User manual PENTAX SMC PENTAX DA 12-24MM F4.0 ED AL (IF)

[. . . ] smc PENTAX-DA INTERCHANGEABLE LENS OPERATING MANUAL 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. [. . . ] 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. Check the lens and try again. MACRO LENS DA 35mm f/2. 8 Macro Limited lens adjust focus from infinity to life-size [1x]. 25 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. 26 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD In order to avoid the deterioration in image quality from internal reflection, use of the 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. Memo: The lens hood cannot be mounted on some circular polarizing filters that are not produced by PENTAX, depending on the type. 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. 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. 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. 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) 29 1 2 About the PL filter window If a circular polarizing filter is attached to the DA lens, you can easily turn the filter via the PL filter window on the bayonet-type hood. Lens with hood with a PL filter window - DA 14mm f/2. 8ED [IF] - DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DA 16-50mm f/2. 8ED AL [IF] SDM - DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM - DA 18-55mm f/3. 5-5. 6 AL - DA 18-55mm f/3. 5-5. 6 AL - DA 50-135mm f/2. 8ED [IF] SDM - DA 50-200mm f/4-5. 6ED - DA 55-300mm f/4-5. 8ED - DA 200mm f/2. 8ED [IF] SDM - DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM 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. Turn the outer rim of the circular polarizing filter from the PL filter window as shown above. 3 3. [. . . ] 84. 5-460mm in 35mm format) 12-8 29°­5. 4° f/4­f/5. 8 f/22­f/32 KAF-mount 1. 4m (4. 67ft) Approx. 0. 28× 58mm PH-RBG 58mm 71mm × 111. 5mm (2. 8in × 4. 5in) Approx. 470g/ 16. 6oz) S80-160 52 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. [. . . ]