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... 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 quiet and smooth. • The DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM uses a circular aperture. Its image circle is specialized for image sensors in PENTAX digital SLR cameras and its optical system is optimized for the characteristics of digital...
... 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 quiet and smooth. • The DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM uses a circular aperture. Its image circle is specialized for image sensors in PENTAX digital SLR cameras and its optical system is optimized for the characteristics of digital...
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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 and water-resistant because each part is individually sealed. 7 About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather ...
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 and water-resistant because each part is individually sealed. 7 About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather ...
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...it 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 ... the table below are equipped with a supersonic 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. 10 About lenses with internal supersonic motors.
...it 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 ... the table below are equipped with a supersonic 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. 10 About lenses with internal supersonic motors.
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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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...attached to the lens. 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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - Remove the hood from the lens to make ...manipulating the polarizing filter easier. - DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL...
...attached to the lens. 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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - Remove the hood from the lens to make ...manipulating the polarizing filter easier. - DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL...
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...Compatible *YES: Compatible in lens hood cannot be mounted and used. 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. DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited ...*YES *Can be withdrawn while the A type circular polarizing filter is attached. YES YES 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...
...Compatible *YES: Compatible in lens hood cannot be mounted and used. 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. DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited ...*YES *Can be withdrawn while the A type circular polarizing filter is attached. YES YES 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...
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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. 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.
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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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...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. 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 35mm format) 84.5mm in 35mm format... 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. 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 35mm format) 84.5mm in 35mm format... 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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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 ...
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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 × ...
...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 × ...