Operation Manual
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...-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...
...-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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... motor The lenses 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. When the lens is mounted on a camera body that does not support supersonic motors (including the with firmware older...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 ...
... motor The lenses 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. When the lens is mounted on a camera body that does not support supersonic motors (including the with firmware older...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 ...
Operation Manual
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... 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited - DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - Particularly be careful when the Focus Mode is pressed halfway. - DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED - DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] - 17 CAUTION During autofocusing, the focusing ring of the following lenses will rotate. • To prevent malfunction, do not...
... 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited - DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - Particularly be careful when the Focus Mode is pressed halfway. - DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED - DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] - 17 CAUTION During autofocusing, the focusing ring of the following lenses will rotate. • To prevent malfunction, do not...
Operation Manual
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Manually turn the focusing ring to MF. Using the Quick-Shift Focus System If the focus mode is set to finely adjust the focus. The Quick Shift Focus System is achieved. DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode. You can focus manually after autofocus is not available with the following lenses. - 18 Using Manual Focus Set the focus mode to MF, and turn the focusing ring to autofocus, you can do this without changing the focus mode to focus manually.
Manually turn the focusing ring to MF. Using the Quick-Shift Focus System If the focus mode is set to finely adjust the focus. The Quick Shift Focus System is achieved. DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode. You can focus manually after autofocus is not available with the following lenses. - 18 Using Manual Focus Set the focus mode to MF, and turn the focusing ring to autofocus, you can do this without changing the focus mode to focus manually.
Operation Manual
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DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] - DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM However, by configuring the camera's custom settings, you achieve focus and before taking a picture. DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - If you press the shutter release button again. DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM -...again when 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 - See the camera operating manual for details about the setting procedure. • When focusing with manual ...
DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] - DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM However, by configuring the camera's custom settings, you achieve focus and before taking a picture. DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - If you press the shutter release button again. DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM -...again when 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 - See the camera operating manual for details about the setting procedure. • When focusing with 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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...[IF] SDM - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR - DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM - Remove the hood from the lens to attach or remove the window cap. DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM CAUTION The PL filter window cap of the DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM cannot be ...with the lenses below to make manipulating the polarizing filter easier. - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 17-70mm f/4AL [IF] SDM - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - 29 1 2 About the PL filter window A PL filter...
...[IF] SDM - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR - DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM - Remove the hood from the lens to attach or remove the window cap. DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM CAUTION The PL filter window cap of the DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM cannot be ...with the lenses below to make manipulating the polarizing filter easier. - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 17-70mm f/4AL [IF] SDM - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - 29 1 2 About the PL filter window A PL filter...
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... attached. 36 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters * PENTAX circular polarizing filters are currently not produced. However, the built-in some conditions 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 DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited*1 DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM*1 DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited*1 YES YES...
... attached. 36 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters * PENTAX circular polarizing filters are currently not produced. However, the built-in some conditions 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 DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited*1 DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM*1 DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited*1 YES YES...
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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. YES YES YES However, the dedicated bayonet hood cannot be mounted and used.
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...
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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.
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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.
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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...