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  • Page 1 PENTAX-D FA INTERCHANGEABLE LENS OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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 tal SLR camera, the Quick-Shift Focus System enables manual touch-up focusing after autofocus is achieved.

  • Page 3: For Safe Use Of Your Lens

    FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS 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 CAUTION WARNING • Never look at the sun through the lens or camera. Serious damage to the retina, or total loss of eyesight may occur.

  • Page 4: Precautions And Lens Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 5 5. 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. 6.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    FOREWORD ° FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS ° PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE ° smc PENTAX-D FA LENS ° • About the Lens Mount ································································································ 7 • Camera / Lens Mount Compatibility ············································································· 8 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS °...
  • Page 7 MACRO LENS ° ·········································································································· 16 • Magnification Scale···································································································· 17 • About the Clamp Switch ···························································································· 18 LENS HOOD ·············································································································· 19 ° FILTERS ° ······················································································································ 20 • Precaution on filters ··································································································· 20 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH ° •...

  • Page 8: Smc Pentax-D Fa Lens

    PENTAX-D FA LENS Front-ring threads Focusing ring Distance scale Aperture ring Depth-of-field scale Aperture-A-lock button...

  • Page 9: About The Lens Mount

    About the Lens Mount The D FA lens mount is called the “K autoexposure. -mount AF coupler 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 malfunction may result. - mount.”...

  • Page 10: Camera / Lens Mount Compatibility

    Camera / Lens Mount Compatibility Pentax camera/lens mount compatibility chart is shown below. -mount which is equipped with ° Power contacts ° AF coupler ° Lens information contacts -mount which is equipped with ° AF coupler ° Lens information contacts...

  • Page 11: Mounting And Removing The Lens

    MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 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.

  • Page 12: Focusing

    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. Using Autofocus Set to autofocus with the camera’s focus mode, and press the shutter button halfway or press the AF button of...

  • Page 13: Using Manual Focus

    Using Manual Focus Set to MF with the camera’s focus mode, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually. • 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.

  • Page 14: Using The Quick-Shift Focus System ( -Series Cameras Only)

    Using the Quick-Shift Focus System ( If you use the lens with an 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.

  • Page 15: How To Use The Infrared Index

    HOW TO USE THE INFRARED INDEX 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.

  • Page 16: Aperture Control

    Setting the aperture to “A”(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 “A” in the same manner to set your desired f-stop manually. •...
  • Page 17 Aperture Ring Cautions The following restrictions apply to the respective cameras below. 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 -series, aperture ring to A and set the aperture with the camera.

  • Page 18: Macro Lens

    MACRO LENS The D FA Macro 50mm f/2.8 and D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 lenses enable closeup photography up to 1x magnification. Clamp Switch...

  • Page 19: Magnification Scale

    Magnification Scale The magnification is indicated by denominators on the distance scale. “1” indicates “1x”. For example, “1” on the magnification scale 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.

  • Page 20: About The Clamp Switch

    About the Clamp Switch The D FA Macro 50mm f/2.8 and D FA Macro 100mm f/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.

  • Page 21: Lens Hood

    LENS HOOD Using a lens hood is recommended to block stray light from entering the lens. The stray light’s internal reflections degrade the image 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. ✍...

  • Page 22: Filters

    The filter is mounted into the screw thread in front of the lens. Precaution on filters • 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.

  • Page 23: Precautions When Using The Lens With A Flash

    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. • 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.

  • Page 24: Main Specifications

    Maximum magnification Filter size Lens hood Max. Diameter x Length Weight Soft case MAIN SPECIFICATIONS smc PENTAX-D FA Macro 100mm f / 2.8 24.5˚ (16˚ when attached to f / 2.8 -mount 0.303m (0.99ft) (0.130m (0.45ft) working distance) 1× 49mm PH-RBB 49mm (provided) 67.5mm ×...
  • Page 25 Max. Diameter x Length Weight Soft case Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. smc PENTAX-D FA Macro 50mm f / 2.8 47˚ (31.5˚ when attached to f / 2.8 -mount 0.195m (0.64ft) (0.047m (0.15ft) working distance) 1×...
  • Page 26 Memo :...
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 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, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B.V.

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