5 Year Extended

smc PENTAX-D FA INTERCHANGEABLE LENS OPERATING MANUAL

FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the smc PENTAX-D FA lens. The smc PENTAX-D FA lens is an interchangeable lens for Pentax SLR cameras. Its image circle covers the 35mm film format, and it also obtains optimum image clarity with Pentax digital SLR cameras. When the lens is used with an -series digital SLR camera, the Quick-Shift Focus System enables manual touch-up focusing after autofocus is achieved. For details, see page 12. Before using the lens, read this manual carefully for proper use. Also refer to your camera’s manual for more information. In this operating manual, “smc PENTAX-D FA lens” is shortened to “D FA lens.” The items appearing in the illustrations may look different from the actual product. PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.

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 CAUTION

This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in serious injury to the user. This mark 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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PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE

1. Storage and mildew prevention • Take the lens out of the protective case or camera bag, and store it in a dry, wellventilated place. • Avoid storing the lens in a poorly ventilated location 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 in a dry cabinet, airtight container, or plastic bag. (Leaving a saturated desiccant in the storage container can cause damage to the lens. Be sure to read the instructions that came with the desiccant before use.) 2. The lens is not waterproof. When using the lens in a rain or mist, be careful not to allow it to get wet. 3. Never use any organic 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.

3 5. Avoid subjecting the lens to rapid changes in temperature, otherwise condensation can occur on both the inside and the outside of the lens. Put the lens in a plastic bag or camera bag, and take it out after the lens has reached ambient temperature. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Have the lens inspected by a dealer every one or two years to maintain its high performance.

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CONTENTS

° FOREWORD ° FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS ··········································································· 1 ° PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE ····················································· 2 ° smc PENTAX-D FA LENS ······················································································· 6 • About the Lens Mount ································································································ 7 • Camera / Lens Mount Compatibility ············································································· 8 ° MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS ··························································· 9 ° FOCUSING ·······································