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smc PENT AX-D A INTERCHANGEABLE LENS OPERA TING MANU AL e_da21_20.fm Page -1 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM.
FOREW ORD Thank you f or purchasing the smc PENT AX-D A lens. Please read this operating manual carefully be f ore using the lens to ensure that it is used properly . In addition, also refer to your camera operating man ual. The smc PENT AX-D A lens can be used exclusively with PENT AX digital SLR cameras.
1 1 USING Y OUR LENS SAFEL Y Although we have carefully designed these le nses for saf e operation, please pay special attention to items marked with the following symbols when using this product. W ARNING This symbol indicates precautions that if no t follo wed, could result in ser ious injuri es to the user .
2 2 PRECA UTIONS A ND LENS MAINTENANCE 1. Storage and milde w prev ention • T ake the lens o ut of the protectiv e case or camer a bag, and store it in a dry , well-ven tilated place . • A void storing the lens in a poorly v entilated location such as a closet, wardrob e, draw er , vehicle, or where insect repellent or medi cine is kept.
3 3 CONTENT S FOREWORD USING YOUR LENS SAFELY ................................................................................. 1 PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINT ENANCE ........................................................ 2 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX-DA LENS .
4 4 How to use the Quick-Shift Focus System ....................................... ................. 19 DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM focusing ............ 21 Precautions on close-distance scale ..........................
5 5 Circular polarizing filters and vignetting ............................................................. 35 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polar izing filters ................. ................. 36 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH .
6 6 FEA TURES OF THE smc PENT AX-DA LENS • The smc PE NT AX-DA lens is an inter changeable lens specificall y designed for digi tal cameras . Its image cir cle is specializ ed for image sensors in P ENT AX digital SLR cameras and its optical sy stem is optimiz ed for t he characteristics of digital images .
7 7 About dustproof, water resistance , and simplified weather resistance • Dust-proof and water-resi stant lenses DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM, D A 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM, DA 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM, DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM, D A 50-135mm f/2.
8 8 smc PENT AX-D A LENS Note: • The DA lens does not have a n aper ture ring. Aper ture settings are c ontrolled automatical ly as if set to the auto “A ” position, so accessories without an aut o “A” setting cannot be used with this lens. • The D A lens is not compatib le with film SLR cameras.
9 9 About th e D A lens mount The D A lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for PENT AX digital SLR cameras . There are t hree mounts f or the D A lens, the K AF , K AF2 and K AF3 . Refer to the next page for more information on lenses with supersonic motors.
10 10 About lenses with a supersonic moto r The lenses in the tab le below are equipped with internal supersonic motors. When mounted on a camera body that supports supers onic motors, the autof ocus (AF) is quiet and smooth. • Supersonic motor comp atible camera body / , , , * , * If the firmwar e is vers ion 1.
11 11 Precautions for using lenses equipped with a sup ersonic motor on the When using l enses equipped with a super sonic motor on the , u se camera fir mware version 1.30 or late r . • How to Check and Update the Firmw are Holding-do wn the MENU button while tur ning ON the will displa y the firmware vers ion in the cent er of the disp lay .
12 12 MOUNTING AND REMO VING THE LENS 1. T o mount the lens on the camera body Attach th e lens whil e aligning t he red dots o n the lens a nd body , then t urn the lens clockwise unti l it clicks in place. " Memo: • Do not hold down the lens un lock button while mounti ng the lens, oth erwise the lens will not be pr operly mounted.
13 13 LENS CAP T ake off the len s cap by pressing the t wo tabs inward. " Memo: • When not using the le ns, be sur e to attach the l ens cap . • Attach the dedicated lens cap ov er the lens hood on the D A 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited, D A 35mm f/2.
14 14 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to D A 15mm f/4ED AL Lim ited Screw the lens cap to the front of t he lens. Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited First screw the dedi cated hood onto th e front of t he lens, then screw the lens cap onto the lens hood.
15 15 FOCUSING Changing the Focus Mo de Use the c amera’ s focus mode switch to change be tween autofocus mode and manual focus mode. For details, refer to your camera operating manual.
16 16 Using A utofocus Set the f ocus mode to autof ocus. Pr ess the shutter release b utton halfw ay to a utofo cus. With the , , or / camera s, yo u can also pres s the AF button to autof ocus. See page 15 f or inform ation about ch anging the focus mode.
17 17 CA UTION During autof ocusing, t he fo cusing ring of the f ollowing lenses will rotate. • T o prevent malfunction, do not touch the focusing r ing during auto focusing. Particularly be careful when the Focus Mode is s et to AF .C (A F-continuous).
18 18 Using Man ual Focus Set the focus mode to MF , and tur n the focusing ri ng to focus manually . See page 15 f or inform ation about ch anging the focus mode. Using the Quick-Shift Focus System If the focus mode is set to autofocus, you can focus manually after autofocus is achi ev ed.
19 19 How to use the Quick-Shift Focus System 1. Using Autofocus Set the f ocus mode s witch to autof ocus, then press the sh utter release b utton halfw ay to autof ocus.
20 20 CA UTION • When usin g the Quick-Shift F ocus Sy stem, keep pressi ng the shutt er release button (or AF button) after you achieve f ocus an d before taking a p icture. If you let go of the shutter re lease button before taking t he picture, autofocus will operate again when you press the s hutter release button ag ain.
21 21 DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM focusing • The mechanism d oes not allow the angle of rotation of the focusing r ing and the dist ance scale to al ign while focusing. Al wa ys check the focus using the view finder before taking a picture.
22 22 Precautions on close-distance scale (For D A 16-45mm f/4ED AL, DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5. 6 AL WR, D A L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL) In the clos e-distance sc ale range (minimu m f ocus di stance range), whe.
23 23 ZOOM LENS F ocusing r ing Distance scale Mounting index Lens hood attaching index Zoom ring F ocal length scale Zoom index F ocusing index e_da21_20.
24 24 The zoom len s has a focus ing ring on the front side and a z oom ring on the rear side . T ur n the zoom ri ng to set the de sired angle of vi ew (lens focal length). " Memo: • The focusing point may s hift slightly b y changing the f ocal length.
25 25 MA CRO LENS D A 35mm f/2.8 Macro L imited lens adjust focus f rom infinity to lif e-size [1x]. Magnification Scale The magnifi cation is indicated by denomin ators on the distance sc ale.
26 26 A TT A CHING THE LENS HOOD In order to a void d eterioration in image quality from internal refle ction, use of a lens hood is recommended. a. Screw-on T y pe (D A 70mm f/2.4 Limited ded icated lens hood) Screw the hood on t o the front of the lens to atta ch it.
27 27 b. Screw-on T y pe (D A 40mm f/2.8 Limited ded icated lens hood) Screw the hood on t o the front of the lens to atta ch it. c. Bayonet T ype When attach ing the lens hood, align the index on the lens hood wi th the attachi ng index on the len s, and push both par ts straight toward each other.
28 28 d. Bay onet T ype (DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited dedicated lens hood) When attach ing the lens hood, align the index on the lens hood wi th the attachi ng index on the len s, and push both par ts straight toward each other.
29 29 About the PL filter win dow A PL filter windo w is attached to the ba yonet-type hood in cluded with the lens es below to make ma nipulating the p olarizing filter easi er . - D A 55mm f/1.4 SDM - D A 16-45mm f/4ED AL - D A 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - D A 17-70mm f/4AL [IF] SDM - D A 18-55mm f/3.
30 30 How to use the lens hood with polarizing filt er window 1. Remov e the PL fi lter windo w cap by s liding it in the d irection as sho wn abo ve. 2. T ur n the outer r im of the circul ar polarizi ng filter from the PL filter window as shown above .
31 31 Built-in lens hood The follo wing lenses hav e a lens hood built into the lens body . The hood cannot be remov ed from the lens. • D A FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] • D A 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited (*), DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited (*) Lenses marked with an * hav e a built-in sliding hood which should be extended.
32 32 FIL TERS Make s ure the filter siz e matches the lens, then sc rew the fil ter onto the front of the lens. " Memo: • The compatible fi lter size f or each lens is listed on pages 47-53. • Filters cannot be mounted o n the D A FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.
33 33 Attaching a filter and the ded icated lens hood to the DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited lens It is possib le to attach a 49mm diameter filter to the front of the D A 21mm f/3.
34 34 Attaching a filter and the dedicated lens ho od to the D A 70mm f/2.4 Limited lens With the D A 70mm f/2.4 Limited le ns, attach the 49mm diameter filter to the fron t of the lens. T o use it together with the dedi cated lens hoo d, screw it on ov er the fil ter that is attached.
35 35 Circular polarizing filters and vignetting Circular po larizing filters are t hick er than regular fil ters. Dep ending on the lens th at is mounted and th e shooting conditi ons, vigne tting may occur in the f our corners of the i mage.
36 36 Compatibility table for PENT AX circular polarizing filters * PENT AX circ ular polarizing fil ters are curren tly not produce d. YES: Compatibl e *YES: Compatib le in some con ditions NO: Incompatib le Lens Circular polarizing filte r (A type) Circular polarizing filter (B type) Compatibility Notes Compatibility Notes D A 14mm f/2.
37 37 DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM *YES *Can be mo unted and used. Howe ver , t he dedicated ba yonet hood cannot be mounted o n top of the A type circular polarizing filter . YES DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF]* 2 *YES *Vignetting occurs at f ocal lengths below 15mm.
38 38 D A L 1 8-55mm f/3.5-5 .6 AL *YES *Can be mo unted and used. Howe ver , t he dedicated ba yonet hood cannot be mounted o n top of the A type circular polarizing filter . YES D A 18-55mm f/3.5-5. 6 AL WR D A L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED D A 50-200mm f/4-5.
39 39 *1 The lens hood cannot be mounted on some circular polarizing filters that are not produced b y PENT AX. *2 Vignetting occurs at f ocal lengths below 15mm with other P ENT AX filters (such as the Skylight) besides circul ar po larizing filters.
40 40 PRECA UTION S WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH Built-in Flash The bu ilt-in flash can not be used when the distance is le ss than 0.7m. When th e flash is used withi n 0.7m, it ca uses incorr ect exposure control and vignet ting in the p icture cor ners.
41 41 z D A 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] PENT AX e xternal flash units wh ich cov er a 24mm lens on a 35mm SLR, or 16mm lens on a digital SLR, can be used when the le ns is set from 16mm to 24mm. AF540FGZ an d AF360FGZ can be used fr om 13mm to 24mm with the wid e angle panel (in both case s, it is poss ible to use th e lens hood ).
42 42 Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in Flash Lens Compatibility , , / , , , , , DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] NO NO NO NO DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited NO NO N O NO D A 21mm f/3.2 AL L imited YES YES YES YES D A 35mm f/2.8 Macr o Limited YES YES YES YES D A 40mm f/2.
43 43 Except for the DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limit ed, DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited, DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited and D A 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited lenses , do not use the le ns hood when usin g the built-i n flash. This is to p rev ent the lens hood from obstructin g the flash.
44 44 *5 Vignet ting occurs whe n the focal length is b elow 35mm, or when the focal lengt h is 35mm and the shooti ng distance is 1 m or less. *6 Vignetting oc curs when the f ocal length i s below 35mm. *7 Vignet ting occurs whe n the focal length is b elow 24mm, or when the focal lengt h is 24mm and the shooti ng distance is 1 m or less.
45 45 TRIPOD MOUNT DA 60 -250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM and D A 300mm f/ 4ED [IF] SDM are equ ipped with the trip od mount. T o po sition the camera ver ticall y or horizontal ly , l oosen the camera pos ition shift loc k screw , tur n the camer a 90° to the right or left as desired , and tighten th e lock screw firmly .
46 46 Remo ving the T ripod Mount T o remove the mount, use a coi n to loosen the scre w by turning it to the left. Be careful no t to loosen the scre w too much or e lse it may fall out. Insert a coin into the slot on the scre w and turn to the left.
47 47 MAIN SPECIFICA TIONS * For use with any PENT AX digita l SLR camera. * AL = Uses an as pheric le ns, ED = Lens made with extra-low dispersion glas s, IF = Inner focus-type lens, SDM = Lens with a superso nic motor Lens D A 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] D A 15mm f/4ED AL Limit ed D A 21mm f/3.
48 48 Lens D A 3 5 m m f / 2. 8 M ac r o Li m i t e d D A 40mm f/2.8 Limited DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM Focal length 35mm (equivalent to appro x. 53.5mm in 35mm format) 40mm (equivalent to approx. 61mm in 35mm format) 55mm (equivalent to approx . 84.5mm in 35mm format) Elements in groups 9-8 5-4 9-8 Angle of vie w 44° 39° 29° Aper ture f/2.
49 49 Lens D A 70mm f/2.4 Limited D A 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM Focal length 70mm (equiv alent to appro x. 107mm in 35mm for ma t) 200mm (equiv alent to appro x. 307mm in 35mm for ma t) 300mm (equiv alent to appro x. 460mm in 35mm for ma t) Elements in groups 6-5 9-8 8-6 Angle of view 23° 8.
50 50 Lens DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5E D [IF] D A 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] DA 1 6- 45 mm f /4 ED A L Focal length 10-17mm (35mm conv ersion not possible) 12-24mm (equiv alent to appro x.
51 51 Lens DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM D A 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM D A L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Focal length 16-50mm (equiv alent to appro x. 24.5-76.5mm in 35mm f ormat) 17-70mm (equiv alent to appro x. 26-107mm in 35mm format) 18-55mm (equiv alent to appro x.
52 52 Lens D A 18-55mm f/ 3.5-5.6 AL WR DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [ IF] SDM D A L 50-200mm f/4-5.6E D Focal length 18-55mm (equiv alent to appro x. 27.5-84.5mm in 35mm f ormat) 50-135mm (equiv alent to appro x. 76.5-207mm in 35mm format) 50-200mm (equiv alent to appro x.
53 53 Lens D A 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR D A 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM Focal length 50-200mm (equiv alent to appro x. 76.5-307mm in 35mm f ormat) 55-300mm (equiv alent to appro x. 84.5-460mm in 35mm format) 60-250mm (equiv alent to appro x.
54 54 For customers in USA For customers in Canada ST A TEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This de vice comp lies with P art 15 of the FCC Rule s. Oper ation is subject to the follo wing tw o conditions : (1) T.
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✩ Specification s and external dime nsions are subject to ch ange without notice. Copyright HOYA CORPORATION 2009 57298ENG H20-200905 Printed i n Vietnam The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union.
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