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16-85mm vs. 18-135mm

Started Feb 13, 2016 | Discussions thread
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John.Laninga
John.Laninga Senior Member • Posts: 2,401
16-85mm vs. 18-135mm

New to the Pentax scene so I don't have a rich background in the various features.  I should have my new K-3II in a few days.  I have two choices for a walkaround lens:

16-85mm f3.5 - f5.6 with 72mm filters

18-135mm f3.5 - f5.6 with 62mm filters

I have a mild preference for the 16mm POV, but I have some high end UV and CPL filters in 62mm and I do like the little extra reach.  So each lens meets some or most of my preferences.

So is there any difference in using either lens, in POV or operational characteristics?

== John

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Fujifilm XF1
Pentax 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 WR Pentax K-3
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