Page 1 35mm PENTAX ºchangeable lenses OPERATING MANUAL

PENTAX
Congratulations on purchasing the Pentax SMC
lens. This booklet contains all the instructions
you need to make the most out of your SMC
Pentax-FA, SMC Pentax-F, SMC Pentax-A, or
SMC Pentax lenses. Keep this booklet handy to
answer your questions about the handling and
care of your lens. Read this very carefully,
together with your cameraís Operating Manual.
* See the Operating Manual of each Pentax
camera.
* The lens listed in color on some pages are
SMC Pentax-A or SMC Pentax (non-auto-
focus lens) lens.
CONTENTS
© PRECAUTIONS AND LENS
MAINTENANCE .. x 1
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5 SMC PENTAX-A LENSES ......r.ececcciconecoros 3
o LENS ATTACHMENT AND REMOVAL ....4
© FOCUSING D
O APERTURE CONTROL ..............=esnenccnicas 6
o LENS HOOD a 8-11
OFILIER mec 12 - 15
«Built-in filter … ES >
*Attaching gelatine filter .. Ars 15
O LENS SOFT CASE ……aivssistomusnananenssaaanens 16
o ZOOM LENS Е a 17
«Power zoom ring....... A 20
«How to use intrared index .................—... 22
*|nfrared index of the zoom lens ............ 23
© MACRO LENS ..............eeeeennnnzaeeeenes 24 - 26
Magnification scale esse 25
*Clamp screw .. 25
Focus range limiter 26
0 TELEPHOTO LENSES. .........cccciinivsssisinin 27
*Holding Telephoto Lenses .........e=—.e...... 27
o TELEPHOTO LENS (FA* 85mm f/1.4 (IF),
FA* 200mm f/2.8ED (IF),
FA* 300mm f/4.5 ED E FA* 400mm
15.6 ED (IF) .. 28
«Note on « (infinity) mark .. se
© WIDE-ANGLE LENS
(FA* 24mm f/2 AL (IF) ..................esnnnones 30
o SPECIAL LENS HOOD ..............—.. emmm... 31
o PRECAUTIONS WHEN THE FLASH 15
USED ais ennai 34
о COMPATIBILITY OF LENSES WITH
THE BUILT-IN FLASH 46 - 37
o TABLE OF SMC PENTAX LENSES
(SPECIFICATIONS) ..................m.—... 38 - 43
PRECAUTION AND LENS MAINTENANCE
= Leaving the camera in direct sunlight without
covering the lens with the lens cap, may dam-
age to the inside of the camera.
When storing the lens in a case, attach the
front and rear lens caps supplied with the lens
to protect it from dust and scratches.
« After removing the lens from the camera body,
be sure to place the lens with its front side
down to keep it from rolling or falling.
» Moisture can cause serious damage to optical
glass elements - the nucleus of your lens. Avoid
storing the lens where temperature and humid-
ity are high, as this may cause mildew. Keep
your lens in as dry a place as possible.
If you do not expect to use the lens for an
extended period, store it in the case with a des-
iccant. It is also recommended that the lens
occasionally be taken out of the case and
placed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place to
avoid the possibility of damage due to conden-
sation build-up.
Use a blower or lens brush to remove dust or
fingerprints collected on the lens. If the lens
becomes dirty, remove the dirt particles with a
blower brush, then wipe it off with a clean cot-
ton cloth or tissue paper moistened with lens
cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from
the center to the outside.
SMC PENTAX F AND FA LENSES
Front-ring threads
Focusing ring Distance scale
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—— Depth-oF-field scale
Aperture-A-lock button
Lens-information
contacts
The Pentax FA lenses are primarily designed to
work with the Pentax autofocus SLA (Karz- or
KarF-mount camera), making autofocus shooting
possible. When Pentax FA Power Zoom lenses
are used in combination with the same of the
Z-series cameras the camera features a Power
Zoom System. (Please verify your operating
manual of the camera).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or dirty the lens infor-
mation contacts and AF coupler on the mount
surfaces of the camera and lens, which may
result in failure or malfunction. If this occurs, wipe
the contacts gently with a clean, dry cloth.
« The FA zoom lenses without
the power zoom contacts are
shown in the illustration do not
have power zoom function.
« Do not damage or dirty the
power contacts.
Power zoom contacts
« When using the FA zoom lens on the Karz-
mount Pentax camera for autofocus shooting,
the focusing ring automatically returns to the eo
position after the power is turned off.
« When using the FA lens with a K-mount Pentax
camera having no information contacts, be sure
to set the lens aperture ring to any f-stop other
than A. If set to the “A” position, the lens will
automatically be set to the minimum aperture,
causing improper exposure.
Ka-mount
Lens-information contacts
SMC PENTAX-A LENSES
The "A" (Auto) setting on the SMC Pentax-A lens
is used when the lens is used with a Pentax-KA-
mount camera in its Programmed AE mode, etc.
This setting, however, cannot be used with a
Pentax K-mount camera ( LX, K1000,etc.).
« When using the K-mount lens with a Ka-mount
camera, set the camera to the Aperture-priority
AE Mode or Metered Manual Mode.
« When using the Ka-mount lens with a KarFz- or
KAF- mount camera (autofocus camera), auto-
focus function does not operate.
K-mount
K-mount lens does not have the lens-information
contacts.
LENS ATTACHMENT AND REMOVAL
1. To mount the lens on the camera, align the red
indexes on the lens and camera (see © and @)
and turn the lens clockwise until the lens seats
with a click.
2. To remove the lens, turn the lens counterclock-
wise while pressing the lens-lock-release but-
ton on the camera body.
FOCUSING
— MF
~ AF
To set the autofocus mode on your Autofocus
camera ( Karz- or KaF-mount camera ), slide the
focus mode switch to the AF (autofocus) position.
See the Operating Manual of your camera.
« During autofocus, do not touch the focusing
ring of the lens as this will interfere with proper
lens movement.
To set the manual focus mode, slide the focus
mode switch on your camera to the MF (manual
focus) position. In the MANUAL focus mode, you
can focus the lens by turning the focusing ring
and confirming the Fl signals < through the
viewfinder.
s When using FA lens with the non-Karz- or KaF-
mount camera body, focus the lens by turning
the focusing ring.
To set the aperture to “A” (Auto), align the aper- * When using a K-mount camera having no lens
ture-A index with the white-bar index while push- information contact, set the lens aperture ring
ing the aperture-A lock button. To switch the aper- to a position other than A (auto).
ture to any other f-stop, turn the aperture ring to
the left while pushing the aperture-A lock button.
F-STOP OR F-NUMBER AND CLICK STOPS
There is a white dot next to the maximum
f-number engraved on the lens's aperture ring on
many Pentax lenses. This white dot indicates an
aperture which is darker by one stop (larger num-
ber). The illustration below shows the white dot
next to 14.5 is 1/5.6.
The click-stops between two engraved f-stops are
equivalent to intermediate f-stops. Some lenses
do not have an intermediate click f-stop on the
aperture ring due to limited space between the f-
numbers engraved on the aperture ring.
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LENS HOOD
Pentax lens hoods come in
round and square shapes,
while others are built into the
lens. Make sure to use the
proper size lens hood spe-
cially designed for your lens.
Notes:
When the lens hood is fit-
ted on the front of the lens,
do not use the built-in flash
on your Karz- or Kar-
mount camera, as it may
obstruct the path of the
light coming from the flash,
causing vignetting in the
picture corners.
A lens hood cannot be
attached to the F Fish-Eye
Zoom 17-28mm and A-
15mm 1/3.5 lenses.
Square Hoods
49mm spring-type (PH-SB)
49mm spring-type (PH-SA)
Round Hoods
49mm screw-in-type (PH)
49mm screw-in-type (RH)
RH-RA 49mm screw-in-type
RH-RB 49mm screw-in-type
MH-RA 49mm screw-in-type
RH-RA 52mm screw-in-type
RH-RB 52mm screw-in-type
MH-RB 52mm screw-in-type
—RH-AÁ 58mm screw-in-type
RH-RC 58mm screw-in-type
MH-RA112mm screw-in-type
MH-RB67mm screw-in-type
67mm Special hood
Lens
FA 28mm f/2.8 AL,
FA Soft 28mm f/2.8
FA 50mm f/1.4 & 11.7
Lens
FA 50mm f/1.4 & f/1.7
FA 50mm 1.4 & 11.7
À or F Zoom 35-80mm f/4-5.6
FA Zoom 70-200mm f/4-5.6
À or FA Zoom 80-200mm f/4.7-5.6
FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited
FA Macro 50mm 2.8
A 50mm 11.2
FA Zoom 28-70mm f/4AL
Bellows 100mm 1/4
FA Soft 85mm f/2.8
F or FA 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6
FA Zoom 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6
FA Zoom 28-80mm 1/3.5-5.6
FA Zoom 28-105mm f/4-5.6
FA* 300mm f/2.8ED(IF)
А ог FA 20mm f/2.8
Reflex Zoom 400-600mm {/8-12
Bayonet-type Lens
PH-RBA58 FA 20-35mm f/4AL
PH-RBB67 FA* 24mm f2AL(IF)
MH-RBD67 FA* 85mm 1/1.4(1F)
MH-REB77 FA* 200mm f/2.8ED(IF)
FA* 400mm f/5.6ED(IF)
МН-АВС67 FA* 300mm f/4.5ED(IF)
PH-RBA72 FA Zoom 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6AL(IF)
PH-RBC77 FA* Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8AL
FA* Zoom 80-200mm f2.8ED(IF)
MH-RA112 screw-in-type FA* 300mm f/2.8ED(IF)
PH=Plastic Hood: RH=Rubber Hood: MH=Metal Hood
« The built-in-flash can be used for the 43mm f/1.9 Limited lens even if
the lens hood is attached.
How to Use the Square Hood
1. Attach the square hood to the front of the lens 2. Make sure to keep the top and bottom of the
while pressing the knurled tabs on both sides of hood parallel with the top and bottom covers of
the hood. the camera. Improper fitting will cause
vignetting.
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How to Use the Round Hood
The round hood screws into the front of the lens.
s The FA24mm 2, FABSmm f/1.4, FA200mm
12.8, FA300mm 14.5 and FA400mm 1/5.6
require special lens hoods (see pages 31 and
33).
« A round type rubber hood can be folded when
not in use.
* When the hood is in use for any lenses, do not
use the built-in flash on your camera because
the flash light is blocked by the hood.
How to Use the Built-in Hood
To use a lens with a built-in hood, first extend the
hood to the fullest position. The 600mm f/4 lens
and 250-600mm f/5.6 zoom lenses come in
screw-fixed-type. Extend these hoods while rotat-
ing them for use. See the lens instruction manual
for details.
Lenses with Built-in Hoods
A* 200mm 2.8 ED
FA 135mm f/2.8 (IF)
A* MACRO 200mm 1/4 ED
A* 300mm 12.8 ED(IF)
A* 400mm f/2.8 ED(IF)
A 400mm 15.6
500mm 1/4.5
A* 600mm 15.6 ED(IF)
FA* 600mm f/4 ED(IF)
Reflex 1000mm 1/11
A* 1200mm 178 ED(IF)
Heflex 2000mm 13.5
FA* Zoom 250-600mm {/5.6 ED(IF)
FILTERS
Screw-in Type Filters
This type of filter screws into the front of the lens.
Make sure to use the proper size Pentax filter
specially designed for your lens.
—FA* 300mm f/2.8 ED(IF)
“FA* 600mm #/4 ED(IF)
*“FA* Zoom 250-600mm f/5.6 ED(IF)
49mm | FA2Bmm f/2.8AL, FA Soft28mm f/2.8
FA43mm 1/1.9 Limited
FAS0mm 1/1.4, FASOmm 11.7
FA Zoom 70-200mm f/4-5.6
FA Macro 100mm f/3.5
A or F Zoom 35-80mm f/4.5-5.6
À or F Zoom 80-200mm 1/4,7-5.6
*A* 300mm 2.8 ED(IF}
“AF 400mm 1/2.8 ED(IF)
"А* 00mm 1/5.6 ED(IF)
*A* 1200mm 1/8 ED(IF)
52mm
A 50mm 1/1.2
FA 135mm {/2.8(IF)
FA Soft 85mm 1/2.8
FA Macro 50mm {2.8
FA Zoom 28-70mm 1/4 AL
“500mm 4.5
"Reflex 1000mm 111
“Rellex 2000mm 13.5
58mm
FA Zoom20-35mm 4AL
FA Zoom 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6
FA Zoom 28-105mm f/4-5.6
FA Zoom 80-320mm 1/4.5-5.6
F or FA Zoom 100-300mm {/4.5-5.6
FA Macro 100mm 12.8
A* Macro 200mm {4 ED
67mm
A or FA 20mm 2.8
FA* 24mm f/2AL(IF)
FA* 85mm f/1.4 (IF)
FA* 300mm f/4.5 ED(IF)
FA* Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8AL
Reflex Zoom 400-500mm 18-12
77mm
FA* 200mm f/2.8 ED(IF)
FA* 400mm #/5.6 ED(IF)
A 400mm 15.6
FA* Zoom 80-200mm t/2.8 ED(IF)
“Accepts a filter holder.
Precautions on Filters
« A filter, when attached to your lens, becomes
part of the optical system. Handle it as careful-
ly as you do the lens. Avoid using two filters in
combination, with the exception of the polariz-
ing filters, as a deterioration in image quality
may result.
Using a filter on the FA Zoom 28-70mm lens at
close shooting distance with the focal length
setting wider than 35mm may cause vignetting
in the picture corners.
« À filter cannot be attached to the A Fish Eye
16mm {/2.8, F Fish-Eve Zoom 17-28mm and À
15mm f/3.5 lenses.
Circular Polarizing Filter and Vignetting
When attaching a circular polarizing filter on Karz-
or KAF- mount camera, be sure to use the filter
alone. A circular type polarizing filter consists of
two glass elements, and is thicker than an ordi-
nary filter. For this reason, using the circular type
on a lenses as shown on the table below may
cause vignetting in the picture corners.
52mm FA Zoom 28-70mm f/4AL
58mm FA Zoom 20-35mm f/4AL
FA Zoom 28-80mm {/3.5-5.6
FA Zoom 28-105mm f/4-5.6
67mm FA Zoom 28-70mm {/2.8AL
A or FA 20mm f/2.8
* The FA Zoom 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 AL has a
72mm filter size. However, this filter size is not
available in the PENTAX-range.
Built-in filters
The table below indicates what lenses come with
what built-in filters. As illustrated here, the white
dot on the filter ring indicates “neutral”(transpar-
ent glass) and it should be aligned with index
when no filter is required. No other filters can be
fitted on the front rim of the lenses shown in the
table. To change filters, just turn the filter ring and
align the index with the name of the filter you wish
to use.
16mm
Shift 28mm 3.5
Reflex 1000mm 1711
SMC PENTAX-A
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Attaching gelatine filters
The Fish-Eye 16mm f/2.8 and Shift 28mm f/3.5
accept a gelatine filter on their lens mounts. With
the 16mm lens, unfold the ring-shaped frame off
the magnet, then place the cut-out gelatine filter
on the lens mount and fold the frame back to the
original position, as shown in the top illustration.
With the 28mm lens, insert a gelatine filter
beneath the gelatine filter retainer on the lens
mount, as shown in the bottom illustration.
* Use only one gelatine filter.
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The code numbers for the soft cases of the vari-
ous Pentax FA lenses are shown in the following
table. Specify the lens you have when ordering
the case, referring to this table.
A or FA20mm f/2.8,
FA28mm f/2.8, A 50mm 91.2,
FASOmm 1.4, FAS0mm 1.7,
FA Soft 28mm f/2.8,
A Fish-Eye 16mm /2.8,
Bellows 100mm 1/4
F Fish-Eye Zoom 17-28mm
f/3.5-4.5, FA Zoom 28-70mm f/4AL,
À or F Zoom 35-80mm f/4-5.6
FA135mm f/2.8(1F), FA Macro
50mm /2.8, FA 28-80mm 1/3.5-5.6
FA Zoom 28-105mm f/4-5.6,
F or FA Soft 85mm f/2.8,
A or F Zoom 80-200mm f/4.7-5.6
FA Macro 100mm f/3.5
A* Macro 200mm f/4 ED,
FA Macro 100mm f/2.8
FA 70-200mm f/4-5.6,
FA Zoom 80-320 f/4.5-5.6
FA Zoom 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6
580-80
580-120
580-160
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590-100
A 15mm 1/3.5,
FA* 24mmf/2(IF)
FA Zoom 20-35mm f4AL
590-140 Shift 28mm 1/3.5
590-160 |A* 200mm f/2.8 ED,
FA 300mm f/4.5
FA Zoom 28-200mm f/3.5-
15 6AL(IF)
S100-160 FA* 200mm f/2.8ED(IF)
5120-150 |[FA* 85mm f/1.4(IF),
FA* Zoom28-70mm f/2.8AL
5120-230 FA* Zoom 80-200mm f/2.8ED(IF),
FA* 400mm f/5.6(IF)
5135-340 |FA* 300mm f/2.8ED(IF)
HE-330 A400mm t/5.6
Trunk case |FA* 600mm f/4ED(IF)
FA* Zoom 250-600mm f/5.6ED
A* 300mm f/2.8 ED(IF)
A* 400mm f/2.8 ED(IF)
A* 600mm /5.6 ED(IF)
A* 1200mm f/8 ED(IF)
ZOOM LENS
For FA* Zoom 80-200mm
f/2.8ED(IF) and FA* Zoom
250-600mm 1/5.6 lenses,
refer to their operating manu-
als.
An FA Zoom lenses without
the power supply contacts do
not have the zoom set button
and auto zoom switch.
Zoom set button Focusing ring
Auto zoom
switch
Auto zoom ring
Aperture index
(for shorter focal
length)
Aperture index
(for longer focal
length)
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Some Pentax FA zoom lenses are “two-touch”
type; they have separate focusing and zooming
rings. Set the desired focal length by turning the
power zoom ring. Changing the focal length by
turning the power zoom ring means that the
focusing point may shift slightly. After zooming to
your desired focal length, make sure the image is
in focus by using the focus indication (Focus indi-
cator) in the viewfinder before releasing the shut-
ter.
Note on “Tulip mark ( Ne, y
Zoom lenses that enable you to take a picture at
the close shooting distances normally associated
with fixed focal length lenses, even with the zoom
lens set at a wide-angle position, are provided
with the “Tulip mark y se )" on the focusing ring. In
the range indicated by the tulip mark at a wide-
angle settings, the picture corners may be dark-
ened due to reduced brightness of the edge of
image field.
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Some models of the Z-Series in combination with
FA Power Zoom lenses, feature the following
capabilities (these functions don't work with
cameras of the MZ-series!)
(1) Image Size Tracking
(2) Zoom Clip
(3) Zoom Effect
The Auto Zoom switch and Zoom Set button are
used to select and set the Auto Zoom function: the
Auto Zoom switch has three positions:
P (Power Zoom) = Set to this position when
using the Power Zoom function,
A (Auto Zoom) = Set to this position when
using the Auto Zoom function.
AS (Auto Zoom Set) = Set to this position
when selecting the type of Auto Zoom
Funciton.
« When an FA Power zoom lens is used on the
Karz-mount Pentax camera, the following func-
tions work when the main switch is turned off.
(1) When the lens is used as power zoom, the
lens will automatically zoom to the focal length
setting at which the lens's length becomes
smallest.
(2) When the autofocus function is in use, the
focusing ring will move to the == position.
s On some FA Power zoom lenses, the letters
indicating the three functions for Auto zoom
switch have been changed as follows, but the
usage and functions remain unchanged.
P > PZ
À > AZ
AS > MODE
When combined with non-Karz-mount cam-
eras
« As the Power Zoom function does not work, set
the manual zoom mode. Pull the zoom ring
towards the camera side until the words
“POWER ZOOM" disappear to set the manual
Zoom mode.
When using non-Kare-mount cameras, the
Auto Zoom switch and Zoom Set button do not
work.
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POWER ZOOM RING To set the focal length manually by turning the
To use the lens as a power zoom when mounted power zoom ring, pull the power zoom ring
on the Karz-mount camera, push the power zoom towards you to get out of the “POWER ZOOM"
ring forward until the words “POWER ZOOM" position.
appear beneath the power zoom ring.
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Aperture
To set the aperture of the zoom lens, align the
aperture-A index with the white bar index. The dot
on the lefi-hand side of the white-bar index
serves as an index to align an f-stop other than A
when shooting at a longer focal length. For exam-
ple, when using the Zoom 28-80mm lens and
wishing to set the aperture to 1/8 with the focal
length at 80mm, align “8" on the aperture ring with
this dot.
* To set the aperture to A (Auto), align the aper-
ture-A index with the white-bar index, regardless
of focal length selected.
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HOW TO USE THE INFRARED INDEX
When taking infrared pictures with infrared film
and either a "R2" or “O2” filter, it is necessary to
adjust the focus because the point of focus is not
the same with infrared light as it is with visible
light. As shown above, note the focusing point on
the lens distance scale when viewed through the
viewfinder and then turn the focusing ring until the
point vou noted aligns with the infrared index.
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« Turn the focusing ring in the MANUAL focus
mode only.
e For the exposure control required in this special
photography, see the information supplied with
the infrared film.
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Infrared Index of the Zoom Lens
When taking infrared photographs with a zoom
lens, the amount of focus compensation neces-
sary depends on the focal length setting of the
zoom lens. The distance scale on the zoom lens
has infrared indexes for each focal length. As
shown in the figure, the distance scale of the
zoom lens has infrared indexes for each focal
length. Compensate for the focus according to the
focal length in use (see page 22).
With lenses having indexes only for the longest
and shortest focal length, such as FA Zoom 70-
200mm, obtain the compensation value for inter-
mediate focal length by using the scale as a guide.
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MACRO LENS
Focus-range limiter
Pentax 50mm {2.8 and 100mm {2.8 FA Macro lenses
focus from infinity down to life size (1X). The FA 100mm
ff2.8 lens is equipped with focus range limiter to control
the focusing range. It has an approx. 0.57m (1/4X) to
0.31m (1X) focusing range on the close-distance side;
from infinity to approx. 0.63m on the long-distance side.
Make the best use of this convenient range limiter accord-
ing to the camera-to-subject distance.
* When the focus-range limiter is set to the "MANUAL
position, you can focus the lens manually.
pENTAX 100
MACRO ÿ
Clamp Screw
FA Macro 50mm and
100mm lenses are
equipped with a
clamp screw that is
used when focusing
manually. In manual
CLAMP
close-up photogra-
Magnification Scale
The magnification is indicated by denominators
on the distance scale. "5" indicates “1/5X". When
determining a set magnification, first set the mag-
nification in the MANUAL focus mode and then
adjust the position of the camera by moving the
camera closer or further from the subject.
phy, when using a
copy stand, or in any situation where the lens is
pointing down, turn the clamp screw to the ON
position. The rotation of the focusing ring
becomes tighter, helping to prevent the rotation
of the focusing ring due to the lensis own weight
and to avoid any shift in focus.
* When shooting in the autofocus mode, turn the
clamp screw to the OFF position. Activating the
autofocus mode while the clamp screw is in the
ON position slows down the focusing speed.
For normal use, turn the clamp screw to the
OFF position.
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Focus-Range Limiter
When you set the knob on the focus-range limiter
at “LIMIT” with the distance scale set at es, the
focus range is set to the long distance side (nor-
mal photography), and when you do the same
with the distance scale set at the minimum focus
distance, the focus range is set to the close-dis-
tance side (macro shooting). To clear the setting
of the focus-range limiter, set the knob to “FULL”.
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When the magnification scale is set near 4
(1/4X), the focus range limiter knob may not
turn.
With a KaF2- mount camera, when the focus-
range limiter is set at MANUAL (MF position),
manual focus is possible even if the autofocus
mode is set on the camera.
With a KaF2-mount camera, when the focus-
range limiter is set at MANUAL (MF position),
the shutter cannot be released unless the focus
indication appears in the viewfinder, if the cam-
era is set to the autofocus mode (AF single
mode).
When these macro lenses are used on the KAF-
mount camera, the built-in flash does not fire.
TELEPHOTO LENSES
Holding Telephoto Lenses
Telephoto lenses are longer than standard lens-
es. When using telephoto lens, take care to pre-
vent camera shake, which may result in blurred
pictures. Proper camera/lens holding is the way to
avoid camera shake. Hold the focusing ring
securely with your left hand, and support the cam-
era by pressing it to vour face.
Minimum shutter speed for unblurred pictures
When you are hand-holding your camera, the
surest way to prevent blur is to select a high shut-
ter speed. You can determine a comparatively
safe shutter speed simply by checking the focal
length of your lens. When you use a 135mm tele-
photo lens, select a speed faster than 1/135 sec.
With a 200mm lens, use 1/200 sec. or faster, etc.
As zoom lenses are longer and heavier than sin-
gle focal length lenses, particular attention should
be paid to shutter speed. However, if your hands
and your grip are steady, you may be able to take
unblurred pictures at slower speeds. When you
have to use a relatively slow shutter speed, stabi-
lize your camera/lens combination with a tripod.
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(FA*85mm §/1.4(IF), FA* 200mmf/2.8ED(IF), FA* 300mmf/4.5ED(IF), FA* 400mm #/5.6ED(IF))
> AUTO F <<
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= The illustration depicts the FA* 300mm {/4.5
lens: when using the FA* B5mm f/1.4,
FA* 200mm {2.8 and FA* 400mm {/5.6, the
operation is similar to that of the
FA* 300mm f/4.5.
For FA* 300mm f/2.8 and FA* 600mm f/4 lens-
es, refer to their operating manual.
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FA™ 300mm f/4.5 lens has a focusing ring which
provides autofocus and manual focus setting.
Push the focusing ring or pull it towards you to set
the autofocus or manual focus mode respectively.
When used on the Kar2-mount camera, the man-
ual focus mode is set by setting the manual mode
on the lens even if the autofocus mode is set on
the camera.
When the lens is set to the manual focus position
and the focusing ring is fully rotated to the right or
left to manually focus the lens, it will keep rotating
as no stoppers are provided at the es (infinity) or
shortest distance positions.
« When the focusing ring on the lens is set to the
autofocus position, the focusing ring is locked.
e When used on the KAF-mount camera, set the
same focus mode on the camera and lens.
When the camera is set to the autofocus mode
(AF single) and the lens to manual focus mode,
the shutter cannot be released unless the focus
indication appears in the viewfinder.
Note on = (infinity) Mark (except the 85mm
f/1.4 lens)
The focusing ring of the telephoto lens stops
slightly past the == mark. This is because temper-
ature change causes the focusing point to shift,
making the lens focus on a point past the « mark.
Even when shooting at infinity, be sure the image
is in focus utilizing the focus indicator before
releasing the shutter.
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WIDE-ANGLE LENS (FA* 24mm f/2(IF))
| pentax 24 |
FA* 24mm f/2 lens has a focusing ring which pro-
vides autofocus and manual focus setting. Push
the focusing ring or pull it towards you to set the
autofocus or manual focus mode respectively.
When used on the KaF2- mount camera, the man-
ual focus mode is set by setting the manual mode
on the lens even if the autofocus mode is set on
the camera.
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When the lens is set to manual focus position
and the focusing ring is fully rotated to the right
or left to manually focus the lens, it will keep
rotation as no stoppers are provided at the es or
shortest distance positions.
When the focusing ring on the lens is set to the
autofocus position, the focusing ring is
released, allowing a full 360° rotation and pro-
viding a click stop at each 30° turn.
When used on the KAF-mount camera, set the
same focus mode on the camera and lens.
When the camera is set to the autofocus mode
(AF single) and the lens to the manual mode,
the shutter cannot be released unless the focus
indication appears in the viewfinder.
When used on the non-KAF2- or Kar-mount
camera, focus the lens with the focusing ring.
SPECIAL LENS HOOD
*85mm 1.4 PH-REB67
FA*200mm {2.8
* For more details, refer to page 32
How to attach
The lens hoods are bayonet type, except To attach the hood to the lens, align the hood
MH-RA112 for 300mm f/2.8 and the lens front, then turn the hood clockwise
to lock it in place. To remove it, reverse the
above procedure.
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How to Use the Lens Hood 1. Remove the PL filter window cap by sliding it in
* The hood is designed for use with a polarizing the direction shown. Е
filter or circular polarizing filter, and includes a 2. Turn the outer nm of the polarizing filter or
“PL filter window" for adjusting the polarizing circular polarizing filter from the PL filter
window as shown.
effect. 3. Attach the PL filter window cap.
When attaching the hood, align the white dots
on the lens and hood so that the PL filter
window positions on the bottom. If the PL filter
window is on top, adjustment for a PL filter will
be more difficult.
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The lens hood for the FA* 300mm f/2.6 lens
The lens hood for the FA* 300mm f/2.8 lens is a
screw-in Туре (МН-ВА1 12).
« Always attach the hood to prevent reflections
and flare.
+ When the hood is not in use, fit it over the lens
in reverse position. Turn the hood clockwise to
lock it in place.
The lens hood for the FA* 28-70mm lens and
80-200mm lens
The lens hoods for the 28-70mm lens and 80-
200mm lens are bayonet type (PH-RBC77). To
attach the hood to the lens, align the hood and
lens front, turn the hood clockwise to lock it in
place. To remove it, reverse the above procedure.
* Always attach the hood to avoid internal reflec-
tions.
s When the hood is not in use, fit it over the lens
in the reverse position, Turn the hood clockwise
to lock it in place.
The lens hood for the FA* 85mm 1/1.4,
FA* 200mmf/2.8, FA* 300mmf/4.5 and
FA* 400mm 1/5.6
The lens hoods for the FA* 85mm f/1.4,
FA* 200mmf/2.8 and FA* 300mmf/4.5 and FA*
400mm f/5.6 are bayonet type (MH-RBD67 for the
FA* 85mm f/2.8, MH-RBB77 for the FA* 200mm
12.8 MH-RBC67 for the FA* 300mm f/4.5 and
MH-RBB77 for the FA400mm f/5.6). To attach the
hood to the lens, align the hood to the lens front,
turn the hood clockwise to lock it in place. To
remove it, reverse the above procedure.
+ Except when using the built-in flash, always
attach the hood to prevent reflections and flare.
* When the hood is not in use, fit it over the lens
in the reverse position. Turn the hood clockwise
to lock it in place.
Notes:
« Be sure that the PL filter window cap is in place
if no polarizing filter or circular polarizing filter is
used.
If strong light is entering the PL filter window,
either attach the PL filter window cap or reverse
the position of the PL filter window (to top or
bottom of lens). Strong light entering the PL
filter window will defeat the effect of the lens
hood and prevent the taking of clear, sharp
images.
Vignetting will occur when using a polarizing
filter or a circular polarizing filter at 20 mm focal
length, and the camera-to-subject distance is
about 0.3 m.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN THE FLASH IS USED
Built-in Flash
With the built-in flash in popped-up position, the
flash can be used if no warning indication
appears when the shutter release button is
depressed halfway down. However, some lenses
cause vignetting in the picture corners, even
though warning indication does not appear; some
do not, though the warning indication appears.
For more on this, see page 36 and 37.
« Remove the lens hood when the built-in flash is
used because the flash light will be blocked by
the lens hood.
PENTAX DEDICATED EXTERNAL FLASH
When the FA* 28-70mm f/2.8 AL lens is
attached
« When the Pentax dedicated external flash is
used with the FA 28-70mm lens, do not use the
hood because the flash light will be blocked by
the hood.
COMPATIBILITY OF LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH
[ О = compatible X = incompatible because of vignetting ]
*1 Vignetting will occur with SF series, Z-1/PZ-1 and Z-10/PZ-10 camera.
*2 Vignetting will not occur. But when using the SF series camera, the flash will not be discharged.
*3 When using SF series, Z-1/PZ-1 or Z-10/PZ-10 camera, vignetting will occur at focal lengths between
28 to 38mm. When using Z-1r/PZ-1p camera, vignetting will occur at focal length 28mm if the camera-
to subject distance is closer than 1m.
*4 Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 28-35mm. With the focal length set at 35mm, it will occur
when the camera-to-subject distance is closer than 3m. With the focal length set at 40mm, it will occur
when the camera-to-subject distance is closer than 1m. Vignetting will not occur at focal lengths from
50mm through telephoto
*5 Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 28-70mm.
*6 Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 80-135mm.
*7 Vignetting will not occur if the camera-to -subject distance is greater than 0.7m, even if the inappro-
priate lens warning is blinking. The flash will not discharge when using the lens wider than 35mm or
with the macro lens attached to SF series cameras.
*8 Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 28-35mm. With the focal lengths set at 35mm, it will
occur when the camera-to-subject distance is closer than 1.5m.
*9 Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 80-90mm.
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FISH-EYE
TN CE 2E
SMC Pentax-A Fish Eye 16mm 12.8 7-9 FA. 180°
SMC Pentax-A 15mm f/3.5 12-13 FA. 111°
SMC Pentax-A 20mm f/2.8 9-10 FA, 95°
ULTRA-WIDE-ANGLE SMC Pentax-FA 20mm f/2.8 9-10 FA. 94°
SMC Pentax-FA* 24mm f/2 AL(IF) 9-11 FA. 84°
WIDE-ANGLE SMC Pentax-FA 28mm f/2.8 AL 5-5 FA. 75°
FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited 6-7 FA. 53°
SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2 6-7 FA. 47°
STANDARD SMC Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4 6-7 FA. 47°
SMC Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.7 5-6 FA. 47°
MEDIUM- SMC Pentax-FA* 85mm f/1.4 (IF) 7-8 FA. 28.5%
TELEPHOTO SMC Pentax-FA 135mm f/2.8 (IF) 7-8 FA. 18°
SMC Pentax-A* 200mm §/2.8 ED(IF) 6-6 FA, 19,5°
SMC Pentax-FA+ 200mm f/2.8 ED(IF) 8-9 FA. 12.5°
TELEPHOTO SMC Pentax-A* 300mm f/2.8 ED(IF) 8-8 FA. 8.3"
SMC Pentax-FA+ 300mm f/2.8 ED(IF) 7-10 FA. 8.2°
SMC Pentax FA* 300mm f/4.5 ED(IF) 7-9 FA. 8.2"
sAL = Aspherical lens
ED = Achromatic lens including elements of the Extra-low Dispersion glass
elF = Lens featuring the inner focusing mechanism
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SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECTTO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION
OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
0.2 0.7 22 65 x
0.3 1.0 22 80 x 815 595 21 BI
0.25 0.8 22 70 x 435 245 8.6 67
0.25 0.8 22 70 x 44 255 9.0 67
_ 0.3 1.0 22 725 x 655 405 14.3 67
0.3 1.0 22 65 x 405 185 6.5 49
0.45 1.5 22 64 x 27 155 5.5 49
0.45 1.5 22 645 x 47.5 345 12.2 52
0.45 1.5 22 65 x 37 220 7.8 49
0.45 15 22 65 x 37 170 6.0 49
0.85 2.8 22 79 x 70 550 19.4 67
0.7 2.3 32 68 x 80 375 13.2 52
1.8 5.9 32 91 x 137.5 850 30.0 77
1.2 3.9 32 83 x 134 785 27.7 77
3.0 9.8 32 133 x 236 2970 104.8 49
2.0 6.6 32 123 x 247 2500 88.2 43
2.0 6.6 32 725 x 160 935 33.0 43
FA. = Fully automatioc M = MANUAL ND = Controlled by ND filter
Bl = Filters built-in
Note : Lens length does not include mount portion.
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SMC Pentax-A 400mm f/5.6 FA.
SMC Pentax-A+ 400mm f/2.8ED(1F) 8-8 FA. 6.2°
SMC Pentax-FA* 400mm f/5.6ED(IF) 8-9 FA. 6.2"
SMC Pentax 500mm f/4.5 4-4 M 5°
SMC Pentax-A* 600mm f/5.6ED(IF) 6-8 FA. 4,1
SMC Pentax-FA+ 600mm f/4ED(IF) 7-9 FA. 4.1"
ULTRA-TELEPHOTO | SMC Pentax Reflex 1000mm f/41 4-6 N.D. 25°
SMC Pentax-A* 1200mm f/8ED(IF) 8-9 FA. 2.1“
SMC Pentax Reflex 2000mm f/13.5 6-8 N.D. 1.2"
SMC Pentax-FA MACRO 50mm f/2.8 7-8 FA. 47°
SMC Pentax-FA MACRO 100mm f/2.8 8-9 FA. 24.5"
MACRO SMC Pentax-FA MACRO 100mm f/3.5 4-5 FA. 24 5°
SMC Pentax Bellows 100mm f/4 3-5 FA/M 24 5°
SMC Pentax-A+ MACRO 200mm 4 ED 0-10 FA. 12 5°
SMC Pentax-FA SOFT 28mm 92.8 5-5 *1 75°
SOFT SMC Pentax-F SOFT 85mm f/2.8 4-5 +2 28.5°
SMC Pentax-FA SOFT 85mm f/2.8 4-5 *3 28.5"
*1{/2.8-1/4 Manual diaphragm (Stop down metering)
f/5.6-1/22 Automatic diaphragm (Open aperture metering)
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x 277
1240
2.8 9.2 45 77
4 13 32 165 x 325 6000 211.6 49
2.0 6.6 45 83 x 199 1140 40.2 7
10 33 45 126.5 x 440 3370 118.9 52
5.5 18 45 133 x 386 3280 115.7 49
5.0 16.5 32 176 x 457 7000 247 43
8 26 — 119 x 248 2300 81.1 Bi/52
8 26 45 170 x 684 8580 302.7 49
20 66 — 180 x 530 8000 282.2 Bl/52
0.195 0.64 32 68 x 70 385 13.6 52
0.306 1.0 32 74 x 103.5 600 21.2 58
0.43 1.41 22 68 x 715 220 7.8 49
— — 32 60 40 185 6.5 52
0.55 1.8 32 70.5 x 145 895 31.6 58
0.25 0.82 22 656 x 40.3 195 6.9 49
0.5 1.65 32 66 x 60 300 10.6 52
0.5 1.65 32 66 x 60 305 10.8 52
+2 1/2.8-1/5.6 Manual diaphragm (Stop down metering)
f/5.6-1/32 Automatic diaphragm (Open aperture metering)
*3 1/2.8-1/4.5 Manual diaphragm (Stop down metering)
f/4.5-#/32 Automatic diaphragm (Open aperture metering)
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+4 SMC Pentax-F Fish-Eye ZOOM 17-28mm 1/3.6-4.5
7-9
FA. 180-90°
SMC Pentax-FA ZOOM 20-35mm f/4AL 8-10 FA. 94-63°
SMC Pentax-FA+ ZOOM 28-70mm f/2.8AL 11-14 FA. 75-34.5°
SMC Pentax-FA ZOOM 28-70mm f/4AL 7-9 FA. 75-34.5°
SMC Pentax-FA ZOOM 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 8-8 FA. 75-30.5°
SMC Pentax-FA ZOOM 28-105mm f/4-5.6 11-13 FA. 75-23.5°
SMC Pentax-FA ZOOM 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6AL(IF) 14-16 FA. 75-12.5°
SMC Pentax-A ZOOM 35-80mm f/4.5-5.6 6-7 FA. 63-30.5°
ZOOM SMC Pentax-F ZOOM 35-80mm f/4-5.6 6-7 FA. 63-30.5°
SMC Pentax-FA ZOOM 70-200mm f/4-5.6 8-10 FA. 34.5-12.5°
SMC Pentax-A ZOOM 80-200mm 1/4.7/5.6 7-11 FA. 30.5-12.5°
SMC Pentax-FA+ ZOOM 80-200mm f/2.8ED(IF) 13-16 FA. 30.5-12.5°
SMC Pentax-F ZOOM 80-200mm f/4.7-5.6 7-11 FA. 30.5-12.5°
SMC Pentax-FA ZOOM 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 10-13 FA. 30.5-7.7°
SMC Pentax-FA ZOOM 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 8-12 FA. 24.5-8.2°
SMC Pentax-F ZOOM 100-300mm {/4.5-5.6 8-12 FA. 24.5-8.2°
SMC Pentax-FA* ZOOM 250-600mm f/5.6ED(IF) 16-18 FA. 9.9-4.1°
SMC Pentax Reflex-ZOOM 400-600mm f/8-12 7-12 N.D. 6.2-4.1°
*4 This lens deliberately emphasizes distortion (barrel aberration) of the images at the picture corners
throughout the entire focal length of 17mm to 28mm this allows you to obtain special effect pho-
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tographs different from ordinary photographs.
22.32
: 1.5 x 9.0 —
0.3 1.0 32 69.5 x 68 250 8.6 58
0.43 1.4 22 845 x 104 800 28.2 67
0.4 1.3 22 655 x 66 240 8.5 52
0.5 1.3 22-38 66.5 x 78 275 9.7 58
0.43 1.4 22-32 725 x 955 515 18.2 58
0.52 1.7 22-32 78 x 83 465 16.4 73
0.4 1.3 22-32 65 x 58 185 6.5 49
0.4 1.3 22-32 65 » 58 185 6.5 49
1.1 3.6 32-45 73 x 116.5 465 16.4 49
1.1 3.6 32-38 65 x 975 295 10.4 49
1.4 4.6 32 87.5 x 191.5 1510 55.4 E
1.1 3.6 32-38 65 x 97.5 295 10.4 49
1.5 4.9 32-38 745 x 128 550 19.4 58
1.5 4.9 32-38 73 x 154.5 605 21.3 58
1.5 4.9 32-38 715 x 154.5 605 21.3 58
3.5 11.5 32 134 x 442 5050 198 43(112)
3 9.8 — 82 x 108 730 25.8 —
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