Is the pentax hd da 16 50mm f 2 8 ed plm aw worth it?

Yes, if you shoot Pentax K and want one fast zoom you can take out in bad weather. It's weather-sealed, focuses quietly, and on APS-C it frames like a 24-75mm on full frame. At f/2.8 it gives the depth of field of about f/4.2, so it's a strong standard zoom for most hobby work, and it fills the role of a first standard zoom well.

It isn't stabilised, so keep your shutter speed up in dim rooms. If you mostly shoot landscapes at f/8 to f/11, you don't need f/2.8, and a lighter f/4 zoom will save you weight and money. See the landscape lens advice for that. Also remember that lenses matter more than the sensor, so this lens is often a better buy than a camera upgrade.

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