Pentax DA 16-45mm F4- Aussie Stock- $289

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  czking on 27/02/2013 - 16:22

  for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras

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  JetLi on 27/02/2013 - 16:23

  Good for landscapes, a tad short on the tele end.

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  Foma2 on 27/02/2013 - 16:30

  I have one. This lens has its own limitations (as all the others) : F4 not F2.8, CA can be a bit high (but it is a blueish much less visible than purplish one), at wide end it is extended (and most likely will partly shadow an internal flash).
  BUT, it is
  - light
  - not too big
  - has reasonably good MTF (even at 16mm)
  - 16mm - good for landscapes.
  - unbeatable pricewise.
  I managed to get mine for $300 locally.
  For $289 Aussie stock and warranty it is a very good deal.
  I would reccommend this one for anyone who still has an 18-55mm kit lens, unless you plan to spend ~$900 or more for your next upgrade.

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  JetLi on 27/02/2013 - 16:35

  Now where can I find some cheap local Limited primes…

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  rk1314 on 27/02/2013 - 18:43

  I've had this since my K100D super days (~6-7 years ago) and it is still my primary lens when I go out with my dslr (for casual shooting). It produces nice bokeh despite it only being F4 and I found it to be quite sharp. Quite a big upgrade over the older kit lens. It is limiting sometimes but as an all purpose lens (during the day) I find it to be quite adequate.

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  Foma2 on 27/02/2013 - 21:35

  I can see that deals on photography gear are extremel underrated.
  Probably because not many people are keen photographers.

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  cezasu on 27/02/2013 - 21:38

  lens has good review and I am very tempted to buy it.. but if shipping is required, ebay may be cheaper:
  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PENTAX-16-45mm-F-4-0-SMC-PDA-ED-A…

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  fenger on 28/02/2013 - 00:17

  Why Pentax Australia listed the lens as having SDM motor only https://www.crkennedy.com.au/pentax/index.php?q=node/101 An error?

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    Foma2 on 28/02/2013 - 10:08

    It does not have an SDM motor.