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smc PENT AX-D A INTERCHANGEABLE LENS OPERA TING MANU AL 11-2005 DA_Cover_E 05.11.10 2:27 PM Page 2.
FOREWORD Thank you f or purchasing the smc PENT AX-D A lens. This smc PENT AX-D A lens features a “Quic k-Shift Focus System” that lets you finely adjust the focus man ually after the f ocus has b.
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 symbol 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.
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smc PENTAX-DA LENS 4 Focusing ring Distance scale window Depth-of-field scale Mounting index Lens hood attaching index Distance scale Distance index Depth-of-field scale Note: The DA lens does not have an aperture ring.
5 AF coupler Lens-information contacts About the DA lens mount The DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for the PENTAX - series digital SLR camera. The K AF -mount of the DA lens is similar to conventional SLR lenses, but the DA lens cannot be used on 35 mm SLR cameras.
1. To mount the lens on the camera body Attach the lens while aligning the red dots on the lens and body, then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks in place. ✍ Memo: • Do not hold down the lens unlock button while mounting the lens, otherwise the lens will not be properly mounted.
1. Take off the lens cap by pressing the two tabs inward as shown above. 2. Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited First screw the dedicated hood onto the front of the lens, then screw on the lens cap. ✍ Memo: • When not using the lens, be sure to attach the lens cap.
FOCUSING 8 1 Changing 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. 1. Using Autofocus Set the camera’s focus mode to autofocus. Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus.
9 Focusing with the OK Button With the , or camera set as explained below, autofocusing by pressing the shutter button halfway will be disabled and the OK button can be used instead to autofocus. // : On the C Custom menu, select “Enable AF” for “OK btn when shooting”.
10 2 2. Using Manual Focus Set to MF with the camera’s focus mode, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually. 11-2005 DA_Body_E 05.11.10 2:29 PM Page 10.
11 Using the Quick-Shift Focus System ( -series cameras only) If you use the lens with an -series 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.
12 CAUTION During autofocusing, the focusing ring of following lenses will rotate. • To prevent malfunction, do not touch the focusing ring during autofocusing. - DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED (IF) - DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL (IF) - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 18-55mm f/3.
13 Close-distance scale Precautions on close-distance scale (For DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL, DA18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL) In the close-distance scale range (the distance scale in the orange area), when shooting at the maximum aperture, image quality deterioration in the picture corners may result because of the optical characteristics of the lens.
ZOOM LENS 14 Focusing ring Distance scale Zoom index Mounting index Zoom ring Focal length scale Focusing index Lens hood attaching index 11-2005 DA_Body_E 05.
15 The zoom lens has a focusing ring at the front and a zoom ring behind it. Turn the zoom ring to set the desired angle of view (lens focal length). ✍ Memo: • The focusing point may shift slightly by changing the focal length. First adjust the zoom and then adjust focus.
A TT A CHING THE LENS HOOD 16 Lens hood attaching index 1. Screw-on Type If the lens hood is dedicated to the DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited, screw it onto the front of the lens. 2. Bayonet Type When attaching the lens hood, align the index on the lens hood with the attaching index on the lens, and push both parts straight toward each other.
17 About the PL filter window If a circular polarizing filter is attached to the DA lens, you can easily turn the filter via the PL filter window on the bayonet-type hood. How to use the lens hood with polarizing filter window 1. Remove the PL filter window cap by sliding it in the direction as shown above.
3. Attach the PL filter window cap. ✍ Memo: • When shooting, be sure the PL filter window cap is in place to make that the lens hood is being used to maximum effect.
FILTERS 19 Make sure the filter size matches the lens, then screw the filter onto the front of the lens. ✍ Memo: • The compatible filter size for all the lenses are listed on pages 24-26. • Filters cannot be mounted on the DA FISH-EYE 10-17 mm f/3.
NO YES * YES * YES NO YES * YES YES 20 Compatibility table for PENTAX filters Lens Circular polarizing filter (new type) Circular polarizing filter (old type) Compatibility Notes Compatibility Notes DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED (IF) * 3 DA40mm f/2.
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.
22 ● DA 12-24 mm f/4ED AL (IF) Pentax external flash units which support TTL auto flash and that cover a 24mm lens on a 35mm SLR or 16mm lens on a digital SLR can be used from 16mm to 24mm. AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ can be used from 13mm to 24mm with the wide angle panel (In both cases, it is possible to use the lens hood).
23 Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in Flash Lens DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited YES DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED (IF) *YES YES DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED Except for the DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited, do not use the lens hood when using the built-in flash.
24 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Lens DA 14mm f/2.8ED (IF) DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED (IF) Focal length 14 mm (equivalent to 40 mm (equivalent to 10-17 mm (35mm conversion not 21.
25 Lens DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL (IF) DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL DA18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Focal length 12-24 mm (equivalent to 16-45 mm (equivalent to 18-55 mm (equivalent to 18.
26 Lens DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED Focal length 50-200 mm (equivalent to 76.5-306mm in 35mm format) Usable camera -series Elements in groups 11–10 Angle of view 31.5°–8.1° Aperture f/4–f/5.6 Minimum aperture f/22–f/32 Mount type K AF -mount Minimum focus 1.
27 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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for y our precious moments PENT AX 57298ENG Copyright © PENT AX Cor poration 2005 08-200511 Printed in Vietnam The CE Mark is a Directive conf ormity mar k of the European Union. PENT AX Corporation 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, T okyo 174-8639, JAP AN (https://www.
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