Operation Manual
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... [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 for water to enter the lens. • Lenses with simplified weather-resistant construction DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR, DA 50-200mm...
... [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 for water to enter the lens. • Lenses with simplified weather-resistant construction DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR, DA 50-200mm...
Operation Manual
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... is pressed or the shutter release button is set to AF.C (AF-continuous). DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited - DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited - Particularly be careful when the Focus Mode is pressed halfway. - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - 17 CAUTION During autofocusing, the focusing ring of the following...
... is pressed or the shutter release button is set to AF.C (AF-continuous). DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited - DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited - Particularly be careful when the Focus Mode is pressed halfway. - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - 17 CAUTION During autofocusing, the focusing ring of the following...
Operation Manual
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The Quick Shift Focus System is set to focus manually. DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED Manually turn the focusing ring to autofocus, you can do this without changing the focus mode to finely adjust the focus. You can focus manually after autofocus is achieved. Using the Quick-Shift Focus System If the focus mode is not available with the following lenses. - DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - 18 Using Manual Focus Set the focus mode to MF, and turn the focusing ring to MF. See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode.
The Quick Shift Focus System is set to focus manually. DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED Manually turn the focusing ring to autofocus, you can do this without changing the focus mode to finely adjust the focus. You can focus manually after autofocus is achieved. Using the Quick-Shift Focus System If the focus mode is not available with the following lenses. - DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - 18 Using Manual Focus Set the focus mode to MF, and turn the focusing ring to MF. See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode.
Operation Manual
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When taking a picture in the corners of the picture may deteriorate because of the optical characteristics of the lens. 22 Precautions on close-distance scale (For DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL, DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR, DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL) In the close-distance scale range (minimum focus distance range), when shooting at the maximum aperture, image quality in this range, we recommend that you use a smaller aperture, stopping down from full aperture.
When taking a picture in the corners of the picture may deteriorate because of the optical characteristics of the lens. 22 Precautions on close-distance scale (For DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL, DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR, DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL) In the close-distance scale range (minimum focus distance range), when shooting at the maximum aperture, image quality in this range, we recommend that you use a smaller aperture, stopping down from full aperture.
Operation Manual
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...DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR - Remove the hood from the lens to attach or remove the window cap. DA 17-70mm f/4AL [IF] SDM - DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM CAUTION The PL filter window cap of the DA... - DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - 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 55mm f/1.4 ...
...DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR - Remove the hood from the lens to attach or remove the window cap. DA 17-70mm f/4AL [IF] SDM - DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM CAUTION The PL filter window cap of the DA... - DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - 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 55mm f/1.4 ...
Operation Manual
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YES YES YES However, the dedicated bayonet hood cannot be mounted and used. 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.
YES YES YES However, the dedicated bayonet hood cannot be mounted and used. 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.
Operation Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Operation Manual
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... or when the focal length is 28mm and the shooting distance is 1 m or less. 43 Compatibility Lens DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM 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 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.
... or when the focal length is 28mm and the shooting distance is 1 m or less. 43 Compatibility Lens DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM 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 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.
Operation Manual
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... hood approx. 515g/ (with hood approx. 225g/ 21.2oz) 18.2oz) 7.9oz) Soft case S100-140 S90-140 S80-120 51 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... Minimum focus distance 0.3m (0.98ft) 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.
... hood approx. 515g/ (with hood approx. 225g/ 21.2oz) 18.2oz) 7.9oz) Soft case S100-140 S90-140 S80-120 51 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... Minimum focus distance 0.3m (0.98ft) 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.
Operation Manual
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...Lens DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED Focal length 18-55mm (equivalent to 50-135mm (equivalent to 50-200mm (equivalent to approx. 27.5-84.5mm in approx. 76.5-207mm in approx. 76.5-307mm in 35mm format) 35mm format) 35mm format) Elements in groups 11-8 18...82ft) 1.0m (3.3ft) 1.1m (3.6ft) Maximum magnification Approx. 0.34× Approx. 0.17× Approx. 0.24× Filter size 52mm 67mm 52mm Lens hood PH-RBC 52mm PH-RBK 67mm PH-RBB 52mm (sold separately) Max. diameter 68.5mm × 67.5mm × length (2.7in × 2....
...Lens DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED Focal length 18-55mm (equivalent to 50-135mm (equivalent to 50-200mm (equivalent to approx. 27.5-84.5mm in approx. 76.5-207mm in approx. 76.5-307mm in 35mm format) 35mm format) 35mm format) Elements in groups 11-8 18...82ft) 1.0m (3.3ft) 1.1m (3.6ft) Maximum magnification Approx. 0.34× Approx. 0.17× Approx. 0.24× Filter size 52mm 67mm 52mm Lens hood PH-RBC 52mm PH-RBK 67mm PH-RBB 52mm (sold separately) Max. diameter 68.5mm × 67.5mm × length (2.7in × 2....