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  • Page 1 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

    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. CAUTION This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in minor or medium injuries to the user or...

  • 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

    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 Precautions on close-distance scale ..............21 ZOOM LENS ......................22 About the zoom ring ..................23 About the zoom lock switch ................24 MACRO LENS ....................... 25 Magnification Scale ................... 25 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD ................26 Screw-on Type (DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited dedicated lens hood) ......26 Screw-on Type (DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited dedicated lens hood) ......
  • Page 7 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 ....................44 Removing the Tripod Mount ................

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

    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

    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” position, so accessories without an auto “A”...

  • Page 10: About The Da Lens Mount

    About the DA lens mount The DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for the PENTAX digital SLR cameras. There are three mounts for the DA lens, the K and K -mount -mount -mount AF coupler Lens-information Lens-information AF coupler Lens-information...

  • Page 11: About Lenses With A Supersonic Motor

    About lenses with a supersonic motor The lenses in the table below are equipped with internal supersonic motors. When mounted on a camera body that supports supersonic motors, the autofocus (AF) is quiet and smooth. • Supersonic motor compatible camera body * If the firmware is version 1.30 or later, refer to page 10.

  • Page 12: Precautions For Using Lenses Equipped With A Supersonic Motor On The

    • 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 13: 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 14: Lens Cap

    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 15: Attaching The Dedicated Lens Cap To Da 40Mm F/2.8 Limited

    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 16: Focusing

    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 change between the autofocus and manual focus modes...

  • Page 17: Using Autofocus

    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 14 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 button halfway will be disabled and the OK button can be used instead to autofocus.
  • Page 18 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 19: Using Manual Focus

    Using Manual Focus Set the focus mode to MF, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually. See page 14 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. Manually turn the focusing ring to finely adjust the focus.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Quick-Shift Focus System

    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 21 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 22: Da 200Mm F/2.8Ed [If] Sdm, Da 300Mm F/4Ed [If] Sdm Focusing

    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 23: Precautions On Close-Distance Scale

    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 24: Zoom Lens

    ZOOM LENS Focusing index Lens hood attaching index Focusing ring Distance scale Zoom ring Focal length scale Zoom index Mounting index...

  • Page 25: About The Zoom Ring

    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: • The focusing point may shift slightly by changing the focal length. First adjust the zoom and then adjust focus.

  • Page 26: About The Zoom Lock Switch

    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). Move the lock switch in the direction of 1.

  • Page 27: Macro Lens

    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 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, depending on the type.

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

    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)

    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 31: About The Pl Filter Window

    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 - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED...
  • Page 32 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 33: Built-In Lens Hood

    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] • DA35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited (*) Lenses marked with an * have built-in sliding hoods which should be extended.

  • Page 34: Filters

    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 46-51. • Filters cannot be mounted on the DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF]. Precaution on filters •...

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

    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. To use a filter with the dedicated lens hood, screw a 43mm diameter filter to the back of the filter.

  • Page 36: 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 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 the PENTAX circular polarizing filters (currently not available) with various lenses.

  • Page 38: 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 39 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 hood interferes with the DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM filter's mount so it cannot...
  • Page 40 *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 41 Memo: • Filters, including circular polarizing filters, cannot be mounted on the DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] lens.

  • Page 42: 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 and vignetting in the picture corners. •...
  • Page 43 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. AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ can be used from 13mm to 24mm with the wide angle panel (In both cases, it is possible to use the lens hood).

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

    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 f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF]...
  • Page 45 Compatibility Lens DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED 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, do not use the lens hood when using the built-in flash.

  • Page 46: Tripod Mount

    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. The tripod mount is detachable.

  • Page 47: Removing The Tripod Mount

    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

    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] DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited...
  • Page 49 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. 307mm in 35mm format) format) format) Elements in groups 5-4 Angle of view 39°...
  • Page 50 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. 18.5-37mm in not possible) format) 35mm format) Elements in groups 8-6 10-8 13-11 Angle of view...
  • Page 51 Lens DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM 16-45mm (equivalent to 16-50mm (equivalent to 17-70mm (equivalent to Focal length approx. 24.5-69mm in approx. 24.5-76.5mm in approx. 26-107mm in 35mm format) 35mm format) 35mm format) Elements in groups 13-10 15-12...
  • Page 52 DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL ΙΙ DA18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3ED AL [IF] Lens 18-55mm (equivalent to 18-55mm (equivalent to 18-250mm (equivalent to Focal length approx. 27.5-84mm in approx. 27.5-84mm in approx. 27.5-383mm in 35mm format) 35mm format) 35mm format) Elements in groups 11-8 12-9 16-13...
  • Page 53 Lens DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED 50-135mm (equivalent to 50-200mm (equivalent to 55-300mm (equivalent to Focal length approx. 76.5-207mm in approx. 76.5-306mm in approx. 84.5-460mm in 35mm format) 35mm format) 35mm format) Elements in groups 18-14 11-10 12-8 Angle of view...
  • Page 54 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 55 Memo...
  • Page 56 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.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (http://www.pentax.fr) PENTAX Italia S.r.l.

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