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1. Zoom index 45 35 28 J o Mounting index M diim Io DA Lens ENG book Page 24 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM Jj k 7 3 Ze D Sn T mal The zoom lens has a focusing ring on the front side and a zoom ring on the rear side Turn the zoom ring to set the desired angle of view lens focal length 25 Memo The focusing point may shift slightly by changing the focal length First adjust the zoom and then adjust the focus The focusing index on the zoom lens is set to match the focus point when the focal length is at telephoto The focusing index may not match the focus point for other focal lengths About the zoom ring Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle an EZ ay NP 2 DA Lens ENG book Page 25 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM o G MACRO LENS cu With a DA 35mm f 2 8 Macro Limited lens you can adjust focus from infinity to life size 1x Magnification Scale The magnification is indicated by denominators on the distance scale 5 indicates 1 5x W
2. DA Lens ENG book Page 21 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM DA 200mm f 2 8ED IF SDM DA 300mm f 4ED IF SDM focusing The mechanism does not allow the angle of rotation of the focusing ring to have the same angle of the distance scale while focusing Always check the focus using the view finder before taking a picture This is especially true with manual focus and the Quick Shift Focus System an G DA Lens ENG book Page 22 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 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 In the close distance scale range minimum focus distance range when shooting at the maximum aperture image quality in the corners of the picture may deteriorate because of the optical characteristics of the lens When taking a picture in this range we recommend that you use a smaller aperture stopping down from full aperture an G i e DA Lens ENG book Page 23 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 4 eG ZOOM LENS e Focusing index E ZA Lens hood attaching ZA index Focusing ring ei nm a P Distance sale gt Zoom ring Focal length scale
3. d e DA Lens ENG book Page 11 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 4 e em Precautions for using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor on the AC 70D When using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor on the 70D use camera firmware version 1 30 or later How to Check and Update the Firmware Turn on the 70D while holding down the MENU button to display the firmware version in the center of the display Download and install the updated firmware for the 70 D using the link below s Firmware Download Page http www pentax jp english support download digital html i e DA Lens ENG book Page 12 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 12 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS ex Le 1 To mount the lens on the camera body e Attach the lens while aligning the red dots on the lens and body then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks in place 25 Memo Do not 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 is locked in place 2 To remove the lens Hold down the lens unlock button on the camera body and turn the lens counterclockwise Jj an EA 4 i e DA Lens ENG book Page 13 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM
4. DA Lens ENG book Page 8 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM gt ED smc PENTAX DA LENS Distance scale Focusing ring Distance scale window Ee l SO op 04 in 2216 8 8 PS Sst Depth of field scale be LP Depth of field scale Mounting index P 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 Distance index Io T d DA Lens ENG book Page 9 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM About the DA lens mount The DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for PENTAX digital SLR cameras There are three mounts for the DA lens the Kar Karz and Kars Kar mount Kar2 mount Kars mount Lens information AF coupler ens information e information contacts contacts T contacts Power supply contacts Power supply contacts Lenses with a supersonic motor Lenses with a supersonic motor supersonic motor only AF coupler Refer to the next page for more information on lenses with a supersonic motor CAUTION Be careful not to damage or dirty the lens mount surfaces as this can result in failure or malfunction
5. d e EE Page 1 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM e smc PENTAX DA ais LIES SE INTERCHANGEABLE LENS OPERATING MANUAL e i e DA Lens ENG book Page 0 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM e FOREWORD 8 Thank you for purchasing the smc PENTAX DA lens Please read this operating manual carefully before using the lens to ensure that it is used properly In addition also refer to your camera operating manual The smc PENTAX DA lens can be used exclusively with PENTAX digital SLR cameras This lens is not compatible with film SLR cameras In this operating manual smc PENTAX DA lens is shortened to DA lens Illustrations shown herein may differ from the actual appearance PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION SDM is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION i e DA Lens ENG book Page 1 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 4 e USING YOUR LENS SAFELY em 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 N WARNING This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed could result in serious injuries
6. an EA P DA Lens ENG book Page 46 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM eo ES MAIN SPECIFICATIONS e For use with any PENTAX digital SLR camera AL Uses an aspheric lens ED Lens made with extra low dispersion glass IF Inner focus type lens SDM Lens with a supersonic motor Lens DA 14mm f 2 8ED IF DA 15mm f AED AL Limited DA 21mm f 3 2 AL Limited EE 14mm equivalent to approx 15mm equivalent to approx 21mm equivalent to approx g 21 5mm in 35mm format 23mm in 35mm format 32mm in 35mm format Elements in groups 12 11 86 SY 5 Angleofview y B amp ee Aperture Jos Ma ai Minimum aperture f f 22 f 22 K2 Mount type Kw mount Kar mount Kar mount Ge Minimum focus distance 0 17m 0 56ft 0 18m 0 59ft 0 2m 0 66ft Maxi T Approx 0 19x Approx 0 15x Approx 0 17x Filter size 77mm 49mm 49mm or 43mm Lens hood PH RBH 77mm Built in MH RBA 43mm Max diameter x 83 5mm x 69mm 3 3in x 63mm x 39 5mm 2 5in x 63mm x 25mm 2 5in x length 2 7in 1 6in 1 0in Approx 420 14 80z Weight with hood approx 455g Approx 190g 6 70z NAT 16 00z i i Soft case S100 120 Soft case DA70 Dedicated case e B amp 4 K DA Lens ENG book Page 47 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM Lens m 1 2 8 Macro DA 40mm f 2 8 Limited DA 55mm f 1 4 SDM 35mm equivalent to 40mm equivalent to 55mm equivalent t
7. i e DA Lens ENG book Page 10 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM e NP About lenses with a supersonic motor The lenses in the table below are equipped with an internal supersonic motor When mounted on a camera body that supports supersonic motors the autofocus AF works quietly and smoothly Supersonic motor compatible camera body K series excluding 700D and 770D If the AC 70D firmware is version 1 30 or later it supports supersonic motor Refer to page 11 Lens Precautions The lens uses a supersonic motor When the lens is mounted on a camera body that does not m support supersonic motors including the C70 with firmware older than version 1 30 the DA 55mm f 1 4 SDM autofocus cannot be operated by either the AF DA17 70mm f 4 AL IF SDM motor in the camera body or the supersonic motor If using the lens with the following cameras and the power is turned on MF appears in the monitor but it does not interfere with AF operations IC 10D IK 100D Super K 20D K ZOO DA 60 250mm f 4ED IF SDM When the lens is mounted on a camera body that DA 16 50mm f 2 8ED AL IF SDM does not support supersonic motors including the DA 50 135mm f 2 8ED IF SDM AC 10D with firmware older than version 1 30 the DA 200mm f 2 8ED IF SDM autofocus is operated by the AF motor in the DA 300mm f 4ED IF SDM camera body n both cases focusing can be done manually an EA Jj
8. DA 55mm f 1 4 SDM DA 16 45mm f 4ED AL DA 16 50mm f 2 8ED AL IF SDM DA 17 70mm f 4AL IF SDM DA 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 AL WR DA 50 135mm f 2 8ED IF SDM DA 60 250mm f 4ED IF SDM DA 50 200mm f 4 5 6ED WR DA 55 300mm f 4 5 8ED DA 200mm f 2 8ED IF SDM DA 300mm f 4ED IF SDM CAUTION The PL filter window cap of the DA 55mm f 1 4 SDM cannot be attached or removed with the hood attached to the lens Remove the hood from the lens to attach first and then remove the window cap T d an DA Lens ENG book Page 30 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM e 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 in the illustration 1 2 Turn the outer rim of the circular polarizing filter from the PL filter window as shown in the illustration 2 3 PH RBL 67mm PH RBL 67mm 3 Attach the PL filter window cap Memo When shooting be sure the PL filter window cap is in place to achieve maximum effect of the lens hood an A ay NP H e DA Lens ENG book Page31 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM e Een Built in lens hood The following lenses have a lens hood built into the lens body The hood cannot
9. et LENS CAP Take off the lens cap by pressing the two tabs inward Memo When not using the lens be sure 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 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 mount the FA9mm lens cap option by removing the lens hood PN P PS b i e DA Lens ENG book Page 14 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM PN a Zei Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 15mm f 4ED AL Limited e Screw the lens cap to the front of the lens 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 the lens cap onto the lens hood p 4 SE DA Lens ENG book Page 15 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM FOCUSING Changing the Focus Mode Use the camera s focus mode switch to change between autofocus mode and manual focus mode For details refer to your camera operating manual For the DA lens The focus mode switch on the DA lens is used to change between the autofocu
10. DA 12 24mm f 4ED AL IF DA 17 70mm f 4 AL IF SDM DA L 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 AL DA L 50 200mm f 4 5 6ED DA 15mm f 4ED AL Limited DA 35mm f 2 8 Macro Limited DA 70mm f 2 4 Limited an G h P DA Lens ENG book Page 18 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM Using Manual Focus Set the focus mode to MF and turn the focusing ring to focus manually See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode Using the Quick Shift Focus System If the focus mode is set to autofocus you can focus manually after autofocus is achieved Manually turn the focusing ring to finely adjust the focus You can do this without changing the focus mode to MF The Quick Shift Focus System is not available with the following lenses DAL 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 AL DAL 50 200mm f 4 5 6ED an Ki DA Lens ENG book Page 19 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM How to use the Quick Shift Focus System 1 Using Autofocus Set the focus mode switch to autofocus then press the shutter release button halfway to autofocus Depending on your camera model you can focus by operating buttons on the camera body For details on how to set and use available functions of the buttons refer to your camera operating manual 2 Hold down the shutter release button halfway then turn the focusing ring to finely adju
11. Filters including circular polarizing filters cannot be mounted on the DA FISH EYE 10 17mm f 3 5 4 5ED IF lens an G 4 P DA Lens ENG book Page 40 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 4 4 ER PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH 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 and vignetting in the picture corners Refer to the Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built in Flash chart on page 42 for information on the compatibility of the built in flash with the lens being used External Flash The external flash can be used while the lens hood is attached However the following conditions apply to some types of lenses eDA 14mm f 2 8ED IF eDA 15mm f 4ED AL Limited The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ external flash units can only be used when the wide angle panel is used it is also possible to use the lens hood Other external flash units are not recommended because their coverage angle is not compatible with the angle of view of the lens eDA 21mm f 3 2 AL Limited External flash units can be used while the lens hood is mounted without problems if it is possible to set their zoom coverage angle up to 28mm eDA FISH EYE 10 17mm f 3 5 4 5ED IF External flash units cannot be used because their coverage angle is not compatible with th
12. About dustproof water resistance and simplified weather resistance T Sme PENTAX DA LENS aoned naan yennaad ni n nanah Taanon a 8 About the DA lens mount EE 9 About lenses with a supersonic motor eee ee ee ee e 10 Precautions for using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor ey on the CIOD vecccccccccccccsccsccsccsscsecstcsscsucsscsssssccecssessescsucsecsucaucsussuecseaccatcaecaneateans 11 Zei MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS seene neee 12 LENS CAP iocum iine ca tees E VEI MEME DEM o OM EEUU 13 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 15mm f 4ED AL Limited 14 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 40mm f 2 8 Limited 14 FOCUSING Y 15 Changing the FOCUS Mode irri sese eee 15 Forthe DAK CRS geeiert EE EE Ee 15 BIR eT 16 SIG Wy el alll OC E 18 Using the Quick Shift Focus System see eee 18 How to use the Quick Shift Focus System esse eee 19 e e Jj an EA Je DA Lens ENG book Page 4 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM K DA 200mm f 2 8ED IF SDM DA 300mm f 4ED IF SDM focusing 21 Precautions on close distance scale see 22 ZOOM LENS vasit 23 ADOULINE ZOOM TING ET 24 MACRO LENS TTT 25 Magnificatlon RE 25 ATTACHING THE LENS RICH 26 Screw on Type DA 70mm f 2 4 Limited
13. that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada an G P DA Lens ENG book Page 54 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM m HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division 2 36 9 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN http www pentax jp PENTAX Imaging Systems GmbH Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY http www pentax de European Headquarters Germany http www pentax de Hotline 0180 5 736829 0180 5 PENTAX Austria Hotline 0820 820 255 http www pentax at PENTAX Imaging Systems Limited PENTAX House Heron Drive Langley Slough Berks SL3 8PN U K http www pentax co uk PENTAX Europe Imaging Systems S A S 112 Quai de Bezons BP 204 951
14. to the user N CAUTION This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed could result in minor or medium injuries to the user or WNI damage to the equipment 61 JN WARNING Never look at the sun through the lens mounted on the camera for a long time Serious damage to your eyes or total loss of eyesight may occur particularly when looking directly through the lens N CAUTION s Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight without the lens cap Direct sunlight passing through the lens will be intensified and should it focus on flammable materials fire may occur K DA Lens ENG book Page 2 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 2 PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE 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 Avoid storing the lens in areas of high temperature and humidity where there is a risk of mildew growth Store the lens with a desiccant in a dry cabinet airtight container or plastic bag Leaving a saturated desiccant in the storage container can cause damage to the lens Be sure to read the instructions that come with the desiccant before use Be careful when handling lenses that are not dust proof water resistant or do
15. 06 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE HQ http www pentaxeurope com France http www pentax fr PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America Inc Headquarters 600 12th Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A m PENTAX Service Department ud 250 North 54th Street Chandler AZ 85226 U S A T http www pentaximaging com PENTAX Canada Inc 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga Ontario L5N 3S7 CANADA http www pentax ca PENTAX Trading SHANGHAI Limited 23D Jun Yao International Plaza 789 Zhaojiabang Road Xu Hui District Shanghai 200032 CHINA http www pentax com cn C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice Copyright HOYA CORPORATION 2010 m AP070101 ENG FOM 01 12 2010 Printed in Europe e K e p an EA
16. an also be turned around and attached in the reversed position T d e i e DA Lens ENG book Page 28 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM e ED Lens hood N c Z 7 e Le be Bayonet Type DA 21mm f 3 2 AL Limited dedicated lens hood 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 Attach the lens hood on the lens by turning the hood in a clockwise direction as seen from the front of the lens until it stops Memo Vignetting occurs if the camera is used while the hood is not completely attached The dedicated lens hood cannot be attached if a filter is attached to the front of the lens To use a filter and the dedicated lens hood together attach a 43mm diameter filter to the back of the hood Refer to page 33 an EA ay NP Io DA Lens ENG book Page 29 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM PH RBL 67mm PH RBL 67mm PH RBL 67mm OTT T zZ E r About the PL filter window The bayonet type hood included with the lenses below has a PL filter window which facilitates the manipulation of the circular polarizing filter
17. be removed from the lens DA FISH EYE 10 17mm f 3 5 4 5ED IF e DA 35mm f 2 8 Macro Limited DA 15mm f 4ED AL Limited Lenses marked with an have a built in sliding hood which should be extended Io sn DA Lens ENG book Page 32 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 4 6 ED FILTERS Make sure the filter size matches the lens then screw the filter onto the front of the lens Lx Memo The compatible filter size for each lens is listed on pages 46 52 Filters cannot be mounted on the DA FISH EYE 10 17mm f 3 5 4 5ED IF Precaution on filters Since a filter becomes a part of the optical system when attached to the lens handle it with due care to protect it from dust dirt and scratches Normally attaching two or more filters on a lens does more harm than good However attaching a circular polarizing filter and another filter is not a problem When using a polarizing filter with a camera use a circular polarizing filter for proper exposure and autofocus AX Attaching the 30 5mm filter to the DA 40mm f 2 8 Limited lens Normally you attach the 49mm filter to the front of the lens But you can also screw a 30 5mm filter to the back of the dedicated hood 4 an EA i e DA Lens ENG book Page33 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM e ex e Attaching a filter and the dedicated le
18. dedicated lens hood 26 Screw on Type DA 40mm f 2 8 Limited dedicated lens hood 27 Bayonet Type E C 27 Bayonet Type DA 21mm f 3 2 AL Limited dedicated lens hood 28 About the PL filter windOw ss ese eee 29 iU Ted POOU cigarro aa cT 31 FILTERS n 32 Precaution On TIGE EE 32 Attaching the 30 5mm filter to the DA 40mm f 2 8 Limited lens 32 Attaching a filter and the dedicated lens hood to the DA 21mm f 3 2 PALS SIMIC lens dept rrr 33 Attaching a filter and the dedicated lens hood to the DA 70mm f 2 4 Eiis GIS qn REDE RM 34 Circular polarizing filters and vignetting sse eee ee ee eee 35 an G 4 an G DA Lens_ENG book Page 5 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH PS CNM TASTE T bei iit T Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built in Flash sese eee TRIPOD eU perc Removing the Tripod Mount sse sees eee ee ee eee eee MAIN E erte Wel LE i e DA Lens ENG book Page 6 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 4 e Wl FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX DA LENS e The smc PENTAX DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for digital cameras Its image circle is speciali
19. e angle of view of the lens p an A DA Lens ENG book Page 41 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM eDA 12 24mm f 4ED AL IF PENTAX external flash units which cover a 24mm lens on a 35mm SLR or 16mm lens on a digital SLR can be used when the lens is set 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 Please note that at focal lengths less than 13mm the corners of the picture will not be fully illuminated Other external flash units are not recommended because their coverage angle is not wide enough to cover the angle of view of the lens eDA 16 50mm f 2 8ED AL IF SDM eDA 16 45mm f AED AL PENTAX external flash units which cover a 24mm lens on a 35mm SLR or 16mm lens on a digital SLR can be used with the lens hood without problems For more information refer to the manual for the external flash unit an G DA Lens ENG book Page 42 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM Ww Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built in Flash Lens DA 14mm f 2 8ED IF DA 15mm f AED AL Limited DA 21mm 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 AED IF SDM DA FISH EYE 10 17mm f 3 5 4 5ED IF DA 12 24m
20. eter x 69mm x 79 5mm 2 7in x 71mm x 111 5mm 2 8in x j8B2mm x 167 5mm 3 2in length 3 1in 4 4in x 6 6in Approx 1 050g 37 00z Approx 440 15 50z with hood approx Approx 285 10 10z Weight with hood approx 320g with hood approx 470g 1 130g 39 90z with hood 11 30Z 16 60z tripod attachment approx 1 240g 43 70z Soft case 580 120 S80 160 5100 200 p an ae 4 DA Lens ENG book Page 53 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 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 Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee
21. hen determining the magnification first set the magnification in the manual focus mode and adjust focus by moving the camera closer or further from the subject an EA PN Cs Io o DA Lens ENG book Page 26 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD 4 In order to avoid deterioration in image quality from internal reflection of light use of a lens hood is recommended Screw the hood on to the front of the lens to attach it The hood is telescopic Extend it fully to use it Z Memo The lens hood cannot be mounted on some circular polarizing filters that are not produced by PENTAX an EA ay NP DA Lens ENG book Page 27 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM Lens hood attaching b BESSER Type DA 40mm f 2 8 Limited dedicated lens hood Screw the hood on to the front of the lens to attach it 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 Attach the lens hood on the lens by turning the hood in the clockwise direction as viewed from the front of the lens to lock it until it clicks into position Memo When attaching the lens hood hold the focusing ring and zoom ring securely to prevent them from turning e When the lens hood is not in use it c
22. m f AED 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 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 Jj Compatibility xit DS istDS2 SAEUL b DL2 ES an EA K series NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO YES 3 YES 4 YES 7 YES YES YES YES 4 Io P DA Lens ENG book Page 43 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM Compatibility L S z ens FD tE DS iat D s2 LACIDL b DL2 DA 50 200mm f14 5 6ED WR YES DA 55 300mm EEN YES DA 60 260mm AED IF SDM 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 This is to prevent the lens hood from obstructing the flash 1 Vignetting occurs when the focal length is 35mm or less or when the focal length is 16 to 50mm and the shooting distance is below 1 5 m 2 Vignetting occurs when the focal length is 28mm or less or when the focal length is 16 to 50mm and the shooting distance is below 1 5 m 3 Vignetting occurs when the focal length is 20mm or less or when the focal length is 35mm and the shooting distance is below 1 5 m 4 Vignetting occurs when the focal length is below 28mm or when the focal length is 28mm and the shooting distance i
23. m format Elements in groups 18 14 11 10 Angle of view 76 2 g3t5 119 31 5 8 1 Aperture f 3 5 f 5 6 H2 8 f 4 5 6 Minimum aperture f f 22 22 32 Mount type Kw mount Karz mount Kar mount Minimum focus Zei ER 0 25m 0 82ft 1 0m 3 3ft 1 1m 3 6ft T VER Magnification Approx 0 34 Approx 0 17x Approx 0 24x Filter size 52mm 67mm 52mm PH RBB 52mm sold Lens hood PH RBC 52mm PH RBK 67mm separately Max diameter x 68 5mm x 67 5mm 2 7in 76 5mm x 136mm 3 0in 66 5mm x 78 5mm 2 6in length x 2 7in x 5 4in x 3 1in Approx 685g 24 20z Approx 235 8 30z with i Approx 235 8 30z with Weight hood approx 260 9 20z D approx 765g lhood approx 265g 9 30z Soft case S80 120 S90 160 S80 120 p an Da P DA Lens ENG book Page 52 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 4 ER e Lens DA 60 RU TED IF SDM Focal length approx 76 s 307mm in approx 84 E 460mm in approx 92 Seda i in 35mm format 35mm format 35mm format Elements in groups 12 8 15 13 Angle of view 515 8 29 55 26 5 6 5 Aperture f 4 f 5 6 45 8 f 4 Minimum aperture f f 22 f 32 f 32 Mount type Kw mount Kar mount Karz mount Minimum focus m SIG 1 1m 3 6ft 1 4m 4 67ft 1 1m 3 6ft DS Approx 0 24x Approx 0 28x Approx 0 15x magnification Filter size 58mm 67mm Lens hood PH RBD 49mm PH RBG 58mm PH RBK 67mm Max diam
24. n x length 1 0in 5 3in 7 2in Approx 1070g 37 70z Approx 825g 29 10z with hood approx 1160g Approx 130g 4 60z with f Weight with hood approx 915g 40 90z with hood hood approx 150g 5 30z 32 30Z tripod attachment approx 1240g 43 70z Soft case Soft case DA7O 5120 160 9120 210 p an Da 4 P DA Lens ENG book Page 49 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 4 e Cm o Lens DA FISH EYE 10 17mm f 3 5 4 5ED IF DA 12 24mm f 4ED AL IF DA 16 45mm f 4ED AL 12 24mm equivalent to 16 45mm equivalent to 10 17mm 35mm conversion Focal length not possible mato n in S in Elements in groups 13 11 13 10 Angle of view 180 100 99 61 83 35 Aperture f 3 5 f 4 5 f 4 Minimum aperture f 22 f 32 1 8 22 f 22 Mount type Kar mount Kar mount eT 0 14m 0 46ft e A focus pei iat 2 5cm __ 0 3m 0 98ft 0 28m 0 92ft from front of lens TER magnification APProx 0 39 Approx 0 12 Approx 0 26 77mm Filter size S be mounted 67mm Lens hood PH RBI 77mm PH RBL 67mm Max diameter x S x 71 5mm 2 7in x BAmm x 87 5mm 3 3in x 72mm x 92mm 2 8in x length 2 8in 3 4in 3 6in Approx 430g 15 20z Approx 365 12 90z Weight Approx 320 11 30z with hood approx 457g with hood approx 390g 1 10Z 13 80z Soft case 580 80 S100 120 S90 140 an G K P DA Lens ENG book Page 50 Monda
25. not have simplified weather resistant construction in the rain fog or environments in which sand or dust is in the air When the lens is not attached to the camera body attach both the supplied lens cap and lens mount cap to protect it from dust etc Never use any organic solvent such as thinner alcohol or benzine etc to remove dust on the lens The lens is a precise optical instrument Be careful not to let it fall or subject it to strong shocks or pressure Use a cushion or similar pad to protect the lens from the vibrations of motorcycles automobiles boats etc 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 Do notleave the camera with the lens cap off attached to a tripod or other rigid camera support The inner parts of the camera can be damaged by direct sunlight Have the lens inspected by a dealer every one or two years to maintain its high performance an G i e DA Lens ENG book Page 3 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM e CONTENTS FOREWORD USING YOUR LENS SAFELY GE 1 PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE eeeeeeen eren nennen nnn nnn 2 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX DA LENS eeeeereeeen nennen nnn 6
26. ns hood to the DA 21mm f 3 2 AL Limited Go lens It is possible to attach a 49mm diameter filter to the front of the DA 21mm f 3 2 AL Limited lens but not when the dedicated lens hood is attached To use a filter with the dedicated lens hood screw a 43mm diameter filter to the back of the filter PN P PS b i e DA Lens ENG book Page 34 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM e Attaching a filter and the dedicated lens hood to the DA 70mm f 2 4 Limited lens 3 With the DA 70mm f 2 4 Limited lens attach the 49mm diameter filter to the front of the lens To use it together with the dedicated lens hood screw it on over the filter that is attached Memo The lens hood cannot be mounted on some circular polarizing filters that are not produced by PENTAX i e DA Lens ENG book Page35 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM Circular polarizing filters and vignetting Circular polarizing filters are thicker than regular filters Depending on the lens that is mounted and the shooting conditions vignetting may occur in the four corners of the image Refer to the Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters on the following page for information on compatibility of PENTAX circular polarizing filters currently not in production with various lenses There are two types of PENTAX circular polarizing filters The A ty
27. o Focal length approx 53 5mm in 35mm approx 61mm in 35mm approx 84 5mm in 35mm format format format Emwnsigopso8 4 93 Angieofview Bo Pe Aperture f 2 8 f 2 8 f 1 4 Minimum aperture f f 22 f 22 Mount type Kw mount Kar mount Kars mount Minimum focus distineo 0 139m 0 46ft 0 4m 1 31ft 0 45m 1 48ft Maxi Haga Caton Approx 1 00x HET Ge g Filter size 49mm or 30 5mm 58mm Lens hood Ras uit RC 49mm PH RBH 58mm Max diameter x Gam x 46 5mm 2 5in x G3mm x 15mm 2 5inx 70 5mm x 66mm 2 8in x length 1 8in 0 6in 2 6in Approx 375g 13 20z l Approx 90g 3 20z with Weight Approx 215g 7 60z hood approx 100g 3 50z Vee approx 420g Soft case Soft case DA70 Dedicated case 90 100 an G DA Lens ENG book Page AN Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 4 E e Lens DA 70mm 112 4 Limited DA 200mm f2 SEDIIFI SOM DA 300mm fHED IF SDM Focal length approx 107mm in 35mm approx 307mm in 35mm japprox 460mm in 35mm format format format Eemensngopso5 be fe Angleofvew 23 DI 5 4 Aperture 24 28 i4 Minimumaperuref 22 f 22 f 32 Mount type Karz mount Karz mount Mini f m n M 7m 2 31 1 2m 4ft 1 4m 4 67ft Maxi EE Approx 0 12x Approx 0 20x Approx 0 24x Filter size 77mm 77mm Lens hood MH RD 49mm PH RBK 77mm PH RBK 77mm Max diameter x G3mm x 26mm 2 5in x 83mm x 134mm 3 3in x B3mm x 184mm 3 3i
28. pe on the left in the diagram below and the B type on the right in the diagram below The B type filter is thinner than the A type filter P DA Lens ENG book Page 36 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM E EBD e Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters PENTAX circular polarizing filters are currently not produced YES Compatible YES Compatible in some conditions NO Incompatible Circular polarizing filter A type DES filter Notes DA 14mm f 2 8ED IF DA 15mm f 4ED AL Limited DA 21mm f 3 2 AL Limited e LM m Can be mounted and lt 0 used However the built DA 35mm f 2 8 Macro Limited YEs I lens hood cannot be Lens withdrawn while the A type circular polarizing filter is attached Sc Ead Use a filter with a Use a filter with a DA 40mm f 2 8 Limited ES U of 49mm EC D of 49mm DA Ssmmii4SDW VES YES DATOmmf4limted YES YES an G p DA Lens ENG book Page37 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM Circular polarizing filter A type M E filter Compatibility Compatibility Notes A Can be mounted and DA 200mm f 2 8ED IF SDM used However the dedicated bayonet hood YES cannot be mounted on top YES DA 300mm f 4ED IF SDM of the A type circular polarizing filter v Vignetting occurs DA 12 24mm fi4ED AL IF vEs V gne
29. s 1 m or less 5 Vignetting occurs when the focal length is below 35mm or when the focal length is 35mm and the shooting distance is 1 m or less 6 Vignetting occurs when the focal length is below 35mm T Mignetting occurs when the focal length is below 24mm or when the focal length is 24mm and the shooting distance is 1 m or less K series an EA 4 Jj Io P DA Lens ENG book Page 44 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM SR TRIPOD MOUNT 4 DA 60 250mm f 4ED IF SDM and DA 300mm f 4ED IF SDM are equipped with the tripod mount To position the camera vertically or horizontally loosen the camera position shift lock screw turn the camera 90 to the right or left as desired and tighten the lock screw firmly The tripod mount is detachable Attach only to a stable tripod Tripod Mount We recommend using a fast shutter speed as large lenses may contribute to camera shake Jj an EA 4 i e DA Lens ENG book Page 45 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM Removing the Tripod Mount To remove the mount use a coin to II loosen the screw by turning it to the left QUT A lin H D 0 Be careful not to loosen the screw too I much or else it may fall out I T YO e ss m lt Insert a coin into the slot on the screw and turn to the left
30. s and manual focus modes the focus mode switch on the camera is always set to autofocus To use the autofocus set the switch to the AF position To use the manual focus set the switch to the MF position an Ke Focus mode switch i e DA Lens ENG book Page 16 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM m Using Autofocus E Set the focus mode to autofocus Press the shutter release button halfway to autofocus See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode Memo Depending on your camera model you can focus by operating buttons on the camera body For details on how to set and use available functions of the buttons refer to your camera operating manual CAUTION i e DA Lens ENG book Page 17 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM During autofocusing the focusing ring of the following lenses will rotate To prevent malfunction do not touch the focusing ring during autofocusing Particularly be careful when the Focus Mode is set to AF C Continuous mode The camera continues adjusting the focus while the AF button is pressed or the shutter release button is pressed halfway DA FISH EYE 10 17mm f 3 5 4 5ED IF DA 16 45mm f 4ED AL m DA 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 AL WR DA 50 200mm f 4 5 6ED WR DA 55 300mm f 4 5 8ED DA 21mm f 3 2 AL Limited DA 40mm f 2 8 Limited
31. st focus 3 Finally press the shutter release button fully to take a picture The focusing ring on some lenses may rotate during autofocus Do not touch the focusing ring while autofocus is operating as it may cause a malfunction For more information see the CAUTION on page 17 an G 4 P DA Lens ENG book Page 20 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM CAUTION When using the Quick Shift Focus System keep pressing the shutter release button after you achieve focus and before taking a picture If you let go of the shutter release button before taking a picture autofocus will operate again when you press the shutter release button again However by configuring the camera s custom settings you can take pictures without autofocusing after letting go of the shutter release button 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 rotate freely after it is set to the ee infinity or the minimum focus distance ends However do not attempt to rotate it any farther than these ends as this will result in decreased performance DA 14mm f 2 8ED IF DA 55mm f 1 4 SDM DA 200mm f 2 8ED IF SDM DA 300mm f 4ED 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 an G
32. ting occurs at focal syes et focal lengths g i below 15mm 2d 16 50mm f 2 8ED AL IF NO Nignetting m DA 50 135mm f 2 8ED IF E S Can be mounted and used However the dedicated bayonet hood DA 16 45mm f 4ED AL YES cannot be mounted on top YES of the A type circular Lens polarizing filter Vignetting occurs DA 17 70mm f 4 AL IF SDM NO EG when the focal length is 17mm an Ga 8 P DA Lens ENG book Page 38 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 4 6 EB e Circular polarizing filter A type Circular PE filter Compatibility Compatibility Notes Can be mounted and Lens DA L 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 AL DA 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 AL WR used However the dedicated bayonet hood DA L 50 200mm f 4 5 6ED YES cannot be mounted on top YES DA 50 200mm f 4 5 6ED WR of the A type circular polarizing filter DA 55 300mm f A 5 8ED a Wine fe H an G P DA Lens ENG book Page 39 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 4 e Een gt 1 The lens hood cannot be mounted on some circular polarizing filters that are not produced by PENTAX 2 Vignetting occurs at focal lengths below 15mm with other PENTAX filters such as the Skylight besides circular polarizing filters 3 The dedicated hood cannot be mounted if a filter including a circular polarizing filter is mounted on the front of the lens Memo
33. y January 3 2011 11 45 AM 4 e ED e Lens DA 16 50mm f 2 8ED AL IF SOMDA 17 70mm f 4 AL IF SDM DA L 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 AL 16 50mm equivalent to 17 70mm equivalent to 18 55mm equivalent to Focal length approx 24 5 76 5mm in approx 26 107mm in approx 27 5 84 5mm in 35mm format 35mm format 35mm format Elements in groups 17 12 11 8 Angle of view 83 31 5 79 23 76 29 Aperture 135 56 Minimum aperture f f 22 f 22 38 Mount type Karz mount Kars mount Kar mount Minimum focus Zei ER 0 3m 0 9811 0 28m 0 92ft 0 25m 0 82ft ean Approx 0 21x Approx 0 31x Approx 0 34 x magnification Filter size 77mm j67mm 52mm Lens hood PH RBJ 77mm PH RBM 67mm PH RBA 52mm sold separately Max diameter x 84mm x 98 5mm 3 3in x 75mm x 93 5mm 3 0in x 68mm x 67 5mm 2 7in x length 3 9in 3 Tin 2 Tin Approx 565g 19 902 Approx 485g 17 10Z Approx 2009 7 10z with Weight ith hood 60 ith h 51 eig A approx 600g TE approx 515 hood approx 2259 7 90z Soft case 100 140 S90 140 S80 120 an SZ p P DA Lens ENG book Page 51 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM 4 e f s Lens R DA 50 ern 12 8ED IF SDM DA L 50 200mm f 4 5 6ED T8 55mm CGU EIER to Roc Rd or 200mm equivalent to Focal length approx 27 5 84 5mm in approx 76 E 207mm in approx 76 5 307 mm in 35mm format 35mm format 35m
34. zed for image sensors in PENTAX digital SLR cameras and its optical system is optimized for the characteristics of digital images When autofocusing is finished it is possible to make fine adjustment by hand using the Quick Shift Focus System see page 19 for details Lenses that have SDM in their name are equipped with a supersonic motor When mounted on a camera that supports supersonic motors the autofocus is quiet and smooth The DAT 55mm f 1 4 SDM uses a circular aperture Using it when stopping down from full aperture to about f 2 8 keeps light sources and other fuzzy points perfectly round an G DA Lens_ENG book Page 7 Monday January 3 2011 11 45 AM About dustproof water resistance and simplified weather resistance an G 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 AED IFJSDM These DAT 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 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 made with a simplified weather resistant construction by using DA lens sealing technology which makes it difficult for water to enter the lens

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