Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product -D Pentax
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smc PENT AX-D F A INTERCHANGEABLE LENS OPERA TING MANU AL.
FOREWORD Thank you f or purchasing the smc PENT AX-D F A lens . The smc PENT AX-D F A lens is an interchangeable lens for P entax SLR cameras . Its image circle cov ers the 35mm film format, and it also obtains optimum image clarity with P entax digital SLR cameras.
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS 1 Although we have carefully designed these lenses for safe operation, please pay special attention to items marked with the following symbols when using this product. WARNING This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in serious injury to the user.
PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE 2 1. Storage and mildew prevention • Take the lens out of the protective case or camera bag, and store it in a dry, well- ventilated place. • Avoid storing the lens in a poorly ventilated location such as a closet, wardrobe, drawer, vehicle, or where insect repellent or medicine is kept.
3 5. Avoid subjecting the lens to rapid changes in temperature, otherwise condensation can occur on both the inside and the outside of the lens. Put the lens in a plastic bag or camera bag, and take it out after the lens has reached ambient temperature.
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smc PENTAX-D FA LENS 6 Aperture ring Distance scale Front-ring threads Depth-of-field scale Aperture-A-lock button Focusing ring.
7 AF coupler Lens information contacts About the Lens Mount The D FA lens mount is called the “K AF - mount.” This lens mount enables autofocus and autoexposure. K AF -mount CAUTION Be careful not to damage or dirty the lens information contacts and AF coupler on the mount surface of the lens.
8 Camera / Lens Mount Compatibility Pentax camera/lens mount compatibility chart is shown below. K AF2 -mount which is equipped with ° Power contacts ° AF coupler ° Lens information contacts K AF -.
1. To mount the lens on the camera body Align the red dots on the lens and camera body, and then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into place. Push the tabs in the directions shown by the arrows to remove the lens cap. Attach the lens cap when the lens is not used.
FOCUSING 10 1. Switching the Focus Mode Use the camera’s focus mode switch to change between the autofocus mode and manual-focus mode. For details, refer to your camera’s manual. • If you use the lens with a manual-focus camera, focus the lens manually.
11 3. Using Manual Focus Set to MF with the camera’s focus mode, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually. • If the lens is used with a camera, you must set the focus mode switch to MF before you focus manually. Note: When focusing manually, do not turn the focusing ring all the way to infinity or to the minimum focusing distance.
12 Using the Quick-Shift Focus System ( -series cameras only) If you use the lens with an camera and the focus mode is set to autofocus, you can focus manually after autofocus is achieved. Just turn the focusing ring to manually touch- up the focus. You can do this without switching the focus mode to MF.
HOW TO USE THE INFRARED INDEX 13 If you use infrared film and attach an R2 or O2 filter to the lens to take infrared pictures, the point of focus will be different from when you shoot normally (with visible light). A focusing correction will be necessary.
APERTURE CONTROL 14 Setting the aperture to “A”(Auto) Turn the aperture ring to align the aperture-A index with the white line while depressing the Aperture-A-lock button. The aperture ring can be released from “A” in the same manner to set your desired f-stop manually.
15 Aperture Ring Cautions The following restrictions apply to the respective cameras below. -series, MZ-60, MZ-30 MZ-50 If the camera is set to the default settings and the aperture ring is not set to A, the camera will not work. Be sure to set the aperture ring to A and set the aperture with the camera.
MACRO LENS 16 The D FA Macro 50mm f/2.8 and D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 lenses enable closeup photography up to 1x magnification. Clamp Switch.
17 Magnification Scale The magnification is indicated by denominators on the distance scale. “1” indicates “1x”. For example, “1” on the magnification scale at the top will make the magnification 1/1x. If you want to set the magnification first, turn the focusing ring to set the desired magnification.
18 About the Clamp Switch The D FA Macro 50mm f/2.8 and D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 lenses are equipped with a Clamp switch which is convenient for manual focus. The Clamp switch locks the manual focus position. You can use it when taking close-ups with a copy stand, for example.
LENS HOOD 19 Using a lens hood is recommended to block stray light from entering the lens. The stray light ’ s internal reflections degrade the image quality. Lens hood for D FA lens How to attach Put the hood on the lens, and turn it as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place.
FILTERS 20 The filter is mounted into the screw thread in front of the lens. Precaution on filters • Since the filter becomes a part of the optics when attached on the lens, handle it in the same way you handle the lens with care to dust, dirt and scratches.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH 21 Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used when the distance is less than 0.7m. When the flash is used within 0.7m, it causes incorrect exposure control. • If the built-in flash is used with the lens hood attached to the lens, the flash light will be blocked by the lens hood.
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 22 Lens smc PENTAX-D FA Macro 100mm f / 2.8 Elements in groups 9-8 Angle of view 24.5˚ (16˚ when attached to -series ) Aperture f / 2.8 Mount type K AF -mount Minimum focus distance 0.303m (0.99ft) (0.130m (0.45ft) working distance) Maximum magnification 1 × Filter size 49mm Lens hood PH-RBB 49mm (provided) Max.
23 Lens smc PENTAX-D FA Macro 50mm f / 2.8 Elements in groups 8-7 Angle of view 47˚ (31.5˚ when attached to -series ) Aperture f / 2.8 Mount type K AF -mount Minimum focus distance 0.195m (0.64ft) (0.047m (0.15ft) working distance) Maximum magnification 1 × Filter size 49mm Lens hood PH-RBC 49mm (provided) Max.
24 Memo :.
25 For customers in the USA ST A TEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions : (1) This device may not cause harmful interference , and (2) this device must accept any interf erence received, including interf erence that may cause undesired operation.
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