Pentax 21880 - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Weather Resistant Lens, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...smc PENTAX DA INTERCHANGEABLE LENS OPERATING MANUAL e_kl577_17 fm Page 1 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 2: ...anual 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 e_kl577_17 fm Page 0 Friday June 27 2008...

Page 3: ...cularly 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 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 fo...

Page 4: ...o 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 i...

Page 5: ...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 ...

Page 6: ...ayonet 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 ...

Page 7: ...ers 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 e_kl577_17 fm Page 5 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 8: ...nts 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 300m...

Page 9: ...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 e_kl577_17 fm Page 7 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 10: ...ith 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 e_kl577...

Page 11: ...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 bod...

Page 12: ...n 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 e_kl577_17 fm Page 10 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 13: ...s 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 1 2 e_kl577_17 fm Page 11 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 14: ...s 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 e_kl577_17 fm Page 12 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 15: ...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_kl577_17 fm Page 13 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 16: ...ating 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 e_kl577_17 fm Page 14 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 17: ...anging 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 C Custom menu select Enable AF for OK btn when shooting Memo For details on the setting procedure refer to the camera operating manual e_kl577_17 fm Page 15 Friday June 27 2...

Page 18: ...ues 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 Limi...

Page 19: ...e 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 e_kl577_17 fm Page 17 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 20: ...age 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 malfuncti...

Page 21: ... camera according to the procedure below so you can take the picture without autofocusing after letting go of the shutter release button See the camera operating manual for details about the setting procedure For the and the C Custom Setting menu AF by Press Halfway Off Custom function AF with Press Halfway Off Memo Use the AF button to focus when using autofocus For the and C Custom Setting menu ...

Page 22: ...sing 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 When focusing with manual focus or the Quick Shift Focus System the mechanism allows the focusing ring to rotate freely after it is set to infinity or the minimum focus distance e_kl577_17 fm Page 20 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 23: ...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 When taking a picture in this range we recommend that you use a smaller aperture stopping down from full aperture Close distance scale e_kl577_17 fm Page 21 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 24: ...22 22 ZOOM LENS Focusing ring Distance scale Mounting index Lens hood attaching index Zoom ring Focal length scale Zoom index Focusing index e_kl577_17 fm Page 22 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 25: ...ly by changing the focal length First adjust the zoom and then adjust focus The focusing index on the zoom lens is set to match the focus point when the focal length is at telephoto The focusing index may not match the focus point for other focal lengths About the zoom ring Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle e_kl577_17 fm Page 23 Friday June 27 2008 3 37...

Page 26: ...o the widest angle 18mm 2 Move the lock switch in the direction of 1 The lock is engaged and the zoom ring is immovable when the red line is visible To zoom in the telephoto direction move the lock switch in the direction of 2 If the switch does not move the lens may be extended Do not attempt to force the switch Check the lens and try again LOCK 1 LOCK 2 Red line e_kl577_17 fm Page 24 Friday June...

Page 27: ...on 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_kl577_17 fm Page 25 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 28: ...d 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 depending on the type a e_kl577_17 fm Page 26 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 29: ...toward each other Attach the lens hood on the lens by turning the hood in the clockwise direction to lock it as viewed from the front of the lens until it clicks into position Memo When attaching the lens hood hold the focusing ring and zoom ring securely to prevent them from turning When the lens hood is not in use it can also be turned around and attached in the reversed position b c Lens hood a...

Page 30: ... hood in a clockwise direction as seen from the front of the lens until it stops Memo Vignetting occurs if the camera is used while the hood is not completely attached The dedicated lens hood cannot be attached if a filter is attached to the front of the lens To use a filter and the dedicated lens hood together attach a 43mm diameter filter to the back of the hood Refer to page 33 d Lens hood atta...

Page 31: ... 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 DA 16 50mm f 2 8ED AL IF SDM DA 55 300mm f 4 5 8ED DA 17 70mm f 4 AL IF SDM DA 200mm f 2 8ED IF SDM DA 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 AL ΙΙ DA 300mm f 4ED IF SDM DA 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 AL 1 2 e_kl577_17 fm Page 29 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 32: ...the direction as shown above 2 Turn the outer rim of the circular polarizing filter from the PL filter window as shown above 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 3 e_kl577_17 fm Page 30 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 33: ... 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 e_kl577_17 fm Page 31 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 34: ...e way you handle the lens with care to dust dirt and scratches Normally attaching two or more filters on a lens does more harm than good However attaching a circular polarizing filter and another filter would not be a problem Use a circular polarizing filter with an autofocus camera for proper exposure and autofocusing Attaching the 30 5mm filter to the DA 40mm f 2 8 Limited lens Normally you atta...

Page 35: ... 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_kl577_17 fm Page 33 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 36: ...ttach 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 depending on the type e_kl577_17 fm Page 34 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 37: ...ty 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 There are two types of PENTAX circular polarizing filters The A type on the left in the diagram below and the B type on the right in the diagram below The B type filter is thinner than the A type filter A type B...

Page 38: ...polarizing filter B type Compatibility Notes Compatibility Notes DA 14mm f 2 8ED IF NO Vignetting occurs YES DA 21mm f 3 2 AL Limited 3 YES Use a filter with a diameter of 49mm YES Use a filter with a diameter of 49mm DA 35mm f 2 8 Macro Limited YES Can be mounted and used However the built in lens hood cannot be withdrawn while the A type circular polarizing filter is attached YES DA 40mm f 2 8 L...

Page 39: ...ounted on that YES DA 300mm f 4ED IF SDM DA 12 24mm f 4ED AL IF 2 YES Vignetting occurs at focal lengths below 15mm YES Vignetting occurs at focal lengths below 15mm DA 16 50mm f 2 8ED AL IF SDM NO Vignetting occurs YES DA 50 135mm f 2 8ED IF SDM YES YES Lens Circular polarizing filter A type Circular polarizing filter B type Compatibility Notes Compatibility Notes e_kl577_17 fm Page 37 Friday Jun...

Page 40: ...izing filter is mounted the mount of the dedicated bayonet hood interferes with the filter s mount so it cannot be mounted on that YES DA 17 70mm f 4 AL IF SDM NO YES Vignetting occurs when the focal length is 17mm DA 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 AL ΙΙ YES Can be mounted and used However when the A type of circular polarizing filter is mounted the mount of the dedicated bayonet hood interferes with the filte...

Page 41: ...39 39 Memo Filters including circular polarizing filters cannot be mounted on the DA FISH EYE 10 17mm f 3 5 4 5ED IF lens e_kl577_17 fm Page 39 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 42: ...lowing conditions apply to some types of lens zDA 14mm f 2 8ED IF The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ external flash units can only be used when the wide angle panel is used it is also possible to use the lens hood Other external flash units are not recommended because their coverage angle is not compatible with the angle of view of the lens zDA 21mm f 3 2 AL Limited External flash units can be used while t...

Page 43: ...al lengths less than 13mm the corners of the picture will not be fully illuminated Other external flash units are not recommended because their coverage angle is not wide enough to cover the angle of view of the lens zDA 16 50mm f 2 8ED AL IF SDM zDA 16 45mm f 4ED AL PENTAX external flash units which cover a 24mm lens on a 35mm SLR or 16mm lens on a digital SLR can be used with the lens hood witho...

Page 44: ...ES YES DA FISH EYE 10 17mm f 3 5 4 5ED IF NO NO NO NO DA 12 24mm f 4ED AL IF NO NO NO NO DA 16 50mm f 2 8ED AL IF SDM YES 1 YES 2 YES 3 YES 3 DA 16 45mm f 4ED AL YES 4 YES 4 YES 4 YES 4 DA 17 70mm f 4 AL IF SDM YES 5 YES 6 YES 7 YES 7 DA 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 AL ΙΙ YES YES YES YES DA 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 AL YES YES YES YES DA 18 250mm f 3 5 6 3ED AL IF YES 6 YES 6 YES 6 YES 6 DA 50 135mm f 2 8ED IF SDM Y...

Page 45: ...to 50mm and the shooting distance is below 1 5 m 3 Vignetting occurs when the focal length is 20mm or less or when the focal length is 35mm and the shooting distance is below 1 5 m 4 Vignetting occurs when the focal length is below 28mm or when the focal length is 28mm and the shooting distance is 1 m or less 5 Vignetting occurs when the focal length is below 35mm or when the focal length is 35mm ...

Page 46: ...ion 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 Attach only to a stable tripod We recommend using a fast shutter speed as large lenses may contribute to camera shake Camera position shift lock screw Tripod Mount e_kl577_17 fm Page 44 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 47: ...he 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_kl577_17 fm Page 45 Friday June 27 2008 3 37 PM ...

Page 48: ...ups 12 11 8 5 9 8 Angle of view 90 68 44 Aperture f 2 8 f 3 2 f 2 8 Minimum aperture f 22 f 22 f 22 Mount type KAF mount KAF mount KAF mount Minimum focus distance 0 17m 0 56ft 0 2m 0 66ft 0 139m 0 46ft Maximum magnification Approx 0 19 Approx 0 17 Approx 1 00 Filter size 77mm 49mm or 43mm 49mm Lens hood PH RBH 77mm MH RBA 43mm Built in Max Diameter Length 83 5mm 69mm 3 3in 2 7in 63mm 25mm 2 5in 1...

Page 49: ...KAF mount KAF mount KAF2 mount Minimum focus distance 0 4m 1 31ft 0 7m 2 3ft 1 2m 4ft Maximum magnification Approx 0 13 Approx 0 12 Approx 0 20 Filter size 49mm or 30 5mm 49mm 77mm Lens hood MH RC 49mm MH RD 49mm PH RBK 77mm Max Diameter Length 63mm 15mm 2 5in 0 6in 63mm 26mm 2 5in 1 0in 83mm 134mm 3 3in 5 4in Weight Approx 90g 3 15oz with hood approx 100g 3 5oz Approx 130g 4 59oz with hood approx...

Page 50: ...unt KAF mount Minimum focus distance 1 4m 4 67ft 0 14m 0 46ft Approximately 2 5cm from front of lens 0 3m 0 98ft Maximum magnification Approx 0 24 Approx 0 39 Approx 0 12 Filter size 77mm Cannot be mounted 77mm Lens hood PH RBK 77mm Built in PH RBI 77mm Max Diameter Length 83mm 184mm 3 3in 7 4in 68mm 71 5mm 2 7in 2 8in 84mm 87 5mm 3 3in 3 4in Weight Approx 1070g 37 74oz with hood approx 1160g 40 9...

Page 51: ... 22 f 22 f 22 Mount type KAF mount KAF2 mount KAF3 mount Minimum focus distance 0 28m 0 92ft 0 3m 0 98ft 0 28m 0 92ft Maximum magnification Approx 0 26 Approx 0 21 Approx 0 31 Filter size 67mm 77mm 67mm Lens hood PH RBL 67mm PH RBJ 77mm PH RBM 67mm Max Diameter Length 72mm 92mm 2 8in 3 6in 84mm 98 5mm 3 3in 3 9in 75mm 93 5mm 3 0in 3 7in Weight Approx 365g 12 9oz with hood approx 390g 13 8oz Approx...

Page 52: ...rture f 22 f 38 f 22 f 38 f 22 f 45 Mount type KAF mount KAF mount KAF mount Minimum focus distance 0 25m 0 82ft 0 25m 0 82ft 0 45m 1 5ft Maximum magnification Approx 0 34 Approx 0 34 Approx 0 28 Filter size 52mm 52mm 62mm Lens hood PH RBA 52mm PH RBA 52mm PH RBB 62mm Max Diameter Length 68mm 67 5mm 2 7in 2 6in 68mm 67 5mm 2 7in 2 6in 75mm 85 5mm 3 0in 3 4in Weight Approx 220g 7 76oz with hood app...

Page 53: ...rture f 22 f 22 f 32 f 22 f 32 Mount type KAF2 mount KAF mount KAF mount Minimum focus distance 1 0m 3 3ft 1 1m 3 6ft 1 4m 4 67ft Maximum magnification Approx 0 17 Approx 0 24 Approx 0 28 Filter size 67mm 52mm 58mm Lens hood PH RBK 67mm PH RBB 52mm PH RBG 58mm Max Diameter Length 76 5mm 136mm 3 0in 5 4in 66 5mm 78 5mm 2 6in 3 1in 71mm 111 5mm 2 8in 4 5in Weight Approx 685g 24 2oz with hood approx ...

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