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

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  • Page 1 PENTAX-DA INTERCHANGEABLE LENS OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 2 FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the smc PENTAX-DA lens. This smc PENTAX-DA lens features a “Quick-Shift Focus System” that lets you finely adjust the focus manually after the focus has been adjusted in addition to allowing you to enjoy taking pictures using autofocus or manual focus by mounting on the PENTAX -series digital SLR camera.

  • 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 This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in serious injury to the user.

  • 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 ° 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 6: 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 7: About The Da Lens Mount

    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 8: Mounting And Removing The Lens

    MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS To mount the lens on the camera body Align the red dots on the lens and camera body, and then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into 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

    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 10: 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’s manual. Using Autofocus Set to autofocus with the camera’s focus mode, and press the shutter button halfway or press the AF button of to autofocus.

  • Page 11: Using Manual Focus

    Using Manual Focus Set to MF with the camera’s focus mode, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually.

  • Page 12: Using The Quick-Shift Focus System ( -Series Cameras Only)

    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 13 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 40mm f/2.8 Limited • When using the Quick-Shift Focus System, keep pressing the shutter button (or AF button) after you achieve focus and before taking a picture.

  • Page 14: Precautions On Close-Distance Scale

    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 15: Zoom Lens

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

  • Page 16: About The 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. 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 18: About The Pl Filter Window

    About the PL filter window If a 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 19 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 20: Filters

    FILTERS Mount the filter into the screw thread in front of the lens. ✍ Memo: • The compatible filter size for all the lenses are listed on pages 22-23. 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 30.5mm filter to the back of the dedicated hood. About Using a Polarizing Filter • If you attach an older type Pentax polarizing filter to the DA 16-45mm f/4 ED AL or DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL lens, the dedicated hood cannot be attached over the filter. Also, the hood might or might not be attachable if a non-Pentax polarizing filter is attached to the lens.

  • Page 22: 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 23: Compatibility Of Da Lenses With The Built-In Flash

    Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in Flash Lens Compatibility Remarks 14mm f/2.8ED (IF) 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 than 1m.

  • Page 24: Main Specifications

    MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Lens DA 14mm f/2.8ED (IF) DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL DA18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL 14 mm 16-45 mm 18-55 mm (equivalent to (equivalent to (equivalent to Focal length 21.5mm in 35mm format) 24.5-69mm in 35mm format) 27.5 - 84mm in 35mm format) -series -series -series...
  • Page 25 Lens DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited 40 mm (equivalent to Focal length 61mm in 35mm format) -series Usable camera Elements in groups 5–4 Angle of view 39° Aperture f/2.8–f/22 Mount type -mount Minimum focus 0.4m (1.31ft) distance Maximum Approx. 0.13× magnification Filter size 49mm or 30.5mm Lens hood...
  • Page 26 Memo :...
  • Page 27 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 28 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.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B.V.

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