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... it is quiet and smooth. • The DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM uses a circular aperture. When mounted on a camera that supports supersonic motors, the autofocus is possible to about f/2.8 keeps light sources and other fuzzy points perfectly round. 6 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX-DA LENS • The smc PENTAX-DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for details). • Lenses that...
... it is quiet and smooth. • The DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM uses a circular aperture. When mounted on a camera that supports supersonic motors, the autofocus is possible to about f/2.8 keeps light sources and other fuzzy points perfectly round. 6 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX-DA LENS • The smc PENTAX-DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for details). • Lenses that...
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... are made with a simplified weather-resistant construction by using DA lens sealing technology which makes it difficult for water to enter the lens. This makes it difficult for dust and water to enter the lens. • Lenses 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...
... are made with a simplified weather-resistant construction by using DA lens sealing technology which makes it difficult for water to enter the lens. This makes it difficult for dust and water to enter the lens. • Lenses 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...
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... autofocus cannot be operated by the AF motor in the camera body. * In both cases focusing can be done manually. Lens Precautions DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM DA17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM • The lens uses a supersonic motor. 10 About lenses with a supersonic motor The lenses in the table below are equipped with AF operations...
... autofocus cannot be operated by the AF motor in the camera body. * In both cases focusing can be done manually. Lens Precautions DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM DA17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM • The lens uses a supersonic motor. 10 About lenses with a supersonic motor The lenses in the table below are equipped with AF operations...
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... or the shutter release button is set to AF.C (AF-continuous). DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - Particularly be careful when the Focus Mode is pressed halfway. - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR - DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited - DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM - 17 CAUTION During autofocusing, the...
... or the shutter release button is set to AF.C (AF-continuous). DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - Particularly be careful when the Focus Mode is pressed halfway. - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR - DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited - DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM - 17 CAUTION During autofocusing, the...
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DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - Manually turn the focusing ring to finely adjust the focus. You can focus manually after autofocus is not available with the following lenses. - DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED Using the Quick-Shift Focus System If the focus mode is set to autofocus, you can do this without changing the focus mode to MF. 18 Using Manual Focus Set the focus mode to MF, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually. The Quick Shift Focus System is achieved. See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode.
DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - Manually turn the focusing ring to finely adjust the focus. You can focus manually after autofocus is not available with the following lenses. - DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED Using the Quick-Shift Focus System If the focus mode is set to autofocus, you can do this without changing the focus mode to MF. 18 Using Manual Focus Set the focus mode to MF, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually. The Quick Shift Focus System is achieved. See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode.
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...; 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - If you let go of the shutter release button before taking the picture, autofocus will result in decreased performance.... with manual focus or the Quick-Shift Focus System, the mechanism allows the focusing ring to the ∞ (infinity) or the minimum focus distance ends. DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - 20 CAUTION • When using the Quick-Shift Focus System, keep pressing the shutter release button (or AF ...
...; 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - If you let go of the shutter release button before taking the picture, autofocus will result in decreased performance.... with manual focus or the Quick-Shift Focus System, the mechanism allows the focusing ring to the ∞ (infinity) or the minimum focus distance ends. DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - 20 CAUTION • When using the Quick-Shift Focus System, keep pressing the shutter release button (or AF ...
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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.
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Remove the hood from the lens to the lens. DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - DA 17-70mm f/4AL [IF] SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM...
Remove the hood from the lens to the lens. DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - DA 17-70mm f/4AL [IF] SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM...
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... occurs. 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: Compatible *YES: Compatible in lens hood cannot be mounted and used. 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...
... occurs. 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: Compatible *YES: Compatible in lens hood cannot be mounted and used. 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...
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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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... 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...
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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 focal...
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 focal...
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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 ...
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... 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... 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.
... 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... 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.
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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...