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... a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. • SDM is used properly. The smc PENTAX-DA lens can be used exclusively with film SLR cameras. • In this operating manual carefully before using the lens to your camera operating manual. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the smc PENTAX-DA lens. Please read this operating manual, "smc PENTAX-DA lens" is shortened to "DA lens." • Illustrations shown herein may...
... a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. • SDM is used properly. The smc PENTAX-DA lens can be used exclusively with film SLR cameras. • In this operating manual carefully before using the lens to your camera operating manual. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the smc PENTAX-DA lens. Please read this operating manual, "smc PENTAX-DA lens" is shortened to "DA lens." • Illustrations shown herein may...
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...] SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM focusing 21 Precautions on close-distance scale 22 ZOOM LENS ...23 About the zoom ring 24 MACRO LENS ...25 Magnification Scale 25 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD 26 Screw-on Type (DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited dedicated lens hood 26 Screw-on Type (DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited dedicated lens hood 27 Bayonet Type ...27 Bayonet Type (DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited...
...] SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM focusing 21 Precautions on close-distance scale 22 ZOOM LENS ...23 About the zoom ring 24 MACRO LENS ...25 Magnification Scale 25 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD 26 Screw-on Type (DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited dedicated lens hood 26 Screw-on Type (DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited dedicated lens hood 27 Bayonet Type ...27 Bayonet Type (DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited...
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6 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX-DA LENS • The smc PENTAX-DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for details). • Lenses that supports supersonic motors, the autofocus is possible to about f/2.8 keeps light sources and other fuzzy ...sensors in their name are equipped with a supersonic motor. Using it is quiet and smooth. • The DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM uses a circular aperture. When mounted on a camera that have "SDM" in PENTAX digital SLR cameras and its optical system is optimized for the characteristics of digital images. • When autofocusing...
6 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX-DA LENS • The smc PENTAX-DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for details). • Lenses that supports supersonic motors, the autofocus is possible to about f/2.8 keeps light sources and other fuzzy ...sensors in their name are equipped with a supersonic motor. Using it is quiet and smooth. • The DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM uses a circular aperture. When mounted on a camera that have "SDM" in PENTAX digital SLR cameras and its optical system is optimized for the characteristics of digital images. • When autofocusing...
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...; Dust-proof and water-resistant lenses DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM, DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM, DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF]SDM These DA lenses are made with a simplified weather-resistant construction by using DA lens sealing technology which makes it difficult...
...; Dust-proof and water-resistant lenses DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM, DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM, DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF]SDM These DA lenses are made with a simplified weather-resistant construction by using DA lens sealing technology which makes it difficult...
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... body. * In both cases focusing can be operated by the AF motor in the table below are equipped with internal supersonic motors. Lens Precautions DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM DA17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM • The lens uses a supersonic motor. When mounted on a camera body that does not support supersonic motors (including the with firmware older than version...
... body. * In both cases focusing can be operated by the AF motor in the table below are equipped with internal supersonic motors. Lens Precautions DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM DA17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM • The lens uses a supersonic motor. When mounted on a camera body that does not support supersonic motors (including the with firmware older than version...
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... WR - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM - DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED - DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited The camera continues adjusting the focus while the AF button is pressed or the shutter release button is set to AF.C (AF-continuous). DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited - DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited - DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA FISH...
... WR - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM - DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED - DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited The camera continues adjusting the focus while the AF button is pressed or the shutter release button is set to AF.C (AF-continuous). DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited - DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited - DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA FISH...
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...these ends as this will operate again when you press the shutter release button again. DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - However, by configuring the camera's custom settings, you can take pictures without ...autofocusing after letting go of the shutter release button. DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM - 20 CAUTION • When using ...
...these ends as this will operate again when you press the shutter release button again. DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - However, by configuring the camera's custom settings, you can take pictures without ...autofocusing after letting go of the shutter release button. DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM - 20 CAUTION • When using ...
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Always check the focus using the view finder before taking a picture. This is especially true with manual focus and the Quick-Shift Focus System. 21 DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM focusing • The mechanism does not allow the angle of rotation of the focusing ring and the distance scale to align while focusing.
Always check the focus using the view finder before taking a picture. This is especially true with manual focus and the Quick-Shift Focus System. 21 DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM focusing • The mechanism does not allow the angle of rotation of the focusing ring and the distance scale to align while focusing.
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DA 17-70mm f/4AL [IF] SDM - DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - Remove the hood from the lens to make manipulating the polarizing filter easier. - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - 29 1 2 About the PL filter window A PL filter window is attached to the bayonet-type hood included with the hood attached to the lens. DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 200mm...
DA 17-70mm f/4AL [IF] SDM - DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - Remove the hood from the lens to make manipulating the polarizing filter easier. - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - 29 1 2 About the PL filter window A PL filter window is attached to the bayonet-type hood included with the hood attached to the lens. DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 200mm...
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... filter is attached. YES DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited*3 YES Use a filter with a diameter of 49mm. YES DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited*1 DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM*1 DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited*1 YES YES YES Use a filter with a diameter of 49mm. YES: Compatible *YES: Compatible in lens hood cannot be mounted and used. 36 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters * PENTAX circular polarizing filters are...
... filter is attached. YES DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited*3 YES Use a filter with a diameter of 49mm. YES DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited*1 DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM*1 DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited*1 YES YES YES Use a filter with a diameter of 49mm. YES: Compatible *YES: Compatible in lens hood cannot be mounted and used. 36 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters * PENTAX circular polarizing filters are...
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YES DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF]*2 DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM *YES *Vignetting occurs at focal lengths below 15mm. NO *Vignetting occurs *YES at... focal lengths below 15mm. YES YES YES Vignetting occurs *YES when the focal length is 17mm. However, the dedicated bayonet hood cannot be mounted on top of the A type circular polarizing filter. 37 Lens...
YES DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF]*2 DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM *YES *Vignetting occurs at focal lengths below 15mm. NO *Vignetting occurs *YES at... focal lengths below 15mm. YES YES YES Vignetting occurs *YES when the focal length is 17mm. However, the dedicated bayonet hood cannot be mounted on top of the A type circular polarizing filter. 37 Lens...
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YES YES YES 38 Lens Circular polarizing filter (A type) Compatibility Notes Circular polarizing filter (B type) Compatibility Notes DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM *YES *Can be mounted on top of the A type circular polarizing filter. However, the dedicated bayonet hood cannot be mounted and used.
YES YES YES 38 Lens Circular polarizing filter (A type) Compatibility Notes Circular polarizing filter (B type) Compatibility Notes DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM *YES *Can be mounted on top of the A type circular polarizing filter. However, the dedicated bayonet hood cannot be mounted and used.
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... not recommended, because their coverage angle is not wide enough to 24mm. zDA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM zDA 16-45mm f/4ED AL PENTAX external flash units which cover a 24mm lens on a 35mm SLR, or 16mm lens on a digital SLR, can be used from 16mm to cover the angle of view of the picture... will not be used when the lens is possible to the manual for the external flash unit. AF540FGZ and...
... not recommended, because their coverage angle is not wide enough to 24mm. zDA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM zDA 16-45mm f/4ED AL PENTAX external flash units which cover a 24mm lens on a 35mm SLR, or 16mm lens on a digital SLR, can be used from 16mm to cover the angle of view of the picture... will not be used when the lens is possible to the manual for the external flash unit. AF540FGZ and...
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... Built-in Flash Lens DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL NO NO...
... Built-in Flash Lens DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL NO NO...
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...DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM YES YES YES YES YES YES , , YES YES YES YES YES YES / , , , , YES YES YES YES YES YES , YES YES YES YES YES YES Except for the DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited, DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited, DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited and DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited lenses, do not use the lens... hood when using the built-in flash. This is to prevent the lens hood from obstructing the flash. *1 Vignetting occurs when ...
...DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM YES YES YES YES YES YES , , YES YES YES YES YES YES / , , , , YES YES YES YES YES YES , YES YES YES YES YES YES Except for the DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited, DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited, DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited and DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited lenses, do not use the lens... hood when using the built-in flash. This is to prevent the lens hood from obstructing the flash. *1 Vignetting occurs when ...
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Camera position shift lock screw Tripod Mount • Attach only to camera shake. TRIPOD MOUNT 45 DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM and DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM are equipped with the tripod mount. To position the camera vertically or horizontally, loosen the camera position shift lock screw, turn the camera 90° to the right or left as large lenses may contribute to a stable tripod. • We recommend using a fast shutter speed as desired, and tighten the lock screw firmly. The tripod mount is detachable.
Camera position shift lock screw Tripod Mount • Attach only to camera shake. TRIPOD MOUNT 45 DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM and DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM are equipped with the tripod mount. To position the camera vertically or horizontally, loosen the camera position shift lock screw, turn the camera 90° to the right or left as large lenses may contribute to a stable tripod. • We recommend using a fast shutter speed as desired, and tighten the lock screw firmly. The tripod mount is detachable.
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...420g/14.8oz (with hood approx. 455g/ Approx. 190g/6.7oz 16.0oz) Approx. 140g/4.9oz (with a supersonic motor Lens DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited Focal length 14mm (equivalent to approx. 15mm (equivalent to approx. 21mm (equivalent to approx. 21.5mm in 35mm.... 0.17× Filter size 77mm 49mm 49mm or 43mm Lens hood PH-RBH 77mm Built-in MH-RBA 43mm Max. MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 47 * For use with any PENTAX digital SLR camera. * AL = Uses an aspheric lens, ED = Lens made with extra-low dispersion glass, IF = Inner focus-type lens, SDM = Lens with ...
...420g/14.8oz (with hood approx. 455g/ Approx. 190g/6.7oz 16.0oz) Approx. 140g/4.9oz (with a supersonic motor Lens DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited Focal length 14mm (equivalent to approx. 15mm (equivalent to approx. 21mm (equivalent to approx. 21.5mm in 35mm.... 0.17× Filter size 77mm 49mm 49mm or 43mm Lens hood PH-RBH 77mm Built-in MH-RBA 43mm Max. MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 47 * For use with any PENTAX digital SLR camera. * AL = Uses an aspheric lens, ED = Lens made with extra-low dispersion glass, IF = Inner focus-type lens, SDM = Lens with ...
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...hood approx. 100g/ (with hood approx. 420g/ 3.5oz) 14.8oz) Soft case Soft case DA70 Dedicated case S90-100 48 Lens DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM Focal length 35mm (equivalent to approx. 40mm (equivalent to approx. 55mm (equivalent to approx. 53.5mm in 35mm format) 61mm in... KAF-mount KAF3-mount Minimum focus distance 0.139m (0.46ft) 0.4m (1.31ft) 0.45m (1.48ft) Maximum magnification Approx. 1.00× Approx. 0.13× Approx. 0.17× Filter size 49mm 49mm or 30.5mm 58mm Lens hood Built-in MH-RC 49mm PH-RBH 58mm Max.
...hood approx. 100g/ (with hood approx. 420g/ 3.5oz) 14.8oz) Soft case Soft case DA70 Dedicated case S90-100 48 Lens DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM Focal length 35mm (equivalent to approx. 40mm (equivalent to approx. 55mm (equivalent to approx. 53.5mm in 35mm format) 61mm in... KAF-mount KAF3-mount Minimum focus distance 0.139m (0.46ft) 0.4m (1.31ft) 0.45m (1.48ft) Maximum magnification Approx. 1.00× Approx. 0.13× Approx. 0.17× Filter size 49mm 49mm or 30.5mm 58mm Lens hood Built-in MH-RC 49mm PH-RBH 58mm Max.
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....3oz) (with hood + tripod attachment approx. 1240g/43.7oz) Soft case Soft case DA70 S120-160 S120-210 49 Lens DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM Focal length 70mm (equivalent to 200mm (equivalent to 300mm (equivalent to approx. 107mm in 35mm approx. 307mm in 35mm approx. 460mm in 35mm... Minimum focus distance 0.7m (2.3ft) 1.2m (4ft) 1.4m (4.67ft) Maximum magnification Approx. 0.12× Approx. 0.20× Approx. 0.24× Filter size 49mm 77mm 77mm Lens hood MH-RD 49mm PH-RBK 77mm PH-RBK 77mm Max.
....3oz) (with hood + tripod attachment approx. 1240g/43.7oz) Soft case Soft case DA70 S120-160 S120-210 49 Lens DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM Focal length 70mm (equivalent to 200mm (equivalent to 300mm (equivalent to approx. 107mm in 35mm approx. 307mm in 35mm approx. 460mm in 35mm... Minimum focus distance 0.7m (2.3ft) 1.2m (4ft) 1.4m (4.67ft) Maximum magnification Approx. 0.12× Approx. 0.20× Approx. 0.24× Filter size 49mm 77mm 77mm Lens hood MH-RD 49mm PH-RBK 77mm PH-RBK 77mm Max.
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...Lens DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Focal length 16-50mm (equivalent to 17-70mm (equivalent to 18-55mm (equivalent to approx. 24.5-76.5mm in approx. 26-107mm in approx. 27.5-84.5mm in 35mm format) 35mm format) 35mm format) Elements in groups 15-12 17...0.28m (0.92ft) 0.25m (0.82ft) Maximum magnification Approx. 0.21× Approx. 0.31× Approx. 0.34× Filter size 77mm 67mm 52mm Lens hood PH-RBJ 77mm PH-RBM 67mm PH-RBA 52mm (sold separately) Max. diameter 84mm × 98.5mm × length (3.3in × 3....
...Lens DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Focal length 16-50mm (equivalent to 17-70mm (equivalent to 18-55mm (equivalent to approx. 24.5-76.5mm in approx. 26-107mm in approx. 27.5-84.5mm in 35mm format) 35mm format) 35mm format) Elements in groups 15-12 17...0.28m (0.92ft) 0.25m (0.82ft) Maximum magnification Approx. 0.21× Approx. 0.31× Approx. 0.34× Filter size 77mm 67mm 52mm Lens hood PH-RBJ 77mm PH-RBM 67mm PH-RBA 52mm (sold separately) Max. diameter 84mm × 98.5mm × length (3.3in × 3....