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Pentax DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] Operating Manual

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INTERCHANGEABLE LENS
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  • Page 1 Page -1 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM smc PENTAX-DA INTERCHANGEABLE LENS OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 1 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 2 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 smc PENTAX-DA LENS ..................7 About the DA lens mount ..................8 About lenses with a supersonic motor ..............9 Precautions for using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor on ......................
  • Page 6 e_kl567_16.fm Page 4 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Precautions on close-distance scale ..............20 ZOOM LENS ......................21 About the zoom ring ..................22 About the zoom lock switch ................23 MACRO LENS ....................... 24 Magnification Scale ................... 24 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD ................
  • Page 7 Page 5 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters ........35 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH ....... 38 Built-in Flash ...................... 38 External Flash ....................38 Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in Flash ..........40 TRIPOD MOUNT ....................

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

    Page 6 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 the image sensor (23.5 x 15.7mm) and its optical system is optimized for the characteristics of digital images.

  • Page 9: Smc Pentax-Da Lens

    Page 7 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 10: About The Da Lens Mount

    Page 8 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM About the DA lens mount The DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for the PENTAX digital SLR cameras. The DA lens has two types of mounts, the K and the K...

  • Page 11: About Lenses With A Supersonic Motor

    • 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.pentax.jp/english/support/download_digital.html...

  • Page 12: Mounting And Removing The Lens

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 10 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM 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: •...

  • Page 13: Lens Cap

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 11 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 14: Attaching The Dedicated Lens Cap To Da 40Mm F/2.8 Limited

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 12 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM 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 15: Focusing

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 13 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM FOCUSING Changing 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 operating manual. For the DA lens The focus mode switch on the DA lens is used to Focus mode...

  • Page 16: Using Autofocus

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 14 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Using Autofocus Set the focus mode to autofocus. Press the shutter release button halfway to autofocus. With the camera, you can also press the AF button to autofocus. See page 13 for information about changing the focus mode. Focusing with the OK Button With the camera set as explained below, autofocusing by pressing the shutter release...
  • Page 17 e_kl567_16.fm Page 15 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 (AF-continuous). The camera continues adjusting the focus while the AF button is pressed or the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 18: Using Manual Focus

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 16 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Using Manual Focus Set the focus mode to MF, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually. See page 13 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 19: How To Use The Quick-Shift Focus System

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 17 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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. With the camera, you can also press the AF button to focus. With the camera set as explained in “Focusing with the OK Button”...
  • Page 20 e_kl567_16.fm Page 18 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM CAUTION • When using the Quick-Shift Focus System, keep pressing the shutter release button (or AF button) after you achieve focus and before taking a picture. If you let go of the shutter release button before taking the picture, autofocus will operate all over again when you press the shutter release button again.

  • Page 21: Da 200Mm F/2.8Ed [If] Sdm, Da 300Mm F/4Ed [If] Sdm Focusing

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 19 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 and the distance scale to align while focusing. Always check the focus using the view finder before taking a picture.

  • Page 22: Precautions On Close-Distance Scale

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 20 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Close-distance scale Precautions on close-distance scale (For DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL, DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II, DA18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL) In the close-distance scale range (the orange area on the distance scale), when shooting at the maximum aperture, image quality deterioration in the picture corners may result because of the optical characteristics of the lens.

  • Page 23: Zoom Lens

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 21 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM ZOOM LENS Focusing index Lens hood attaching index Focusing ring Distance scale Zoom ring Focal length scale Zoom index Mounting index...

  • Page 24: About The Zoom Ring

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 22 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 25: About The Zoom Lock Switch

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 23 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Red line LOCK LOCK About the zoom lock switch The DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3ED AL [IF] is equipped with a zoom ring lock. This prevents the lens from extending under its own weight while you are carrying the camera. Set the zoom ring to the widest angle (18mm).

  • Page 26: Macro Lens

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 24 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM MACRO LENS DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited lens 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 27: 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, depending on the type.

  • Page 28: Screw-On Type (Da 40Mm F/2.8 Limited Dedicated Lens Hood)

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 26 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 29: Bayonet Type (Da 21Mm F/3.2 Al Limited Dedicated Lens Hood)

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 27 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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. Attach the lens hood on the lens by turning the hood in a clockwise direction, as seen from the front of the lens, until it stops.

  • Page 30: About The Pl Filter Window

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 28 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM About the PL filter window If a circular polarizing filter is attached to the DA lens, you can easily turn the filter via the PL filter window on the bayonet-type hood. Lens with hood with a PL filter window - DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] - DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM...
  • Page 31 e_kl567_16.fm Page 29 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 above. Turn the outer rim of the circular polarizing filter from the PL filter window as shown above. Attach the PL filter window cap.

  • Page 32: How To Use The Built-In Hood

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 30 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM How to Use the Built-in Hood To use a lens with a built-in hood, first extend the hood to the fullest position. Lenses with Built-in Hoods DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF]...

  • Page 33: Filters

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 31 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 44-49. •...

  • Page 34: Attaching A Filter And The Dedicated Lens Hood To The Da 21Mm F/3.2 Al Limited Lens

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 32 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 35: Attaching A Filter And The Dedicated Lens Hood To The Da 70Mm F/2.4 Limited 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, depending on the type.

  • Page 36: Circular Polarizing Filters And Vignetting

    Refer to the “Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters” on the following page for information on compatibility of the PENTAX circular polarizing filters (currently not available) with various lenses.

  • Page 37: Compatibility Table For Pentax Circular Polarizing Filters

    Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters * PENTAX circular polarizing filters are not currently available. * PENTAX does not produce a circular polarizing filter with a 62mm diameter that can be used with the DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3ED AL [IF].
  • Page 38 e_kl567_16.fm Page 36 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Circular polarizing filter Circular polarizing filter (A type) (B type) Lens Compatibility Notes Compatibility Notes *Can be mounted and used. However, when the DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM A type of circular polarizing filter is mounted, the mount *YES of the dedicated bayonet...
  • Page 39 *1 The lens hood cannot be mounted on some circular polarizing filters that are not produced by PENTAX, depending on the type. *2 Vignetting occurs at focal lengths below 15mm with other PENTAX filters (such as the Skylight) besides circular polarizing filters.

  • Page 40: Precautions When Using The Lens With A Flash

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 38 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 41 Page 39 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 42: Compatibility Of Da Lenses With The Built-In Flash

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 40 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in Flash Compatibility Lens DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm...
  • Page 43 e_kl567_16.fm Page 41 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Compatibility Lens DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED Except for the DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited, DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited and DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited, do not use the lens hood when using the built-in flash. This is to prevent obstruction of the flash coverage by the lens hood.

  • Page 44: Tripod Mount

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 42 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM TRIPOD MOUNT 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM is 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 45: Removing The Tripod Mount

    e_kl567_16.fm Page 43 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Removing the Tripod Mount To remove the mount, use a coin to loosen the screw by turning it counterclockwise. Insert a coin into the slot on the screw and turn it clockwise to tighten the screw and counterclockwise to loosen the screw.

  • Page 46: Main Specifications

    Page 44 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 47 e_kl567_16.fm Page 45 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Lens DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM 40mm (equivalent to 70mm (equivalent to 200mm (equivalent to Focal length approx. 61mm in 35mm approx. 107mm in 35mm approx.
  • Page 48 e_kl567_16.fm Page 46 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Lens DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] 300mm (equivalent to 12-24mm (equivalent to 10-17mm (35mm conversion Focal length approx. 460mm in 35mm approx.
  • Page 49 e_kl567_16.fm Page 47 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL ΙΙ Lens DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL 16-45mm (equivalent to 16-50mm (equivalent to 18-55mm (equivalent to Focal length approx. 24.5-69mm in approx. 24.5-76.5mm in approx.
  • Page 50 e_kl567_16.fm Page 48 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Lens DA18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3ED AL [IF] DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM 18-55mm (equivalent to 18-250mm (equivalent to 50-135mm (equivalent to Focal length approx. 27.5-84mm in approx. 27.5-383mm in approx.
  • Page 51 e_kl567_16.fm Page 49 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Lens DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED 50-200mm (equivalent to approx. 76.5- 55-300mm (equivalent to approx. 84.5- Focal length 306mm in 35mm format) 460mm in 35mm format) Elements in groups 11-10 12-8 Angle of view 31.5°–8.1°...
  • Page 52 e_kl567_16.fm Page 50 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 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 53 e_kl567_16.fm Page 51 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Memo...
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  • Page 55 e_kl567_16.fm Page 53 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM Memo...
  • Page 56 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX Europe GmbH Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (European Headquarters) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) Hotline: 0180 5 736829 / 0180 5 PENTAX Austria Hotline: 0820 820 255 (http://www.pentax.at) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.uk) Hotline: 0870 736 8299 PENTAX France S.A.S.

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