Pentax smc PENTAX-DA User manual

smc PENTAX-DA
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS
OPERATING MANUAL
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the smc PENTAX-DA lens.
Please read this operating manual carefully before using the lens to ensure that it is
used properly. In addition, also refer to your camera operating manual.
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.
• PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.
• SDM is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION.
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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
damage to the equipment.
WARNING
• Never look at the sun through the lens or camera for a long time. Serious damage
to the retina or total loss of eyesight may occur, particularly when looking directly
through the lens.
CAUTION
• Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight without the lens cap. Direct sunlight
passing through the lens will be intensified, and should it focus on flammable
materials, fire may occur.
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2PRECAUTIONS 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.
• Avoid storing the lens in areas of high temperature and humidity, where there is a risk of mildew
growth. Store the lens with a desiccant in a dry cabinet, airtight container, or plastic bag.
(Leaving a saturated desiccant in the storage container can cause damage to the lens. Be sure
to read the instructions that come with the desiccant before use.)
2. The following lenses are dust and water resistant.
(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)
Lenses other than those listed above are not dust and water resistant. Be careful not to allow dust,
dirt, water, harmful gases, salt, or other materials to get on those lenses.
3. When the lens is not attached to the camera body, attach both the supplied lens cap and lens mount
cap to protect it from dust, etc.
4. Never use any organic solvent such as thinner, alcohol, or benzine, etc. to remove dust on the lens.
5. The lens is a precise optical instrument. Be careful not to let it fall, or subject it to strong shocks or
pressure. Use a cushion or similar pad to protect the lens from the vibrations of motorcycles or other
vehicles, boats, etc.
6. Avoid subjecting the lens to rapid changes in temperature, otherwise condensation can occur on
both the inside and the outside of the lens. Put the lens in a plastic bag or camera bag, and take it
out after the lens has reached ambient temperature.
7. Do not leave the camera with the lens cap off attached to a tripod or other rigid camera support. The
inner parts of the camera can be damaged by direct sunlight.
8. Have the lens inspected by a dealer every one or two years to maintain its high performance.
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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
the ........................................................................................................ 10
MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS ............................................................ 11
LENS CAP ............................................................................................................. 12
Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited ............................. 13
FOCUSING ............................................................................................................. 14
Changing the Focus Mode ................................................................................ 14
For the DAlens .............................................................................................. 14
Using Autofocus ................................................................................................ 15
Focusing with the OK Button ............................................................................. 15
Using Manual Focus .......................................................................................... 17
Using the Quick-Shift Focus System ................................................................. 17
How to use the Quick-Shift Focus System ........................................................ 18
DA200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM focusing .......... 20
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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) ......................... 27
Bayonet Type .................................................................................................... 27
Bayonet Type (DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited dedicated lens hood) ...................... 28
About the PL filter window ................................................................................. 29
Built-in lens hood ............................................................................................... 31
FILTERS ................................................................................................................. 32
Precaution on filters ........................................................................................... 32
Attaching the 30.5mm filter to the DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited lens ......................... 32
Attaching a filter and the dedicated lens hood to the DA 21mm f/3.2
AL Limited lens .................................................................................................. 33
Attaching a filter and the dedicated lens hood to the DA 70mm f/2.4
Limited lens ....................................................................................................... 34
Circular polarizing filters and vignetting ............................................................. 35
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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 .............................................................................. 45
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 46
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6FEATURES 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.
• When autofocusing is finished, it is possible to make fine adjustments by hand using the
“Quick-Shift Focus System” (see page 18 for details).
• Lenses that have “SDM” in their name are equipped with a supersonic motor. When
mounted on a camera that supports supersonic motors, the autofocus is quiet and
smooth.
• The following lenses are dust and water resistant because each part is individually
sealed. This makes it difficult for dust and water to enter inside the lens.
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
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smc PENTAX-DA LENS
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” setting cannot be used with this lens.
• The DA lens is not compatible with film SLR cameras.
Focusing ring
Distance scale
window
Depth-of-field scale
Mounting index
Lens hood
attaching index
Distance scale
Depth-of-field scale
Distance index
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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 KAF, KAF2 and KAF3.
Refer to the next page for more information on lenses with supersonic motors.
KAF-mount KAF2-mount KAF3-mount
Lenses with a supersonic motor Lenses with a supersonic motor
(supersonic motor only)
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage or dirty the lens mount surfaces as this can result in failure
or malfunction.
AF coupler Lens-information
contacts Power supply contacts
Lens-information
contacts
AF coupler
Power supply contacts
Lens-information
contacts
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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.
* In both cases focusing can be done manually.
Lens Precautions
DA17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM
Lens uses a supersonic motor. When the lens is
mounted on a camera body that does not support
supersonic motors (including with
firmware older than version 1.30), the autofocus
cannot be operated by either the AF motor in the
camera body or the supersonic motor.
DA16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM
DA50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM
DA200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM
DA300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM
When the lens is mounted on a camera body that
does not support supersonic motors (including
with firmware older than version 1.30), the
autofocus is operated by the AF motor in the camera
body.
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Precautions for using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor on the
When using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor on the , use the camera
firmware version 1.30 or later.
• 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
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MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS
1. 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.
• After mounting the lens, gently turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure it is
locked in place.
2. To remove the lens
Hold down the lens unlock button on the camera body and turn the lens
counterclockwise.
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12 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. Also, with the DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited, DA 40mm f/2.8
Limited, DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited, it is possible to mount the F49mm lens cap
(option) by removing the lens hood.
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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.
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14 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
change between the autofocus and manual focus modes
(the focus mode switch on the camera is always set to
autofocus).
To use the autofocus, set the switch to the AF position.
To use the manual focus, set the switch to the MF
position.
Focus mode
switch
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Using Autofocus
Set the focus mode to autofocus. Press the shutter release button halfway to autofocus.
With the , or 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 , , , , , ,
or 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.
/ //////:
On the CCustom menu, select “Enable AF” for “OK btn when shooting”.
"Memo:
• For details on the setting procedure, refer to the camera operating manual.
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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.
- DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] - DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF]
- DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL ΙΙ
- DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL - DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3ED AL [IF]
- DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED
- 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
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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. You can do this without changing
the focus mode to MF.
* The Quick-Shift Focus System is not available with the DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3ED AL [IF].
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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 , or camera, you can also press the AF button to focus.
With the , , , , , ,
or camera set as explained in “Focusing with the OK Button” on page
15, you can focus by pressing the OK button.
2. Hold down the shutter release button halfway (or hold down the AF button or OK
button), then turn the focusing ring to finely adjust focus.
3. Finally, press the shutter release button fully to take a picture.
The focusing ring on some lenses may rotate during autofocus.
• Do not touch the focusing ring while autofocus is operating as it may cause a
malfunction. For more information see “CAUTION” on page 16.
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