Pentax -D Camera Lens User Manual
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1. smc PENTAX D INTERCHANGEABLE LENS OPERATING MANUAL m at A32 22 ii Us FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the smc PENTAX D FA lens The smc PENTAX D FA lens is an interchangeable lens for Pentax SLR cameras Its image circle covers the 35mm film format and it also obtains optimum image clarity with Pentax digital SLR cameras When the lens is used with an s D series digi tal SLR camera the Quick Shift Focus System enables manual touch up focusing after autofocus is achieved For details see page 12 Before using the lens read this manual carefully for proper use Also refer to your camera s manual for more information In this operating manual smc PENTAX D FA lens is shortened to D FA lens The items appearing in the illustrations may look different from the actual product PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS Although we have carefully designed these lenses for safe operation please special attention to items marked with the following symbols when using this product ZN WARNING This mark indicates precautions that if not followed could result in serious injury to the user N CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that if not followed could result in minor or medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment N WARNING e Never look at the sun through the lens or c2. 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 in the same manner to set your desired f stop manually e If the camera has the Kare lens mount and the aperture is not set to A the approximate aperture setting will be displayed on the display panel and in the viewfinder e If the camera has the K lens mount which has no electronic contacts to transmit the lens information set the aperture to any f stop other than A Aperture Ring Cautions The following restrictions apply to the respective cameras below is D series ist 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 Although you can use the Custom Function menu or C Custom menu to enable camera operation while the aperture ring is not set to A restrictions will apply Refer to the camera s manual for details MZ 60 MZ 30 MZ 50 If 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 The A Macro 50mm 5 Le D FA Macro 100mm f 2 8 len nable closeup 1 i 1x magnifica Clamp Switch STOTT O 0 64 ft 04105 o 3216 1
3. and press the shutter button halfway or press the AF button of s D and MZ S to autofocus Note that during the autofocus operation the FA lens focusing ring does not rotate However do not turn the focusing ring during the autofocus operation Doing so will cause a malfunction 3 Using Manual Focus Set to MF with the camera s focus mode and turn the focusing ring to focus manually e 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 Using the Quick Shift Focus System 22210 series cameras only If you use the lens with an sem 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 Quick Shift Focus System 1 Using Autofocus Set the camera s focus mode switch to autofocus then press the shutter button halfway or press the AF button to autofocus 2 Adjust the focus by turning the focusing ring 3 Finally press the shutter release button to take the picture CAUTION e During the autofocus operation the focusing ring does rotate Do not turn the focusing ring during the autofocus operation Doing so will cause a malfunction e
4. 14 a MACRO LENS easier t a aieeaii 16 Magnification 5 17 e About the Clamp Switch 18 eo LENS HOOD ii A 19 o 6 20 e Precaution 20 o PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A 21 e Built in Flash ii 21 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS lt lt 22 smc PENTAX D FA LENS Focusing ring Front ring threads Distance scale 5 3 ft 50 Aperture ring o 2611 Aperture A lock button Depth of field scale About the Lens Mount The FA lens mount is called the Kar mount This lens mount enables autofocus and autoexposure Kar mount AF coupler Lens information contacts CAUTION Be careful not to damage or dirty the lens information contacts and AF coupler on the mount surface of the lens Otherwise failure or
5. When using the Quick Shift Focus System keep pressing the shutter button or AF button after you achieve focus and before taking the picture If you let go of the shutter button before taking the picture you will have to focus all over again when you press the shutter button again HOW TO USE THE INFRARED INDEX 25 1 x 5 ft 1 m 2617 50 macro PENTAX 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 As shown above left memorize the focusing point on the lens distance scale when viewed through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the point you memorized aligns with the infrared index red dot as shown above right e Infrared film can not be used for MZ S MZ 60 and ist since infrared ray is used for detecting device of film transport It will expose infrared film in the camera e Turn the focusing ring in the MANUAL focus mode only e For the exposure control requierd in this special photography see the information supplied with the infrared film APERTURE CONTROL 2 O 53 3 m 22 3216 3216 50 macro PENTAX 50 macro 2161185 32 22 16 11 8 5 6 4128 Setting the aperture to A
6. malfunction may result Camera Lens Mount Compatibility Pentax camera lens mount compatibility chart is shown below Kar2 mount which is equipped with o Power contacts o AF coupler o Lens information contacts Kar mount which is equipped with o AF coupler o Lens information contacts Ka mount which is equipped with Lens information contacts K mount base mount MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 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 amp Memo e Do not hold down the lens unlock button while mounting the lens otherwise the lens will not be properly mounted e 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 FOCUSING 2 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 2 Using Autofocus Set to autofocus with the camera s focus mode
7. 0 45ft working distance Maximum magnification 1x Filter size 49mm Lens hood PH RBB 49mm provided Max Diameter x Length 67 5mm x 80 5mm 2 6in x 3 2in Weight 3459 12 20z Soft case S80 120 Lens smc PENTAX D FA Macro 50mm 1 2 8 Elements in groups 8 7 Angle of view 47 31 5 when attached to x is iD series Aperture 2 8 Mount type Kar mount Minimum focus distance 0 195m 0 64ft 0 047m 0 15ft working distance Maximum magnification 1x Filter size 49mm Lens hood PH RBC 49mm provided Max Diameter x Length 67 5mm x 60mm 2 6in x 2 6in Weight 2659 9 30z Soft case S80 80 Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice Memo For customers in the 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 pur suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable prote
8. 50 atta PENTAX Magnification Scale The magnification is indicated by denominators on the distance scale 1 indicates 1x For example 1 on the magnification scal e 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 Then focus the subject by moving the camera forward or back CLAMP 0 z F OFF gt ON 000000 About the Clamp Switch The FA Macro 50mm f 2 8 and FA Macro 100mm 1 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 Using the Clamp Switch Focus manually then set the Clamp switch to ON The point of focus will be locked Autofocus will also be disabled e Do not turn the focusing ring forcibly while setting the Clamp switch to ON because there is a slight possibility that the point of focus may change e f you use the Clamp switch with any of the following cameras be sure to first set the camera s focus mode switch to MF Z 10 Z 20 Z 20P Z 50 P Z 70P MZ 5 MZ 10 and MZ 50 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 imag
9. amera Serious damage to the retina or total loss of eyesight may occur A CAUTION Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight without lens caps Direct sunlight passing through the lens will be intensified and should it focus on flammable materials fire may occur EJB PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE 1 Storage and mildew prevention Take the lens out of the protective case or camera bag and store it a dry well ventilated place e 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 came with the desiccant before use 2 The lens is not waterproof When using the lens in a rain or mist be careful not to allow it to get wet 3 Never use any organic solvent such as thinner alcohol or benzine etc to remove dust on the lens 4 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 or other vehicles boats etc Avoid subjecting the lens to rapid changes in temperat
10. ction 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 that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep tion which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to cor rect 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 connect ed Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in the Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada PENTAX Corporation 2 36 9 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN http www pentax co jp PENTAX Europe GmbH Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY European Headquarters HQ http www pentaxeurope com Germany http www pentax de PENTAX U K Limited PENTAX House H
11. e 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 amp Memo e When the lens hood is not in use it can also be turned around and attached in the reversed position FILTERS The filter is mounted into the screw thread in front of the lens Precaution on filters e 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 Avoid using more than one filter unless it is a circular polarizing filter Using two or more filters will degrade the image quality and the filter effect will not be obtained e Use a circular polarizing filter with Autofocus camera for proper exposure and autofocusing PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH 8 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 Always make sure to remove the lens hood before using the built in flash MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Lens smc PENTAX D FA Macro 100mm f 2 8 Elements in groups 9 8 Angle of view 24 5 16 when attached to xis iD series Aperture 1 2 8 Mount type Kar mount Minimum focus distance 0 303m 0 99ft 0 130m
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13. ure 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 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 Do not leave 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 ED CONTENTS FOREWORD o FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR 1 6 1 o PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE AAA 2 o SMC PENTAX D FA LENS 6 e About the Lens Mount Camera Lens Mount Compatibility o MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS EPERE EEO 9 o FOCUSING eer rere reer 10 Switching the Focus Mode rere eerie errr 10 e Using e Using Manual Focus e Using the Quick Shift Focus System 4322 series cameras 12 e How to use the Quick Shift Focus System 12 HOW TO USE THE INFRARED INDEX NN 13 CONTROL
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