Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

FOCAL 16-85mmAPERTURE f/3.5-5.6WEIGHT 488gFILTER 72mm

Everyday & travelWeather sealed

New ≈£549

Used at MPB*£294

Overview

The Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR is a aps-c 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens for the Pentax K mount. It weighs about 488g and takes 72mm filters, and it's weather sealed.

It's a strong choice for everyday & travel. A standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).

In our database it fits 5 camera bodies natively, 2 more in crop mode. Approximate new price is £549; used at MPB it sells for £294 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).

Specifications

Brand	Pentax
Mounts	Pentax K (First-party)
Coverage	APS-C
Focal length	16-85mm
Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5)	24-128mm
Maximum aperture	f/3.5-5.6
Focus	Autofocus
Stabilisation	No
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	≈488 g
Filter thread	72 mm
Approx. new price	£549
Used at MPB (Pentax K)	£294

Compatible camera bodies

5 native · 2 crop mode

Pentax K-3 Mark III2021 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈—Pentax KP2017 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £464 Pentax K-702016 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈—Pentax KF2022 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈£849 Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome2023 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈—Pentax K-1 Mark II2018 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,049 Pentax K-12016 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £784

Alternatives to compare

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS18-135mm · f/3.5-5.6 · 325g · E≈£549 new · used from £274

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary18-50mm · f/2.8 · 290g · E, X, RF, L≈£499 new · used from £329

Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary23mm · f/1.4 · 340g · E, X, RF, L≈£499 new · used from £389

Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD18-400mm · f/3.5-6.3 · 710g · EF, F≈£599 new · used from £199

Where to buy

*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.

MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.

See example photos

Real-world shots taken with the Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens. Results are searches on each site, so check the camera or lens listed in each photo's details.

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Frequently asked questions

Which cameras is the Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR compatible with?

It's available for Pentax K. Native bodies here include Pentax K-3 Mark III, Pentax KP, Pentax K-70, Pentax KF, Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome.

Is the Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR weather sealed?

Yes, it has dust and moisture resistance.

Does the Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR have image stabilisation?

No. Use a camera with in-body stabilisation (IBIS) for steady hand-held shots.

What is the Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR best for?

Everyday & travel. A standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).