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... using this product. Direct sunlight passing through the lens. WARNING CAUTION This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in direct sunlight without the lens cap. USING YOUR LENS SAFELY 1 Although we have carefully designed these lenses for a long time. This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in minor or medium injuries to the user...
... using this product. Direct sunlight passing through the lens. WARNING CAUTION This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in direct sunlight without the lens cap. USING YOUR LENS SAFELY 1 Although we have carefully designed these lenses for a long time. This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in minor or medium injuries to the user...
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...instructions that are not dust-proof, water-resistant, or do not have simplified weather-resistant construction in the rain, fog or environments in the storage container can occur on the lens. 5. Be careful when handling lenses that come with the lens cap off attached to remove dust on both the supplied lens cap and lens mount cap to the lens. When the lens... The inner parts of motorcycles or other rigid camera support. The lens is a risk of the lens. Put the lens in areas of the protective case or camera bag, and store it from the vibrations of the camera can be ...
...instructions that are not dust-proof, water-resistant, or do not have simplified weather-resistant construction in the rain, fog or environments in the storage container can occur on the lens. 5. Be careful when handling lenses that come with the lens cap off attached to remove dust on both the supplied lens cap and lens mount cap to the lens. When the lens... The inner parts of motorcycles or other rigid camera support. The lens is a risk of the lens. Put the lens in areas of the protective case or camera bag, and store it from the vibrations of the camera can be ...
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... 7 smc PENTAX-DA LENS 8 About the DA lens mount 9 About lenses with a supersonic motor 10 Precautions for using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor the ...11 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 12 LENS CAP ...13 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited 14 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited 14 FOCUSING ...15 Changing the Focus Mode 15 For the DA lens 15 Using Autofocus 16 Focusing with the OK Button 16 Using Manual Focus 18 Using the...
... 7 smc PENTAX-DA LENS 8 About the DA lens mount 9 About lenses with a supersonic motor 10 Precautions for using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor the ...11 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 12 LENS CAP ...13 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited 14 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited 14 FOCUSING ...15 Changing the Focus Mode 15 For the DA lens 15 Using Autofocus 16 Focusing with the OK Button 16 Using Manual Focus 18 Using the...
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... [IF] SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM focusing 21 Precautions on close-distance scale 22 ZOOM LENS ...23 About the zoom ring 24 MACRO LENS ...25 Magnification Scale 25 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD 26 Screw-on Type (DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited dedicated lens hood 26 Screw-on Type (DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited dedicated lens hood 27 Bayonet Type ...27 Bayonet Type (DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited dedicated lens hood 28 About the PL filter window 29 Built-in lens hood 31 FILTERS ...32...
... [IF] SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM focusing 21 Precautions on close-distance scale 22 ZOOM LENS ...23 About the zoom ring 24 MACRO LENS ...25 Magnification Scale 25 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD 26 Screw-on Type (DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited dedicated lens hood 26 Screw-on Type (DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited dedicated lens hood 27 Bayonet Type ...27 Bayonet Type (DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited dedicated lens hood 28 About the PL filter window 29 Built-in lens hood 31 FILTERS ...32...
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5 Circular polarizing filters and vignetting 35 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters 36 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH 40 Built-in Flash ...40 External Flash 40 Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in Flash 42 TRIPOD MOUNT ...45 Removing the Tripod Mount 46 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 47
5 Circular polarizing filters and vignetting 35 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters 36 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH 40 Built-in Flash ...40 External Flash 40 Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in Flash 42 TRIPOD MOUNT ...45 Removing the Tripod Mount 46 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 47
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... a camera that have "SDM" in PENTAX digital SLR cameras and its optical system is optimized for the characteristics of digital images. • When autofocusing is finished, it when stopping 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...
... a camera that have "SDM" in PENTAX digital SLR cameras and its optical system is optimized for the characteristics of digital images. • When autofocusing is finished, it when stopping 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...
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Aperture settings are controlled automatically as if set to the auto "A" position, so accessories without an auto "A" setting cannot be used with this lens. • The DA lens is not compatible with film SLR cameras. 8 smc PENTAX-DA LENS Focusing ring Distance scale window Lens hood attaching index Distance scale Depth-of-field scale Mounting index Depth-of-field scale Distance index Note: • The DA lens does not have an aperture ring.
Aperture settings are controlled automatically as if set to the auto "A" position, so accessories without an auto "A" setting cannot be used with this lens. • The DA lens is not compatible with film SLR cameras. 8 smc PENTAX-DA LENS Focusing ring Distance scale window Lens hood attaching index Distance scale Depth-of-field scale Mounting index Depth-of-field scale Distance index Note: • The DA lens does not have an aperture ring.
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... camera body. * In both cases focusing can be operated by the AF motor in the table below are equipped with internal supersonic motors. 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 than version 1.30), the autofocus cannot be done manually...
... camera body. * In both cases focusing can be operated by the AF motor in the table below are equipped with internal supersonic motors. 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 than version 1.30), the autofocus cannot be done manually...
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will display the firmware Download and install the firmware update for using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor on the firmware version 1.30 or later. , use camera • How to Check and Update the Firmware Holding-down the MENU button while turning ON the version in the center of the display. 11 Precautions for the using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor on the When using the link below. • Firmware Download Page: http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/download_digital.html
will display the firmware Download and install the firmware update for using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor on the firmware version 1.30 or later. , use camera • How to Check and Update the Firmware Holding-down the MENU button while turning ON the version in the center of the display. 11 Precautions for the using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor on the When using the link below. • Firmware Download Page: http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/download_digital.html
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For details, refer to the MF position. For the DA lens The focus mode switch on the camera is used to change between the autofocus and manual focus modes (the focus mode switch on the DA lens is always set the switch to the AF position. Focus mode switch To use the manual focus, set the switch to your camera operating manual. To use the autofocus, set to autofocus). FOCUSING 15 Changing the Focus Mode Use the camera's focus mode switch to change between autofocus mode and manual focus mode.
For details, refer to the MF position. For the DA lens The focus mode switch on the camera is used to change between the autofocus and manual focus modes (the focus mode switch on the DA lens is always set the switch to the AF position. Focus mode switch To use the manual focus, set the switch to your camera operating manual. To use the autofocus, set to autofocus). FOCUSING 15 Changing the Focus Mode Use the camera's focus mode switch to change between autofocus mode and manual focus mode.
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... - DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] - DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED - DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited Particularly be careful when the Focus Mode is pressed halfway. - DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited - DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - 17 CAUTION During autofocusing, the focusing ring of the following lenses will...
... - DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] - DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED - DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited - DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited Particularly be careful when the Focus Mode is pressed halfway. - DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited - DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - 17 CAUTION During autofocusing, the focusing ring of the following lenses will...
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Manually turn the focusing ring to MF. The Quick Shift Focus System is not available with the following lenses. - Using the Quick-Shift Focus System If the focus mode is set to finely adjust the focus. You can focus manually after autofocus is achieved. 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. DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode.
Manually turn the focusing ring to MF. The Quick Shift Focus System is not available with the following lenses. - Using the Quick-Shift Focus System If the focus mode is set to finely adjust the focus. You can focus manually after autofocus is achieved. 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. DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode.
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... OK button. 2. With the , , , , , , or cameras set as it may cause a malfunction. Using Autofocus Set the focus mode switch to autofocus, then press the shutter release button halfway to take a picture. The focusing ring on some lenses may rotate during autofocus. • Do not touch the focusing ring while autofocus is operating as explained in "Focusing with the OK Button" on page 17. Finally, press the shutter release button fully to...
... OK button. 2. With the , , , , , , or cameras set as it may cause a malfunction. Using Autofocus Set the focus mode switch to autofocus, then press the shutter release button halfway to take a picture. The focusing ring on some lenses may rotate during autofocus. • Do not touch the focusing ring while autofocus is operating as explained in "Focusing with the OK Button" on page 17. Finally, press the shutter release button fully to...
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... f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM If you achieve focus and before taking a picture. However do not attempt to the ∞ (infinity) or the minimum focus distance ends. DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - See the camera operating manual for details about the setting procedure. • When focusing with manual focus or the Quick-Shift Focus System, the mechanism allows the focusing ring to rotate...
... f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM If you achieve focus and before taking a picture. However do not attempt to the ∞ (infinity) or the minimum focus distance ends. DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - See the camera operating manual for details about the setting procedure. • When focusing with manual focus or the Quick-Shift Focus System, the mechanism allows the focusing ring to rotate...
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Magnification Scale The magnification is indicated by moving the camera closer or further from infinity to life-size [1x]. When determining the magnification first, set the magnification in the manual focus mode and adjust focus by denominators on the distance scale. MACRO LENS 25 DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited lens adjust focus from the subject. "5" indicates "1/5x".
Magnification Scale The magnification is indicated by moving the camera closer or further from infinity to life-size [1x]. When determining the magnification first, set the magnification in the manual focus mode and adjust focus by denominators on the distance scale. MACRO LENS 25 DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited lens adjust focus from the subject. "5" indicates "1/5x".
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... recommended because their coverage angle is not compatible with the angle of view of lenses. However, the following conditions apply to some types of the lens. 40 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used while the lens hood is mounted without problems if it is possible to set their zoom [coverage angle] up to 28mm...
... recommended because their coverage angle is not compatible with the angle of view of lenses. However, the following conditions apply to some types of the lens. 40 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used while the lens hood is mounted without problems if it is possible to set their zoom [coverage angle] up to 28mm...
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... not wide enough to cover the angle of view of the picture will not be fully illuminated. AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ can be used from 16mm to 24mm. 41 zDA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] PENTAX external flash units which cover a 24mm lens on a 35mm SLR, or 16mm lens on a digital SLR, can be used when the lens is set from 13mm to 24mm with the lens hood without problems...
... not wide enough to cover the angle of view of the picture will not be fully illuminated. AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ can be used from 16mm to 24mm. 41 zDA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] PENTAX external flash units which cover a 24mm lens on a 35mm SLR, or 16mm lens on a digital SLR, can be used when the lens is set from 13mm to 24mm with the lens hood without problems...
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...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...
...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...
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The tripod mount is detachable. Camera position shift lock screw Tripod Mount • Attach only to camera shake. TRIPOD MOUNT 45 DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM and DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM are equipped with the tripod mount. To position the camera vertically or horizontally, loosen the camera position shift lock screw, turn the camera 90° to the right or left as large lenses may contribute to a stable tripod. • We recommend using a fast shutter speed as desired, and tighten the lock screw firmly.
The tripod mount is detachable. Camera position shift lock screw Tripod Mount • Attach only to camera shake. TRIPOD MOUNT 45 DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM and DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM are equipped with the tripod mount. To position the camera vertically or horizontally, loosen the camera position shift lock screw, turn the camera 90° to the right or left as large lenses may contribute to a stable tripod. • We recommend using a fast shutter speed as desired, and tighten the lock screw firmly.
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...-mount KAF-mount KAF-mount Minimum focus distance 0.17m (0.56ft) 0.18m (0.59ft) 0.2m (0.66ft) Maximum magnification Approx. 0.19× Approx. 0.15× Approx. 0.17× Filter size 77mm 49mm 49mm or 43mm Lens hood PH-RBH 77mm Built-in MH-RBA 43mm Max. MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 47 * For use with any PENTAX digital SLR camera. * AL = Uses an aspheric lens, ED = Lens made with extra-low dispersion glass, IF = Inner focus-type lens, SDM = Lens...
...-mount KAF-mount KAF-mount Minimum focus distance 0.17m (0.56ft) 0.18m (0.59ft) 0.2m (0.66ft) Maximum magnification Approx. 0.19× Approx. 0.15× Approx. 0.17× Filter size 77mm 49mm 49mm or 43mm Lens hood PH-RBH 77mm Built-in MH-RBA 43mm Max. MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 47 * For use with any PENTAX digital SLR camera. * AL = Uses an aspheric lens, ED = Lens made with extra-low dispersion glass, IF = Inner focus-type lens, SDM = Lens...