Pentax Digital Camera Lens Manuel d'utilisateur

smc PENTAX-DAINTERCHANGEABLE LENSOPERATING MANUAL 11-2005 DA_Cover_E 05.11.10 2:27 PM Page 2

FOCUSING81Changing the Focus ModeUse the camera’s focus mode switch to change between the autofocus mode and manual-focus mode. For details, refer to

9Focusing with the OK ButtonWith the ,or camera set as explained below, autofocusing bypressing the shutter button halfway will be disabled and the O

1022. Using Manual FocusSet to MF with the camera’s focus mode, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually. 11-2005 DA_Body_E 05.11.10 2:29 PM Pag

11Using 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

12CAUTIONDuring autofocusing, the focusing ring of following lenses will rotate.• To prevent malfunction, do not touch the focusing ring during autofo

13Close-distance scalePrecautions 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 dista

ZOOM LENS14Focusing ringDistance scaleZoom indexMounting indexZoom ringFocal length scaleFocusing indexLens hood attaching index 11-2005 DA_Body_E 05

15The 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).✍Me

ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD16Lens hood attachingindex1. Screw-on TypeIf the lens hood is dedicated to the DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited, screw it onto the front o

17About the PL filter windowIf a circular polarizing filter is attached to the DA lens, you can easily turn the filter via thePL filter window on the

FOREWORDThank you for purchasing the smc PENTAX-DA lens.This smc PENTAX-DA lens features a “Quick-Shift Focus System” that lets you finelyadjust the f

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 hoodis being used to maxi

FILTERS19Make 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 l

NOYES*YES*YESNOYES*YESYES20Compatibility table for PENTAX filters LensCircular polarizing filter(new type) Circular polarizing filter(old type) Compat

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH21Built-in FlashThe built-in flash can not be used when the distance is less than 0.7m. When the flash isu

22● DA 12-24 mm f/4ED AL (IF)Pentax external flash units which support TTL auto flash and that cover a 24mm lens on a35mm SLR or 16mm lens on a digita

23Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in FlashLensDA 40mm f/2.8 Limited YESDA 16-45mm f/4ED ALDA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ALDA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4

24MAIN SPECIFICATIONSLens DA 14mm f/2.8ED (IF) DA 40mm f/2.8 LimitedDA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED (IF)Focal length14 mm(equivalent to40 mm(equivalen

25LensDA 12-24mm f/4ED AL (IF)DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL DA18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ALFocal length12-24 mm(equivalent to 16-45 mm(equivalent to18-55 mm(equivalent t

26LensDA 50-200mm f/4-5.6EDFocal length50-200 mm(equivalent to76.5-306mm in 35mm format)Usable camera -seriesElements in groups11–10Angle of view 31.5

27For customers in USASTATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCEThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS1Although we have carefully designed these lenses for safe operation, please pay specialattention to items marked with the fo

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for yourprecious momentsPENTAX57298ENG Copyright ©PENTAX Corporation 200508-200511 Printed in VietnamThe CE Mark is a Directive conformity mar

PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE21. Storage and mildew prevention•Take the lens out of the protective case or camera bag, and store it in a dry, well-

CONTENTS3°FOREWORD°FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS ···························································································· 1°PRECAUTION

smc PENTAX-DA LENS4Focusing ringDistance scale windowDepth-of-field scaleMounting indexLens hoodattaching indexDistance scaleDistance indexDepth-of-fi

5AF couplerLens-informationcontactsAbout the DA lens mountThe DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for the PENTAX - seriesdigital

1. To mount the lens on the camera bodyAttach the lens while aligning the red dots on the lens and body, then turn the lensclockwise until it clicks i

1. Take off the lens cap by pressing the two tabs inward as shown above.2. Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 40mm f/2.8 LimitedFirst screw the de