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HD DA★ 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

Pentax's most versatile zoom for APS-C DSLR bodies — the HD DA★ 16-85mm covers a 24–130mm full-frame equivalent range with full weather sealing and the premium DA★ optical construction. It is the ideal companion to the K-3 Mark III for travel and documentary work, offering enough wide-angle coverage at 16mm for landscapes and a useful 85mm telephoto end for portraits and compressed scenes, all in a single weather-sealed barrel.

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£699 new
Average price across retailers: ~£749
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Core
Released
2013
Aperture
f/3.5-5.6 (variable max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Pentax KF-mount
Dimensions
74mm diameter × 93.5mm length
Weight
488g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
AF Motor
DC (Direct Clutch) motor — smooth and quiet
Optical IS
None (relies on body SR/IBIS)
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
35cm minimum focus distance
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Travel
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Portrait
7.0
✅ Great For
✈️
Travel One lens from wide landscape at 24mm to portrait telephoto at 130mm — the ideal travel zoom for K-3 owners.
🏔️
Landscape Weather-sealed to K-3 standard — shoot in rain, mist, and extreme conditions with confidence at any focal length.
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Portrait The 85mm end (130mm equivalent) compresses backgrounds pleasantly for casual portraits and environmental shots.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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