Samsung  16~45mm User Manual

Samsung 16~45mm User Manual

16-45mm d-xenon standard zoom samsung 16~45mm user manual

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  • Page 2 SAMSUNG GX -series digital SLR camera. For further information on the use of this function, refer to p11. Schneider D-XENON/SAMSUNG lens can be used only with SAMSUNG GX -series SLR cameras. It is not compatible with film SLR cameras.
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    ■ How to use the lens hood with polarizing filter window ...16 ● FILTERS ...18 ● PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH ...19 ■ Built-in Flash...19 ■ Compatibility of D-XENON / SAMSUNG Lenses with the Built-in Flash ...19 ● MAIN SPECIFICATIONS...20 CONTENTS 《3》...
  • Page 6: Lens

    Focus Ring Zoom ring Mounting index Note: The Schneider D-XENON 50-200/SAMSUNG 18-55/16-45 lens does not have an aperture ring. 《4》 LENS Lens hood attaching index Focus distance index Focus distance Zoom distance Zoom distance index...
  • Page 7: About The Lens Mount

    About the lens mount The Schneider D-XENON/SAMSUNG lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for the SAMSUNG GX -series digital SLR camera. The K 2-mount of the Schneider D-XENON/SAMSUNG lens is similar to conventional SLR lenses, but the lens cannot be used on 35 mm SLR cameras.
  • Page 8: Mounting And Removing The Lens

    MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 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.
  • Page 9: Lens Cap

    Take off the lens cap by pressing the two tabs inward as shown above. Memo: • When not using the lens, be sure to attach the lens cap. LENS CAP 《7》...
  • Page 10: Focusing

    Changing the Focus Mode Use the camera’s focus mode switch to change between the auto focus (SAF, CAF) mode and manual focus mode. For details, refer to your camera’s manual. Using Autofocus Set the camera’s focus mode to autofocus(AF/SAF/CAF). Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus.
  • Page 11 For details on the setting procedure, refer to the camera’s instruction manual. CAUTION During autofocusing, the focusing ring will rotate. • To prevent malfunction, do not touch the focusing ring during autofocusing. - Schineider D-XENON 50-200mm F/4-5.6 ED - SAMSUNG 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 AL - SAMSUNG 16-45mm F/4 ED AL 《9》...
  • Page 12 Using Manual Focus Set to MF with the camera’s focus mode, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually. 《10》...
  • Page 13: Using The Quick-Shift Focus System (Gx -Series Cameras Only)

    Using the Quick-Shift Focus System (GX -series cameras only) If you use the lens with an GX -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.
  • Page 14 • To prevent malfunction, do not touch the focusing ring during autofocusing. - Schneider D-XENON 50-200mm F/4-5.6 ED - SAMSUNG 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 AL - SAMSUNG 16-45mm F/4 ED AL • When using the Quick-Shift Focus System, keep pressing the shutter button after you achieve focus before taking a picture.
  • Page 15: Precautions On Close-Distance Scale

    When taking a picture in this range, we recommend that you use a smaller aperture with stopping down from wide open.(When using the SAMSUNG 16-45mm lens, the aperture value is fixed as F4.) 《13》...
  • Page 16: Zoom Ring

    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.
  • Page 17: Attaching The Lens Hood

    ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD In order to avoid the deterioration in image quality from internal reflection, use of the lens hood is recommended. 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.
  • Page 18: About The Pl Filter Window

    About the PL filter window If a circular polarizing filter is attached to the Schneider D-XENON/SAMSUNG lens, you can easily turn the filter via the PL filter window on the bayonet-type hood. Lens hood with [PL filter window] - Schneider D-XENON 50-200mm F/4-5.6 ED - SAMSUNG 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 AL...
  • Page 19 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. 《17》...
  • Page 20: Filters

    Make sure the filter size matches the lens and then attach the filter onto the lens. Memo: • The compatible filter sizes for all the lenses are listed on pages 20. 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.
  • Page 21: Precautions When Using The Lens With A Flash

    • The built-in flash may be blocked by the lens hood. Always make sure to remove the lens hood before using the built-in flash. Compatibility of D-XENON/SAMSUNG Lenses with the Built-in Flash Lens Schneider D-XENON 50-200mm F/4-5.6 ED SAMSUNG 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 AL...
  • Page 22: Main Specifications

    MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Lens D-XENON 50-200mm 50-200mm (equivalent to Focal Length 76.5~306mm in 35mm format) Usable camera Samsung DSLR cameras Elements in groups 10 groups, 11 elements Angle of View 8.1˚ ~ 31.5˚ Aperture F4 ~ F5.6 Mount Type PENTAX K Minimum Focus 1.1m...
  • Page 23: For Customers In Canada

    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.
  • Page 24 MEMO 《22》...
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  • Page 27 MEMO 《25》...
  • Page 28 Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or go to our website http://www.samsungcamera.com/ for after-sales service or inquiries. The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC) AD68-02672A...

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