Copyright © HOYA CORPORATION 2011
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H02-201106 Printed in Philippines
02 STANDARD ZOOM (5-15mm F2.8-4.5)
OPERATING MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a PENTAX lens.
This lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for the PENTAX digital cameras
with the Q-mount.
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.
• Illustrations shown herein may differ from the actual appearance.
• PENTAX is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION.
Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
Refer to your camera operating manual for details about the mounting and
removing the lens.
Although we have carefully designed this lens for safe operation, please pay special
attention to items marked with the following symbols when using the lens.
This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in
serious injury to the user.
This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in
minor or medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment.
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS
Warning
Never look at the sun through the lens. Serious damage to your eyes or total
loss of eyesight may occur.
Caution
Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight without lens cap. Direct sunlight passing
through the lens will be intensified, and should it focus on flammable materials,
fire may occur.
Warning
Caution
Precautions When Using the Lens
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 place 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 (anti- mildew agent) in a dry
cabinet, airtight container, or plastic bag.
Precautions and lens maintenance
• Never use any organic solvent such as thinner, alcohol, or benzine, etc. to remove
dust on the lens.
• 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, automobiles, boats, etc.
• Avoid subjecting the lens to rapid changes in temperature, otherwise condensation
can occur on both inside and outside of the lens. Put the lens in a plastic bag or
camera bag, and take it out after the lens temperature reaches the ambient level.
• When the lens is not attached to the camera body, attach both the supplied lens cap
and lens mount cover to protect it from dust.
• 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.
* Have the lens inspected by a dealer every one or two years to maintain its high performance.
Main Specifications
Focal length
5-15mm (equivalent to approx. 27.5-83.0mm in 35mm format)
Elements in groups
8-7
Angle of view
76.0°-29.0°
Aperture
F2.8-4.5
Mount type
Q-mount
Minimum focus distance
0.3m (0.98ft)
Maximum magnification
Approx. 0.06×
Filter size
40.5mm
Lens hood
PH-SBA 40.5mm (optional)
Max. Diameter x Length
48.5mm × 48.0mm (1.9in × 1.9in)
Weight
Approx. 96g/3.4oz.
Remarks
Built-in leaf shutter, Built-in ND filter
Names of Parts
How to Attach the Lens Hood (optional)
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, as viewed from the front of the lens, to lock it until it
clicks into position.
* When the lens hood is not in use, it can also be turned around and attached in the
reversed position.
* To attach and detach the lens hood, hold the side with the lens hood attaching
index.
About the Lens Mount
This is the Q-mount specifically designed for the
PENTAX digital cameras.
With the lens information contacts, this lens mount
enables autofocus and autoexposure.
1
Lens hood attaching index
2
Focusing ring
3
Zoom ring
4
Mounting index
5
Lens mount
6
Front-ring thread
7
Lens hood (optional)
2
3
4
1
5
6
7
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage or dirty the lens mount
surface as this could result in failure or malfunction.
Lens information
contacts
Focusing
Refer to your camera operating manual regarding how to focus.
Using the Quick-shift Focus System
You can focus manually after autofocus is performed. Just turn the focusing ring to
manually adjust the focus.
You can do this without switching the focus mode to MF.
<How to take pictures>
1. Using autofocus.
2. Hold down the shutter release button halfway, then turn the focusing ring to finely
adjust the focus.
3. Finally, press the shutter release button fully to take a picture.
Filters
• Screw a commercially available 40.5mm diameter filter onto the front of the lens.
• Since a filter becomes a part of the optical system when attached to the lens, handle
it with due care to protect it from dust, dirt and scratches.
CAUTION
• You must set the camera's Autofocus Method to a method that can lock the focus in
advance to use the Quick-shift Focus System.
• Keep pressing the shutter release button after you achieve proper focus and before
taking a picture. If you let the shutter release button go before taking a picture,
autofocus will operate again when you press the shutter release button again.
