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smc PENTAX-DA
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS
OPERATING MANUAL
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e_da21_20.fm Page 0 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM FOREWORD 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 sho
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e_da21_20.fm Page 1 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 1 1 USING YOUR LENS SAFELY 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 injuries to the user. CAUTION This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in minor or medium injuries to the user or damage to the equipme
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e_da21_20.fm Page 2 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 2 2 PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE 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. Avoid storing the lens in areas of high temperature and humidity, where there is a risk of mildew growth. Store the len
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e_da21_20.fm Page 3 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 3 3 CONTENTS FOREWORD USING YOUR LENS SAFELY ................................................................................. 1 PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 2 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX-DA LENS ....................................................... 6 About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather resistance ................ 7 smc PENTAX-DA LENS ......................
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e_da21_20.fm Page 4 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 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 ................................................................. 22 ZOOM LENS .......................................................................................................... 23 About the zoom ring .................
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e_da21_20.fm Page 5 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 5 5 Circular polarizing filters and vignetting ............................................................. 35 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters .................................. 36 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH ............................... 40 Built-in Flash ...................................................................................................... 40 External Flash ...................
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e_da21_20.fm Page 6 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 6 6 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX-DA LENS The smc PENTAX-DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for digital cameras. Its image circle is specialized 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 adjustments by hand using the “Quick-Shift Focus System” (see page 19 for details). Len
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e_da21_20.fm Page 7 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 7 7 About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather resistance 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/4ED [IF]SDM These DA 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
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e_da21_20.fm Page 8 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 8 8 smc PENTAX-DA LENS Focusing ring Lens hood attaching index Distance scale Distance scale window Depth-of-field scale Depth-of-field scale Distance index Mounting index 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.
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e_da21_20.fm Page 9 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 9 9 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 KAF, KAF2 and KAF3. KAF-mount KAF2-mount KAF3-mount AF coupler Lens information Lens information Lens information AF coupler contacts contacts contacts Power supply contacts Power supply contacts Lenses with a supersonic motor Lenses with a supersonic motor (supersonic motor on
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e_da21_20.fm Page 10 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 10 10 About lenses with a supersonic motor The lenses in the table below are equipped with internal supersonic motors. When mounted on a camera body that supports supersonic motors, the autofocus (AF) is quiet and smooth. Supersonic motor compatible camera body / , , , *, * If the firmware is version 1.30 or later, refer to page 11. Lens Precautions The lens uses a supersonic motor. When the lens is mounted on a camera body tha
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e_da21_20.fm Page 11 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 11 11 Precautions for using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor on the When using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor on the , use camera firmware version 1.30 or later. How to Check and Update the Firmware Holding-down the MENU button while turning ON the will display the firmware version in the center of the display. Download and install the firmware update for the using the link below. Firmware Download Page: http://www.pe
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e_da21_20.fm Page 12 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 12 12 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 1 2 Mounting index 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. After mounting the lens, gently turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure it is locked in place. 2.
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e_da21_20.fm Page 13 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 13 13 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 F49mm lens
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e_da21_20.fm Page 14 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 14 14 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited 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.
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e_da21_20.fm Page 15 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 15 15 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 Focus mode change between the autofocus and manual focus modes switch (the focus mode switch on the camera is always set to autofocus). To use the autofocus, set the switch to the AF position. T
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e_da21_20.fm Page 16 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 16 16 Using Autofocus Set the focus mode to autofocus. Press the shutter release button halfway to autofocus. With the , , or / cameras, you can also press the AF button to autofocus. See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode. Focusing with the OK Button With the , , , , , , , and , you can configure the camera’s custom settings to disable autofocusing when pressing the shutter release button halfway and enable focusing
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e_da21_20.fm Page 17 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 17 17 CAUTION 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 (AF-continuous). 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 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] - DA 16-45m
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e_da21_20.fm Page 18 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 18 18 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
