three years and it was my favorite for a while; i use it on a Pentax K200d, my first DSLR after several film SLRs; i much prefer the 16-45mm to the SMC Pentax 18-55mm kit lens which i also owned, and it makes a ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 8, 2007
Pros: Fix 4.0 aperture
Cons: This is zoom lens of Pentax. Dont expect a tack sharp picture
Summary: I have photography experience from film and start shooting digital almost 2 yrs ago. I'm not fan of post processing by photo shop or something. I take it whatever comes from camera/lens. Construction is solid. There is no flaw in body of the lens. ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Dec 31, 2007
Pros: Excellent optics
Really strong close-focusing performance
SMC ensures low flare, good color
Cons: Zooming out to 16mm blocks in-camera flash
Average fit and finish
Moderate CA
Summary: With the introduction of DA*16-50/2.8, this little brother has become available used on EBay at 1/2 its original price. This makes the DA 16-45/4 ever more appealing than the kit DA 18-55 due to the vastly superior optical performance (sharp wide open,
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Jan 28, 2007
Pros: Decent centre sharpness, flare resistance, really shines at close range, affordable.
Cons: Average built quality, corner sharpness could be better for scenery, block built-in flash beyond 28mm.
Summary: This is a lens that you both love and hate. First of all, it seems a little large for its range and aperture. It almost double its length at 16mm. The built-in flash would be blocked a little beyond 28mm. Centre sharpness is decent but corner sharpness
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Apr 26, 2006
Pros: Excellent all-purpose zoom. Excellent contrast, resolution and flare control.
Cons: Slightly heavy; interferes with built-in flash below about 24 mm setting.
Summary: The Pentax 16-45 zoom is a constant aperture zoom with a number of features which distinguish it from the normal kit lens supplied with low end digital cameras. It produces very sharp photos at enlargements up to 8X10". I have used the lens now for
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