SeekerPentax 02 Standard Zoom
The Pentax 02 Standard Zoom is the basic kit zoom included with the compact Q7 camera, and is an overall solid performer with a few weaknesses.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Focal length equivalent to 27.5-83.0mm in 35mm format
- Maximum variable aperture of f2.8-4.5
- Four extra low dispersion (ED) aspherical lens elements keep chromatic aberrations to a minimum throughout its zoom range.
- Lens shutter features 5 aperture blades and synchs with the Q's built in flash at speeds up to 1/2000 sec
- Neutral density filter allows for open aperture photography in bright settings
PROS
+ Light.
+ Useful zoom range.
+ Wider aperture than typical zoom.
+ Generally sharp design.
CONS
- Slightly soft at 15mm.
- Lots of distortion when shooting in Raw mode.
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By PCMag on December 18, 2012
The Pentax 02 Standard Zoom is the basic kit zoom included with the compact Q7 camera, and is an overall solid performer with a few weaknesses.
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