Operation Manual
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... down from full aperture to make fine adjustments by hand using the "Quick-Shift Focus System" (see page 19 for digital cameras. 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 quiet and smooth. • The...
... down from full aperture to make fine adjustments by hand using the "Quick-Shift Focus System" (see page 19 for digital cameras. 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 quiet and smooth. • The...
Operation Manual
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... made with simplified weather-resistant construction DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR, DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR These lenses are dust-proof and water-resistant because each part is individually sealed. This makes it difficult for water to enter the lens. • Lenses with a simplified weather-resistant construction by using DA lens sealing technology which makes it...
... made with simplified weather-resistant construction DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR, DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR These lenses are dust-proof and water-resistant because each part is individually sealed. This makes it difficult for water to enter the lens. • Lenses with a simplified weather-resistant construction by using DA lens sealing technology which makes it...
Operation Manual
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...are equipped with firmware older than version 1.30), the autofocus is version 1.30 or later, refer to page 11. 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 supports supersonic motors, the autofocus (AF) is quiet ...does not interfere with AF operations. , , , DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM When the lens is mounted on a camera body that does not support...
...are equipped with firmware older than version 1.30), the autofocus is version 1.30 or later, refer to page 11. 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 supports supersonic motors, the autofocus (AF) is quiet ...does not interfere with AF operations. , , , DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM When the lens is mounted on a camera body that does not support...
Operation Manual
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... or the shutter release button is set to AF.C (AF-continuous). DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] - DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited - DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED - DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] - DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - 17 CAUTION During autofocusing, the focusing ring of...
... or the shutter release button is set to AF.C (AF-continuous). DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] - DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited - DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED - DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] - DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - 17 CAUTION During autofocusing, the focusing ring of...
Operation Manual
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DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - The Quick Shift Focus System is set to focus manually. 18 Using Manual Focus Set the focus mode to MF, and turn the focusing ring to MF. Using the Quick-Shift Focus System If the focus mode is not available with the following lenses. - DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED You can focus manually after autofocus is achieved. See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode. Manually turn the focusing ring to autofocus, you can do this without changing the focus mode to finely adjust the focus.
DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - The Quick Shift Focus System is set to focus manually. 18 Using Manual Focus Set the focus mode to MF, and turn the focusing ring to MF. Using the Quick-Shift Focus System If the focus mode is not available with the following lenses. - DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED You can focus manually after autofocus is achieved. See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode. Manually turn the focusing ring to autofocus, you can do this without changing the focus mode to finely adjust the focus.
Operation Manual
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...mechanism allows the focusing ring to the ∞ (infinity) or the minimum focus distance ends. DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] - DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM - DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - 20 CAUTION • When using the Quick... set to rotate freely after you let go of the shutter release button before taking the picture, autofocus will result in decreased performance. - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - If you achieve focus and before taking a picture.
...mechanism allows the focusing ring to the ∞ (infinity) or the minimum focus distance ends. DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] - DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM - DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - 20 CAUTION • When using the Quick... set to rotate freely after you let go of the shutter release button before taking the picture, autofocus will result in decreased performance. - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - If you achieve focus and before taking a picture.
Operation Manual
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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. When taking a picture in the corners of the picture may deteriorate because of the optical characteristics of the lens.
Operation Manual
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... hood attached to the lens. DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM CAUTION The PL filter window cap of the DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM cannot be attached or removed with the lenses below to attach or remove the window cap. DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 16-45mm f/4ED...
... hood attached to the lens. DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM CAUTION The PL filter window cap of the DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM cannot be attached or removed with the lenses below to attach or remove the window cap. DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 16-45mm f/4ED...
Operation Manual
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... NO: Incompatible Lens Circular polarizing filter (A type) Compatibility Notes Circular polarizing filter (B type) Compatibility Notes DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] NO Vignetting occurs. YES YES YES Use a filter with a diameter of 49mm. 36 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters * PENTAX circular polarizing filters are currently not produced. YES DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited*1 DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM*1 DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited...
... NO: Incompatible Lens Circular polarizing filter (A type) Compatibility Notes Circular polarizing filter (B type) Compatibility Notes DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] NO Vignetting occurs. YES YES YES Use a filter with a diameter of 49mm. 36 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters * PENTAX circular polarizing filters are currently not produced. YES DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited*1 DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM*1 DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited...
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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... 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...
... 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...
Operation Manual
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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. This is to prevent the lens hood from obstructing the flash. *1 Vignetting occurs when the ...
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. This is to prevent the lens hood from obstructing the flash. *1 Vignetting occurs when the ...
Operation Manual
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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 35mm format) 84.5mm in 35mm format) Elements in groups 9-8 5-4 9-8 Angle of ...) 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. diameter 63mm × 46.5mm × length (2.5in × 1.8in) 63mm × 15mm (2.5in ...
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 35mm format) 84.5mm in 35mm format) Elements in groups 9-8 5-4 9-8 Angle of ...) 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. diameter 63mm × 46.5mm × length (2.5in × 1.8in) 63mm × 15mm (2.5in ...
Operation Manual
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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 in approx. 27.5-84.5mm in 35mm format) 35mm format) 35mm format...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. diameter 84mm × 98.5mm × length (3.3in × 3.9in) 75mm ...
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 in approx. 27.5-84.5mm in 35mm format) 35mm format) 35mm format...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. diameter 84mm × 98.5mm × length (3.3in × 3.9in) 75mm ...
Operation Manual
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...with hood approx. 265g/ 9.2oz) 27.0oz) 9.3oz) Soft case S80-120 S90-160 S80-120 52 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 18-14 11-10 Angle of...
...with hood approx. 265g/ 9.2oz) 27.0oz) 9.3oz) Soft case S80-120 S90-160 S80-120 52 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 18-14 11-10 Angle of...