Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
Nikon
91 Overall Score
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Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Wide Zoom 40mm
Pentax
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
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Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Wide Zoom 40mm
82 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
The Pentax HD DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR lens is highly praised for its superb build quality, sharpness, and beautiful color rendition. Users love it as a versatile walk-around lens for street photography and landscapes, especially on APS-C bodies like the K-3. The main drawbacks are its variable aperture and a price that many feel is too high for the performance gain over kit lenses.
Pros
- Superb build quality
- Excellent sharpness
- Beautiful color rendition
- Weather resistant
- Versatile focal range for street and landscape
Cons
- Variable aperture (f/2.8-4)
- High price for performance gain
- Limited zoom range
- Not as wide as some kit lenses
Build quality 8
Sharpness 7
Color rendition 5
Value for money 4
Weather resistance 3
Variable aperture 3
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Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR | Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Wide Zoom 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | HD coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 67 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:5★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Wide Zoom 40mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.