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FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS

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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 injury to the user.

CAUTION

This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed,
could result in minor or medium injury to the user or
damage to the equipment.

WARNING

Never look at the sun through the lens or camera. Serious damage to the retina or
total loss of eyesight may occur.

CAUTION

Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight without lens caps. Direct sunlight passing
through the lens will be intensified, and should it focus on flammable materials, fire
may occur.

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Summary of Contents for 21880 - DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Weather Resistant Lens

Page 1: ... user CAUTION This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed could result in minor or medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment WARNING Never look at the sun through the lens or camera Serious damage to the retina or total loss of eyesight may occur CAUTION Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight without lens caps Direct sunlight passing through the lens will be intensified and...

Page 2: ...anic solvent such as thinner alcohol or benzine etc to remove dust on the lens 4 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 or other vehicles boats etc 5 Avoid subjecting the lens to rapid changes in temperature otherwise condensation can occur ...

Page 3: ...10 Using the Quick Shift Focus System series cameras only 11 How to use the Quick Shift Focus System 11 Precautions on close distance scale 13 ZOOM LENS 14 About the zoom ring 15 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD 16 Screw on Type 16 Bayonet Type 16 About the PL filter window 17 FILTERS 19 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH 21 Built in Flash 21 External Flash 21 Compatibility of DA Lenses with the ...

Page 4: ...attaching index Distance scale Distance index Depth of field scale 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 06 2006 DA_Body_E 05 4 27 15 51 Page 4 ...

Page 5: ... SLR camera The KAF mount of the DA lens is similar to conventional SLR lenses but the DA lens cannot be used on 35 mm SLR cameras KAF mount CAUTION Be careful not to damage or dirty the lens information contacts and AF coupler on the mount surfaces of the camera and lens Otherwise failure or malfunction may result 06 2006 DA_Body_E 05 4 27 15 51 Page 5 ...

Page 6: ...wn 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 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 6 1 2 06 2006 DA_Body_E 05 4 27 15 51 Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...above 2 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 on the lens cap Memo When not using the lens be sure to attach the lens cap LENS CAP 7 1 2 2 06 2006 DA_Body_E 05 4 27 15 51 Page 7 ...

Page 8: ...n the autofocus mode and manual focus mode For details refer to your camera s manual 1 Using Autofocus Set the camera s focus mode to autofocus Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus With the camera you can also press the AF button to autofocus 06 2006 DA_Body_E 05 4 27 15 51 Page 8 ...

Page 9: ... menu select Enable AF for OK btn when shooting Memo For details on the setting procedure refer to the camera s instruction manual CAUTION During autofocusing the focusing ring of following lenses will rotate To prevent malfunction do not touch the focusing ring during autofocusing DA 16 45mm f 4ED AL DA 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 AL DA 50 200mm f 4 5 6ED DA 40mm f 2 8 Limited 06 2006 DA_Body_E 05 4 27 15 ...

Page 10: ...10 2 2 Using Manual Focus Set to MF with the camera s focus mode and turn the focusing ring to focus manually 06 2006 DA_Body_E 05 4 27 15 51 Page 10 ...

Page 11: ...t Focus System 1 Using Autofocus Set the camera s focus mode switch to autofocus then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus With the camera you can also press the AF button to focus With the or camera set as explained by Focusing with the OK Button on page 9 you can focus by pressing the OK button 2 Hold down the shutter button halfway or hold down the AF button or OK button then turn the ...

Page 12: ...tter button before taking the picture you will have to focus all over again when you press the shutter button again In the following cases you can take the picture without autofocusing after letting go of the shutter button With the set the AF with Press Halfway Custom Function to off To autofocus press the AF button With the and the camera use the C Custom menu to set AF cancel for OK btn when sh...

Page 13: ...e the distance scale in the orange area 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 wide open 06 2006 DA_Body_E 05 4 27 15 51 Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...ZOOM LENS 14 Focusing ring Distance scale Zoom index Mounting index Zoom ring Focal length scale Focusing index Lens hood attaching index 06 2006 DA_Body_E 05 4 27 15 51 Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...et 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 focus About the zoom ring Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle 06 2006 DA_Body_E 05 4 27 15 51 Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...er 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 focus 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 In order to avoid the deteriorati...

Page 17: ...ia the PL filter window on the bayonet type hood 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 1 2 06 2006 DA_Body_E 05 4 27 15 51 Page 17 ...

Page 18: ...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 hood is being used to maximum effect 18 3 06 2006 DA_Body_E 05 4 27 15 51 Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...omes a part of the optics when attached on the lens handle it in the same way you handle the lens with care to dust dirt and scratches Normally attaching two or more filters on a lens is not recommended However attaching a circular polarizing filter and another filter would not be a problem Use a circular polarizing filter with Autofocus camera for proper exposure and autofocusing 06 2006 DA_Body_...

Page 20: ...olarizing filter to the DA 16 45mm f 4 ED AL DA 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 AL or DA 50 200mm f 4 5 6ED lens the dedicated hood cannot be attached over the filter Also the hood might or might not be attachable if a non Pentax circular polarizing filter is attached to the lens Do not attach an older type Pentax circular polarizing filter to the DA 14mm f 2 8 ED IF The filter will cause vignetting Instead use...

Page 21: ... with the lens hood attached to the lens the flash light will be blocked by the lens hood Always make sure to remove the lens hood before using the built in flash External Flash DA 14mm f 2 8ED IF The AF360FGZ external flash unit with the wide angle panel only can be used and the lens hood can be attached as well Other external flash units are not recommended to use because their coverage angle is...

Page 22: ...mm f 4 5 6ED When using the built in flash be sure to detach the lens hood before shooting This is to prevent obstruction of the flash coverage YES YES Vignetting may occur at a focal distance less than 28mm and also may occur at a focal distance 28mm when object distance is less than 1m Compatibility Remarks 06 2006 DA_Body_E 05 4 27 15 51 Page 22 ...

Page 23: ... 4 Minimum aperture f 22 f 22 f 22 Mount type KAF mount KAF mount KAF mount Minimum focus 0 17m 0 56ft 0 4m 1 31ft 0 28m 0 92ft distance Maximum Approx 0 19 Approx 0 13 Approx 0 26 magnification Filter size 77mm 49mm or 30 5mm 67mm Lens hood PH RBH 77mm MH RC 49mm PH RBL 67mm Max Diameter 83 5mm 69mm 63mm 15mm 72mm 92mm Length 3 3in 2 7in 2 5in 0 6in 2 8in 3 6in Weight 420N 14 8oz 90N 3 15oz 365N ...

Page 24: ... Aperture f 3 5 f 5 6 f 4 f 5 6 Minimum aperture f 22 f 38 f 22 f 32 Mount type KAF mount KAF mount Minimum focus 0 25m 0 82ft 1 1m 3 6ft distance Maximum Approx 0 34 Approx 0 24 magnification Filter size 52mm 52mm Lens hood PH RBA 52mm PH RBB 52mm Max Diameter 68mm 67 5mm 66 5mm 78 5mm Length 2 7in 2 6in 2 6in 3 1in Weight 225N 7 9oz 255N 9oz with hood 250N 8 8oz with hood 285N 10oz Soft case S80...

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