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smc PENTAX-DA
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS
OPERATING MANUAL

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  • Page 1 DA Lens_ENG.book Page -1 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM smc PENTAX-DA INTERCHANGEABLE LENS OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Using Your Lens Safely

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 1 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM 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.

  • Page 4: Precautions And Lens Maintenance

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 2 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM 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

    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 ..................8 About the DA lens mount ..................9 About lenses with a supersonic motor ...............
  • Page 6 DA Lens_ENG.book Page 4 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM 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 ..................24 MACRO LENS ....................... 25 Magnification Scale ...................
  • Page 7 DA Lens_ENG.book Page 5 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters ........36 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH ....... 40 Built-in Flash ...................... 40 External Flash ....................40 Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in Flash ..........42 TRIPOD MOUNT ....................

  • Page 8: Features Of The Smc Pentax-Da Lens

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 6 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM 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.

  • Page 9: About Dustproof, Water Resistance, And Simplified Weather Resistance

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 7 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather resistance • Dust-proof and water-resistant lenses 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...

  • Page 10: Smc Pentax-Da Lens

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 8 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM 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”...

  • Page 11: About The Da Lens Mount

    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 K and K...

  • Page 12: About Lenses With A Supersonic Motor

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 10 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM 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.

  • Page 13: Precautions For Using Lenses Equipped With A Supersonic Motor On The

    • How to Check and Update the Firmware Turn on the 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 using the link below. • Firmware Download Page: http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/download_digital.html...

  • Page 14: Mounting And Removing The Lens

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 12 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS Mounting index 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.

  • Page 15: Lens Cap

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 13 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM 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.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Dedicated Lens Cap To Da 15Mm F/4Ed Al Limited

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 14 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM 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.

  • Page 17: Focusing

    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 Focus mode...

  • Page 18: Using Autofocus

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 16 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM Using Autofocus 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.
  • Page 19 DA Lens_ENG.book Page 17 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM 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 (Continuous mode). The camera continues adjusting the focus while the AF button is pressed or the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 20: Using Manual Focus

    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.

  • Page 21: How To Use The Quick-Shift Focus System

    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.
  • Page 22 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.

  • Page 23: Da 200Mm F/2.8Ed [If] Sdm, Da 300Mm F/4Ed [If] Sdm Focusing

    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.

  • Page 24: Precautions On Close-Distance Scale

    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- 5.6 AL) 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.

  • Page 25: Zoom Lens

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 23 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM ZOOM LENS Focusing index Lens hood attaching index Focusing ring Distance scale Zoom ring Focal length scale Zoom index Mounting index...

  • Page 26: About The Zoom Ring

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 24 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM 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). Memo: •...

  • Page 27: Macro Lens

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 25 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM MACRO LENS 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”. When 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.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Screw the hood on to the front of the lens to attach it. The hood is telescopic. Extend it fully to use it. Memo: The lens hood cannot be mounted on some circular polarizing filters that are not produced by PENTAX.

  • Page 29: Screw-On Type (Da 40Mm F/2.8 Limited Dedicated Lens Hood)

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 27 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM Lens hood attaching index Screw-on 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.

  • Page 30: Bayonet Type (Da 21Mm F/3.2 Al Limited Dedicated Lens Hood)

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 28 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM Lens hood attaching index 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.

  • Page 31: About The Pl Filter Window

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 29 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM 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. - DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM...
  • Page 32 DA Lens_ENG.book Page 30 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM How to use the lens hood with polarizing filter window Remove the PL filter window cap by sliding it in the direction as shown in the illustration Turn the outer rim of the circular polarizing filter from the PL filter window as shown in the illustration 2.

  • Page 33: Built-In Lens Hood

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 31 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM Built-in lens hood The following lenses have a lens hood built into the lens body. The hood cannot be removed from the lens. • DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] • 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.

  • Page 34: Filters

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 32 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM FILTERS Make sure the filter size matches the lens, then screw the filter onto the front of the lens. Memo: • The compatible filter size for each lens is listed on pages 46-52. •...

  • Page 35: Attaching A Filter And The Dedicated Lens Hood To The Da 21Mm F/3.2 Al Limited Lens

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 33 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM Attaching a filter and the dedicated lens hood to the DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited 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.

  • Page 36: Attaching A Filter And The Dedicated Lens Hood To The Da 70Mm F/2.4 Limited Lens

    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.

  • Page 37: Circular Polarizing Filters And Vignetting

    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.

  • Page 38: Compatibility Table For Pentax Circular Polarizing Filters

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 36 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM 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 Circular polarizing filter (A type)
  • Page 39 DA Lens_ENG.book Page 37 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM Circular polarizing filter Circular polarizing filter (A type) (B type) Lens Compatibility Notes Compatibility Notes *Can be mounted and DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM used. However, the dedicated bayonet hood *YES cannot be mounted on top of the A type circular...
  • Page 40 DA Lens_ENG.book Page 38 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM Circular polarizing filter Circular polarizing filter (A type) (B type) Lens Compatibility Notes Compatibility Notes DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL *Can be mounted and 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...
  • Page 41 *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.

  • Page 42: Precautions When Using The Lens With A Flash

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 40 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM 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. •...
  • Page 43 DA Lens_ENG.book Page 41 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM DA 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.

  • Page 44: Compatibility Of Da Lenses With The Built-In Flash

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 42 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in Flash Compatibility Lens K-series DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] DA 15mm f/4ED 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...
  • Page 45 DA Lens_ENG.book Page 43 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM Compatibility Lens K-series DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM 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.

  • Page 46: Tripod Mount

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 44 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM TRIPOD MOUNT 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.

  • Page 47: Removing The Tripod Mount

    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 loosen the screw by turning it to the left. Be careful not to loosen the screw too much or else it may fall out. Insert a coin into the slot on the screw and turn to the left.

  • Page 48: Main Specifications

    DA Lens_ENG.book Page 46 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM MAIN SPECIFICATIONS * 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]...
  • Page 49 DA Lens_ENG.book Page 47 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Lens DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM Limited 35mm (equivalent to 40mm (equivalent to 55mm (equivalent to Focal length approx. 53.5mm in 35mm approx. 61mm in 35mm approx.
  • Page 50 DA Lens_ENG.book Page 48 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM Lens DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM 70mm (equivalent to 200mm (equivalent to 300mm (equivalent to Focal length approx. 107mm in 35mm approx.
  • Page 51 DA Lens_ENG.book Page 49 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM 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 approx. 18.5-37mm in approx. 24.5-69mm in not possible) 35mm format) 35mm format)
  • Page 52 DA Lens_ENG.book Page 50 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM Lens DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 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.
  • Page 53 DA Lens_ENG.book Page 51 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM Lens 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 18-55mm (equivalent to 50-135mm (equivalent to 50-200mm (equivalent to Focal length approx. 27.5-84.5mm in approx. 76.5-207mm in approx.
  • Page 54 DA Lens_ENG.book Page 52 Monday, January 3, 2011 11:45 AM Lens DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM 50-200mm (equivalent to 55-300mm (equivalent to 60-250mm (equivalent to Focal length approx. 76.5-307mm in approx. 84.5-460mm in approx.
  • Page 55 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.
  • Page 56 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.

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