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Pentax SMC DA 14mm f/2.8ED (IF) Manual

Pentax SMC DA 14mm f/2.8ED (IF) Manual

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06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 1
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.
CAUTION
• Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight without lens caps. Direct sunlight passing
through the lens will be intensified, and should it focus on flammable materials, fire
may occur.

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS

This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed,
could result in serious injury to the user.
This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed,
could result in minor or medium injury to the user or
damage to the equipment.
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  • Page 1: For Safe Use Of Your Lens

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 1 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. This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed, WARNING could result in serious injury to the user.

  • Page 2: Precautions And Lens Maintenance

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FOREWORD ° FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS ···························································································· 1 ° PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE ········································································· 2 ° smc PENTAX-DA LENS ·········································································································· 4 • About the DA Lens Mount ····································································································· 5 ° MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS ·············································································· 6 ° LENS CAP ······························································································································· 7 °...

  • Page 4: Smc Pentax-Da Lens

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 4 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 5: About The Da Lens Mount

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 5 About the DA lens mount The DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for the PENTAX - series digital SLR camera. The K -mount of the DA lens is similar to conventional SLR lenses, but the DA lens cannot be used on 35 mm SLR cameras.

  • Page 6: Mounting And Removing The Lens

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 6 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. ✍...

  • Page 7: Lens Cap

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 7 LENS CAP Take off the lens cap by pressing the two tabs inward as shown above. 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 on the lens cap. ✍...

  • Page 8: Focusing

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 8 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’s manual. Using Autofocus Set the camera’s focus mode to autofocus. Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus.

  • Page 9: Focusing With The Ok Button

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 9 Focusing with the OK Button With the camera set as explained below, autofocusing by pressing the shutter button halfway will be disabled and the OK button can be used instead to autofocus. : On the C Custom menu, select “Enable AF” for “OK btn when shooting”. ✍...

  • Page 10: Using Manual Focus

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 10 Using Manual Focus Set to MF with the camera’s focus mode, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually.

  • Page 11: Using The Quick-Shift Focus System

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 11 Using the Quick-Shift Focus System ( -series cameras only) If you use the lens with an -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 12 06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 12 CAUTION During autofocusing, the focusing ring of following lenses will rotate. • To prevent malfunction, do not touch the focusing ring during autofocusing. - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED - DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited •...

  • Page 13: Precautions On Close-Distance Scale

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 13 Close-distance scale Precautions on close-distance scale (For DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL, DA18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL) In the close-distance scale range (the distance scale in the orange area), when shooting at the maximum aperture, image quality deterioration in the picture corners may result because of the optical characteristics of the lens.

  • Page 14: Zoom Lens

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 14 ZOOM LENS Focusing index Lens hood attaching index Focusing ring Distance scale Zoom ring Focal length scale Zoom index Mounting index...

  • Page 15: About The Zoom Ring

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 15 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 16: Attaching The Lens Hood

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 16 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD In order to avoid the deterioration in image quality from internal reflection, use of the lens hood is recommended. Lens hood attaching index Screw-on Type If the lens hood is dedicated to the DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited, screw it onto the front of the lens.

  • Page 17: About The Pl Filter Window

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 17 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. How to use the lens hood with polarizing filter window 1.
  • Page 18 06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 18 3. 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.

  • Page 19: Filters

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 19 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 all the lenses are listed on pages 23-24. Precaution on filters •...
  • Page 20 • Do not attach an older type Pentax circular polarizing filter to the DA 14mm f/2.8 ED (IF). The filter will cause vignetting. Instead, use the new Pentax circular polarizing filter which...

  • Page 21: Precautions When Using The Lens With A Flash

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 21 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 22: Compatibility Of Da Lenses With The Built-In Flash

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 22 Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in Flash Lens Compatibility Remarks 14mm f/2.8ED (IF) 40mm f/2.8 Limited Vignetting may occur at a focal distance less than 28mm, and also may occur at a focal 16-45mm f/4ED AL * YES distance 28mm when object distance is less...

  • Page 23: Main Specifications

    06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 23 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Lens DA 14mm f/2.8ED (IF) DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL 14 mm 40 mm 16-45 mm (equivalent to (equivalent to (equivalent to Focal length 21.5mm in 35mm format) 61mm in 35mm format) 24.5-69mm in 35mm format) -series -series...
  • Page 24 06-2006 DA_Body_E 05.4.27 15:51 Page 24 Lens DA18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED 18-55 mm 50-200 mm (equivalent to (equivalent to Focal length 27.5-84mm in 35mm format) 76.5-306mm in 35mm format) -series -series Usable camera Elements in groups 12–9 11–10 Angle of view 76°–29°...

This manual is also suitable for:

Smc da 40mm f/2.8 limitedSmc da 16-45mm f/4ed alSmc da18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 alSmc da 50-200mm f/4-5.6ed

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