Operation Manual
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...to about f/2.8 keeps light sources and other fuzzy points perfectly round. When mounted on 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, ... image circle is specialized for image sensors in their name are equipped with a supersonic motor. 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...
...to about f/2.8 keeps light sources and other fuzzy points perfectly round. When mounted on 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, ... image circle is specialized for image sensors in their name are equipped with a supersonic motor. 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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...DA lens sealing technology which makes it difficult for water to enter the lens. 7 About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather resistance • Dust-proof and water-resistant lenses DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM, DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA... 16-50mm 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 simplified weather-resistant construction DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR, DA...
...DA lens sealing technology which makes it difficult for water to enter the lens. 7 About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather resistance • Dust-proof and water-resistant lenses DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM, DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA... 16-50mm 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 simplified weather-resistant construction DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR, DA...
Operation Manual
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... 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 mounted on a camera body that does not support supersonic motors (including the with... 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 version 1.30 or later, refer to page 11....
... 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 mounted on a camera body that does not support supersonic motors (including the with... 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 version 1.30 or later, refer to page 11....
Operation Manual
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...; To prevent malfunction, do not touch the focusing ring during autofocusing. DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR - Particularly be careful when the Focus Mode is pressed halfway. - DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM - DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited - The camera continues adjusting the focus while the...
...; To prevent malfunction, do not touch the focusing ring during autofocusing. DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR - Particularly be careful when the Focus Mode is pressed halfway. - DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM - DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited - The camera continues adjusting the focus while the...
Operation Manual
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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. DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - You can focus manually after autofocus is not available with the following lenses. - See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode. DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED 18 Using Manual Focus Set the focus mode to MF, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually. Manually turn the focusing ring to finely adjust the focus. The Quick Shift Focus System is achieved.
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. DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - You can focus manually after autofocus is not available with the following lenses. - See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode. DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED 18 Using Manual Focus Set the focus mode to MF, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually. Manually turn the focusing ring to finely adjust the focus. The Quick Shift Focus System is achieved.
Operation Manual
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...will operate again when you let go of the shutter release button before taking the picture, autofocus will result in decreased performance. - DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - However do not attempt to rotate it is set to rotate freely after ... again. DA 200mm 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 the ∞ (infinity) or the minimum focus distance ends. DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM...
...will operate again when you let go of the shutter release button before taking the picture, autofocus will result in decreased performance. - DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - However do not attempt to rotate it is set to rotate freely after ... again. DA 200mm 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 the ∞ (infinity) or the minimum focus distance ends. DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM...
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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.
Operation Manual
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... f/4-5.8ED - DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - DA 17-70mm f/4AL [IF] SDM - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - Remove the hood from the lens to make manipulating the polarizing filter easier. - DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM...
... f/4-5.8ED - DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - DA 17-70mm f/4AL [IF] SDM - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - Remove the hood from the lens to make manipulating the polarizing filter easier. - DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM...
Operation Manual
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... filter with a diameter of 49mm. 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. However, the built-in some conditions NO: Incompatible Lens Circular polarizing filter (A type) Compatibility Notes ...DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] NO Vignetting occurs. DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited *YES *Can be withdrawn while the A type circular polarizing filter is attached. 36 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters * PENTAX circular polarizing filters are currently not produced. YES DA...
... filter with a diameter of 49mm. 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. However, the built-in some conditions NO: Incompatible Lens Circular polarizing filter (A type) Compatibility Notes ...DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] NO Vignetting occurs. DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited *YES *Can be withdrawn while the A type circular polarizing filter is attached. 36 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters * PENTAX circular polarizing filters are currently not produced. YES DA...
Operation Manual
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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.
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...
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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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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 ...
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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...