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e_da21_20.fm Page 0 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 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. The 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 1 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM USING YOUR LENS SAFELY 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 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 2 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 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. • Avoid storing the lens in areas of high temperature and humidity, where there is a risk of mildew growth.
e_da21_20.fm Page 3 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM CONTENTS 3 FOREWORD USING YOUR LENS SAFELY ................................................................................. 1 PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 2 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX-DA LENS ....................................................... 6 About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather resistance ................ 7 smc PENTAX-DA LENS .....................................
e_da21_20.fm Page 4 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 4 How to use the Quick-Shift Focus System ........................................................ 19 DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM focusing ............ 21 Precautions on close-distance scale ................................................................. 22 ZOOM LENS .......................................................................................................... 23 About the zoom ring .................................
e_da21_20.fm Page 5 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 5 Circular polarizing filters and vignetting ............................................................. 35 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters .................................. 36 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH ............................... 40 Built-in Flash ...................................................................................................... 40 External Flash ...................................
e_da21_20.fm Page 6 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 6 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 image sensors in PENTAX digital SLR cameras 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 19 for details).
e_da21_20.fm Page 7 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 7 About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather resistance • Dust-proof and water-resistant lenses DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM, 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, DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF]SDM These DA lenses are dust-proof and water-resistant because each part is individually sealed. This makes it difficult for dust and water to enter the lens.
e_da21_20.fm Page 8 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM smc PENTAX-DA LENS 8 Focusing ring Lens hood attaching index Distance scale window Distance scale Depth-of-field scale Depth-of-field scale Mounting index Distance 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” setting cannot be used with this lens. • The DA lens is not compatible with film SLR cameras.
e_da21_20.fm Page 9 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 9 About the DA lens mount The DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for PENTAX digital SLR cameras. There are three mounts for the DA lens, the KAF, KAF2 and KAF3.
e_da21_20.fm Page 10 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 10 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 11. Lens DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM DA17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM Precautions • The lens uses a supersonic motor.
e_da21_20.fm Page 11 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 11 Precautions for using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor on the When using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor on the , use 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 12 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 12 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 2 1 Mounting index 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 13 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM LENS CAP 13 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, and DA 70mm f/2.
e_da21_20.fm Page 14 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 14 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited Screw the lens cap to the front of the lens. 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 15 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM FOCUSING 15 Changing the Focus Mode Use the camera’s focus mode switch to change between 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 16 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 16 Using Autofocus Set the focus mode to autofocus. Press the shutter release button halfway to autofocus. With the , , or / cameras, you can also press the AF button to autofocus. See page 15 for information about changing the focus mode.
e_da21_20.fm Page 17 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 17 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 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.
e_da21_20.fm Page 18 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 18 Using Manual Focus Set the focus mode to MF, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually. See page 15 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 19 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 19 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 / cameras, you can also press the AF button to focus. With the , , , , , , or cameras set as explained in “Focusing with the OK Button” on page 16, you can focus by pressing the OK button. 2.
e_da21_20.fm Page 20 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 20 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 again when you press the shutter release button again. However, by configuring the camera's custom settings, you can take pictures without autofocusing after letting go of the shutter release button.
e_da21_20.fm Page 21 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 21 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. This is especially true with manual focus and the Quick-Shift Focus System.
e_da21_20.fm Page 22 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 22 Precautions on close-distance scale (For DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL, DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR, DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL) In the close-distance scale range (minimum focus distance range), when shooting at the maximum aperture, image quality in the corners of the picture may deteriorate because of the optical characteristics of the lens. When taking a picture in this range, we recommend that you use a smaller aperture, stopping down from full aperture.
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e_da21_20.fm Page 24 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 24 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 the focus. • The focusing index on the zoom lens is set to match the focus point when the focal length is at telephoto.
e_da21_20.fm Page 25 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM MACRO LENS 25 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 26 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 26 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD In order to avoid deterioration in image quality from internal reflection, use of a lens hood is recommended. a a. Screw-on Type (DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited dedicated 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 27 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 27 b c Lens hood attaching index b. 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. c. 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 28 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 28 d Lens hood attaching index d. 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 29 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 29 1 2 About the PL filter window A PL filter window is attached to the bayonet-type hood included with the lenses below to make manipulating the polarizing filter easier. - DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM - DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR - DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM - DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED - DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM CAUTION - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 17-70mm f/4AL [IF] SDM - DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM - DA 50-200mm f/4-5.
e_da21_20.fm Page 30 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 30 How to use the lens hood with polarizing filter window 1. Remove the PL filter window cap by sliding it in the direction as shown above. 2. Turn the outer rim of the circular polarizing filter from the PL filter window as shown above. 3 3. Attach the PL filter window cap. " Memo: • When shooting, be sure the PL filter window cap is in place to use the lens hood to maximum effect.
e_da21_20.fm Page 31 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 31 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] • DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited (*), DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited (*) Lenses marked with an * have a built-in sliding hood which should be extended.
e_da21_20.fm Page 32 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 32 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 47-53. • Filters cannot be mounted on the DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF]. Precaution on filters • Since a filter becomes a part of the optical system when attached to the lens, handle it in the same way you handle the lens with care to dust, dirt and scratches.
e_da21_20.fm Page 33 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 33 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 34 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 34 Attaching a filter and the dedicated lens hood to the DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited lens With the DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited lens, attach the 49mm diameter filter to the front of the 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 35 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 35 Circular polarizing filters and vignetting Circular polarizing filters are thicker than regular filters. Depending on the lens that is mounted and the shooting conditions, vignetting may occur in the four corners of the image. Refer to the “Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters” on the following page for information on compatibility of PENTAX circular polarizing filters (currently not in production) with various lenses.
e_da21_20.fm Page 36 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 36 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters * PENTAX circular polarizing filters are currently not produced. YES: Compatible *YES: Compatible in some conditions NO: Incompatible Circular polarizing filter Circular polarizing filter (A type) (B type) Compatibility Notes Compatibility Notes DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] NO Vignetting occurs. YES DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited NO Vignetting occurs.
e_da21_20.fm Page 37 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 37 Lens Circular polarizing filter (A type) Compatibility Notes *YES *Can be mounted and used. However, the dedicated bayonet hood cannot be mounted on top of the A type circular polarizing filter. YES *YES *Vignetting occurs at focal lengths below 15mm. *YES Vignetting occurs. YES DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF]*2 DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 50-135mm f/2.
e_da21_20.fm Page 38 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 38 Lens Circular polarizing filter (A type) Compatibility Notes DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED *YES DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM YES *Can be mounted and used. However, the dedicated bayonet hood cannot be mounted on top of the A type circular polarizing filter.
e_da21_20.fm Page 39 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 39 *1 The lens hood cannot be mounted on some circular polarizing filters that are not produced by PENTAX. *2 Vignetting occurs at focal lengths below 15mm with other PENTAX filters (such as the Skylight) besides circular polarizing filters. *3 The dedicated hood cannot be mounted if a filter including a circular polarizing filter is mounted on the front of the lens.
e_da21_20.fm Page 40 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 40 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. • Refer to the “Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in Flash” chart on page 42 for information on the compatibility of the built-in flash with the lens being used.
e_da21_20.fm Page 41 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 41 zDA 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). Please note that at focal lengths less than 13mm the corners of the picture will not be fully illuminated.
e_da21_20.fm Page 42 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 42 Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in Flash Compatibility / Lens DA 14mm f/2.8ED [IF] DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM 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] DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.
e_da21_20.fm Page 43 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 43 Compatibility / Lens DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8ED DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM , , , , YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES , , , YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 44 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 44 *5 Vignetting occurs when the focal length is below 35mm, or when the focal length is 35mm and the shooting distance is 1 m or less. *6 Vignetting occurs when the focal length is below 35mm. *7 Vignetting occurs when the focal length is below 24mm, or when the focal length is 24mm and the shooting distance is 1 m or less.
e_da21_20.fm Page 45 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM TRIPOD MOUNT 45 DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM and DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM are 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. Camera position shift lock screw Tripod Mount • Attach only to a stable tripod.
e_da21_20.fm Page 46 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 46 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.
e_da21_20.fm Page 47 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 47 * 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] 14mm (equivalent to approx. Focal length 21.5mm in 35mm format) Elements in groups 12-11 Angle of view 90° Aperture f/2.8 Minimum aperture f/22 Mount type KAF-mount Minimum focus 0.17m (0.56ft) distance Maximum Approx.
e_da21_20.fm Page 48 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 48 Lens DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited 35mm (equivalent to approx. 40mm (equivalent to approx. Focal length 53.5mm in 35mm format) 61mm in 35mm format) Elements in groups 9-8 5-4 Angle of view 44° 39° Aperture f/2.8 f/2.8 Minimum aperture f/22 f/22 Mount type KAF-mount KAF-mount Minimum focus 0.139m (0.46ft) 0.4m (1.31ft) distance Maximum Approx. 1.00× Approx. 0.13× magnification Filter size 49mm 49mm or 30.
e_da21_20.fm Page 49 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 49 Lens DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited 70mm (equivalent to Focal length approx. 107mm in 35mm format) Elements in groups 6-5 Angle of view 23° Aperture f/2.4 Minimum aperture f/22 Mount type KAF-mount Minimum focus 0.7m (2.3ft) distance Maximum Approx. 0.12× magnification Filter size 49mm Lens hood MH-RD 49mm Max. diameter 63mm × 26mm × length (2.5in × 1.0in) Weight Soft case DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM 200mm (equivalent to approx.
e_da21_20.fm Page 50 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 50 Lens DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF] DA 12-24mm f/4ED AL [IF] 12-24mm (equivalent to 10-17mm (35mm conversion approx. 18.5-37mm in Focal length not possible) 35mm format) Elements in groups 10-8 13-11 Angle of view 180°–100° 99°–61° Aperture f/3.5–f/4.5 f/4 Minimum aperture f/22–f/32 f/22 Mount type KAF-mount KAF-mount 0.14m (0.46ft) Minimum focus (Approximately 2.5cm 0.3m (0.98ft) distance from front of lens) Maximum Approx. 0.39× Approx. 0.
e_da21_20.fm Page 51 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 51 DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM 16-50mm (equivalent to 17-70mm (equivalent to Focal length approx. 24.5-76.5mm in approx. 26-107mm in 35mm format) 35mm format) Elements in groups 15-12 17-12 Angle of view 83°–31.5° 79°-23° Aperture f/2.8 f/4 Minimum aperture f/22 f/22 Mount type KAF2-mount KAF3-mount Minimum focus 0.3m (0.98ft) 0.28m (0.92ft) distance Maximum Approx. 0.21× Approx. 0.
e_da21_20.fm Page 52 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 52 DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM 18-55mm (equivalent to 50-135mm (equivalent to Focal length approx. 27.5-84.5mm in approx. 76.5-207mm in 35mm format) 35mm format) Elements in groups 11-8 18-14 Angle of view 76°–29° 31.5°–11.9° Aperture f/3.5–f/5.6 f/2.8 Minimum aperture f/22–f/38 f/22 Mount type KAF-mount KAF2-mount Minimum focus 0.25m (0.82ft) 1.0m (3.3ft) distance Maximum Approx. 0.34× Approx. 0.
e_da21_20.fm Page 53 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 53 Lens DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED WR 50-200mm (equivalent to Focal length approx. 76.5-307mm in 35mm format) Elements in groups 11-10 Angle of view 31.5°–8.1° Aperture f/4–f/5.6 Minimum aperture f/22–f/32 Mount type KAF-mount Minimum focus 1.1m (3.6ft) distance Maximum Approx. 0.24× magnification Filter size 49mm Lens hood PH-RBD 49mm Max. diameter 69mm × 79.5mm × length (2.7in × 3.1in) Weight Soft case DA 55-300mm f/4-5.
e_da21_20.fm Page 54 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM 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.
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e_da21_20.fm Page 58 Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:34 PM HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX Europe GmbH 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. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P.
