The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung D-Xenon 16-45mm F4 and the Pentax 16-45mm F4 ED AL for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Pentax 16-45mm F4 ED AL weighs 356g, 2% (9g) lighter than the Samsung D-Xenon 16-45mm F4's weight of 365g.
Filter Threads
Both the Samsung D-Xenon 16-45mm F4 and the Pentax 16-45mm F4 ED AL have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Samsung D-Xenon 16-45mm F4 has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount whereas the Pentax 16-45mm F4 ED AL has the Pentax 645AF2 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount and , and for the Pentax 645AF2 Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16-45mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0.
