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... not compatible with PENTAX digital SLR cameras. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the smc PENTAX-DA lens. In addition, also refer to "DA lens." • Illustrations shown herein may differ from the actual appearance. • PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. • SDM is shortened to your camera operating manual. Please read this operating manual, "smc PENTAX-DA lens" is a trademark...
... not compatible with PENTAX digital SLR cameras. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the smc PENTAX-DA lens. In addition, also refer to "DA lens." • Illustrations shown herein may differ from the actual appearance. • PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. • SDM is shortened to your camera operating manual. Please read this operating manual, "smc PENTAX-DA lens" is a trademark...
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... be intensified, and should it focus on flammable materials, fire may occur, particularly when looking directly through the lens or camera for safe operation, please pay special attention to the retina or total loss of eyesight may occur. This symbol indicates precautions ...that if not followed, could result in direct sunlight without the lens cap. CAUTION • Do not leave the lens in minor or medium injuries to the user or damage to the user. WARNING CAUTION This symbol indicates precautions that if...
... be intensified, and should it focus on flammable materials, fire may occur, particularly when looking directly through the lens or camera for safe operation, please pay special attention to the retina or total loss of eyesight may occur. This symbol indicates precautions ...that if not followed, could result in direct sunlight without the lens cap. CAUTION • Do not leave the lens in minor or medium injuries to the user or damage to the user. WARNING CAUTION This symbol indicates precautions that if...
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...and the outside of high temperature and humidity, where there is not attached to the camera body, attach both the supplied lens cap and lens mount cap to read the instructions that are not dust-proof, water-resistant, or do not have simplified weather-resistant ...cabinet, airtight container, or plastic bag. (Leaving a saturated desiccant in areas of the lens. Use a cushion or similar pad to maintain its high performance. Have the lens inspected by direct sunlight. 8. 2 PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE 1. The inner parts of the protective case or camera bag, and store it ...
...and the outside of high temperature and humidity, where there is not attached to the camera body, attach both the supplied lens cap and lens mount cap to read the instructions that are not dust-proof, water-resistant, or do not have simplified weather-resistant ...cabinet, airtight container, or plastic bag. (Leaving a saturated desiccant in areas of the lens. Use a cushion or similar pad to maintain its high performance. Have the lens inspected by direct sunlight. 8. 2 PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE 1. The inner parts of the protective case or camera bag, and store it ...
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... USING YOUR LENS SAFELY 1 PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE 2 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX-DA LENS 6 About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather resistance 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...
... USING YOUR LENS SAFELY 1 PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE 2 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX-DA LENS 6 About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather resistance 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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... 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 supersonic motors, the autofocus is specialized for image sensors in their name are equipped with...
... 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 supersonic motors, the autofocus is specialized for image sensors in their name are equipped with...
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... 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. This makes it difficult for dust and water to enter the lens. • Lenses with a simplified weather-resistant construction by using DA lens sealing technology which makes...
... 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. This makes it difficult for dust and water to enter the lens. • Lenses with a simplified weather-resistant construction by using DA lens sealing technology which makes...
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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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... are three mounts for PENTAX digital SLR cameras. KAF-mount KAF2-mount KAF3-mount AF coupler Lens information contacts AF coupler Lens information contacts Lens information contacts Power supply ...contacts Power supply contacts Lenses with a supersonic motor Lenses with a supersonic motor (supersonic motor only) Refer to damage or dirty the lens mount surfaces as this can result in failure or malfunction. 9 About the DA lens mount The DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for the DA lens...
... are three mounts for PENTAX digital SLR cameras. KAF-mount KAF2-mount KAF3-mount AF coupler Lens information contacts AF coupler Lens information contacts Lens information contacts Power supply ...contacts Power supply contacts Lenses with a supersonic motor Lenses with a supersonic motor (supersonic motor only) Refer to damage or dirty the lens mount surfaces as this can result in failure or malfunction. 9 About the DA lens mount The DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for the DA lens...
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...are equipped 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 supports ...compatible camera body / , , , *, * If the firmware is version 1.30 or later, refer to page 11. 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 firmware older...
...are equipped 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 supports ...compatible camera body / , , , *, * If the firmware is version 1.30 or later, refer to page 11. 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 firmware older...
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12 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 1 2 Mounting index 1. To remove the lens Hold down the lens unlock button while mounting the lens, otherwise the lens will not be properly mounted. • After mounting the lens, gently turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure it clicks in place. 2. To mount the lens on the camera body Attach the lens while aligning the red dots on the camera body and turn the lens clockwise until it is locked in place. "Memo: • Do not hold down the lens unlock button on the lens and body, then turn the lens counterclockwise.
12 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 1 2 Mounting index 1. To remove the lens Hold down the lens unlock button while mounting the lens, otherwise the lens will not be properly mounted. • After mounting the lens, gently turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure it clicks in place. 2. To mount the lens on the camera body Attach the lens while aligning the red dots on the camera body and turn the lens clockwise until it is locked in place. "Memo: • Do not hold down the lens unlock button on the lens and body, then turn the lens counterclockwise.
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"Memo: • When not using the lens, be sure to mount the F49mm lens cap (option) by pressing the two tabs inward. Also, with the DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited, DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited, and DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited, it is possible to attach the lens cap. • Attach the dedicated lens cap over the lens hood on the DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited, DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited, DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF], and DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited. LENS CAP 13 Take off the lens cap by removing the lens hood.
"Memo: • When not using the lens, be sure to mount the F49mm lens cap (option) by pressing the two tabs inward. Also, with the DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited, DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited, and DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited, it is possible to attach the lens cap. • Attach the dedicated lens cap over the lens hood on the DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited, DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited, DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF], and DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited. LENS CAP 13 Take off the lens cap by removing the lens hood.
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14 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited Screw the lens cap to DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited First screw the dedicated hood onto the front of the lens. Attaching the dedicated lens cap to the front of the lens, then screw the lens cap onto the lens hood.
14 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited Screw the lens cap to DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited First screw the dedicated hood onto the front of the lens. Attaching the dedicated lens cap to the front of the lens, then screw the lens cap onto the lens hood.
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For the DA lens The focus mode switch on the DA lens is always set to the MF position. To use the autofocus, set the switch to autofocus). Focus mode switch To use the manual focus, set the switch to change between the autofocus and manual focus modes (the focus mode switch on the camera is used to change between autofocus mode and manual focus mode. FOCUSING 15 Changing the Focus Mode Use the camera's focus mode switch to the AF position. For details, refer to your camera operating manual.
For the DA lens The focus mode switch on the DA lens is always set to the MF position. To use the autofocus, set the switch to autofocus). Focus mode switch To use the manual focus, set the switch to change between the autofocus and manual focus modes (the focus mode switch on the camera is used to change between autofocus mode and manual focus mode. FOCUSING 15 Changing the Focus Mode Use the camera's focus mode switch to the AF position. For details, refer to your camera operating manual.
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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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Focusing index Focusing ring Distance scale Zoom index ZOOM LENS Mounting index 23 Lens hood attaching index Zoom ring Focal length scale
Focusing index Focusing ring Distance scale Zoom index ZOOM LENS Mounting index 23 Lens hood attaching index Zoom ring Focal length scale
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... zoom lens has a focusing ring on the front side and a zoom ring on the zoom lens is set to set the desired angle of view (lens focal length). The focusing index may shift slightly by changing the focal length. "Memo: • The focusing point may not match the focus point for wide-angle. First adjust the zoom...
... zoom lens has a focusing ring on the front side and a zoom ring on the zoom lens is set to set the desired angle of view (lens focal length). The focusing index may shift slightly by changing the focal length. "Memo: • The focusing point may not match the focus point for wide-angle. First adjust the zoom...
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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. Magnification Scale The magnification is indicated by moving the camera closer or further from infinity to life-size [1x]. "5" indicates "1/5x".
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. Magnification Scale The magnification is indicated by moving the camera closer or further from infinity to life-size [1x]. "5" indicates "1/5x".
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Screw-on Type (DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited dedicated lens hood) Screw the hood on some circular polarizing filters that are not produced by PENTAX. "Memo: The lens hood cannot be mounted on to the front of a lens hood is telescopic. 26 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD In order to avoid deterioration in image quality from internal reflection, use it . a a. The hood is recommended. Extend it fully to use of the lens to attach it .
Screw-on Type (DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited dedicated lens hood) Screw the hood on some circular polarizing filters that are not produced by PENTAX. "Memo: The lens hood cannot be mounted on to the front of a lens hood is telescopic. 26 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD In order to avoid deterioration in image quality from internal reflection, use it . a a. The hood is recommended. Extend it fully to use of the lens to attach it .