Pentax INTERCHANGEABLE LENS User Manual

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This operating manual applies to all of the smc
PENTAX FA, FA J and F lenses.
※In this manual, smc PENTAX FA lens is referred
to as FA lens.
※Please also read your camera's operating manual.
※Illustrations shown herein may differ from the
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Pentax INTERCHANGEABLE LENS Specifications

General

Brand	Pentax
Model	INTERCHANGEABLE LENS
Category	Camera Lens
Language	English

Summary

Safe Use and Precautions

Safety Symbol Definitions

Explains the meaning and implications of WARNING and CAUTION symbols for user safety.

Critical Safety Guidelines

Outlines essential safety measures for lens operation, including sun exposure and strap use.

Lens Precautions and Maintenance

Storage and Environmental Care

Handling and Cleaning Procedures

Lens Mount and Camera Compatibility

Mount Types and Contact Features

Explains KAF, KAF2, KA, and K mounts and their features like AF coupler and contacts.

Compatibility Considerations

Details specific mount compatibility issues, including aperture control and lens types without aperture rings.

Mounting and Removing Lenses

Lens Mounting Procedure

Step-by-step guide on how to attach a lens to the camera body correctly.

Lens Removal Procedure

Instructions on how to safely detach a lens from the camera body.

Aperture Control Methods

Setting Aperture to "A" (Auto)

How to set the lens aperture to the automatic "A" position using the ring.

Manual Aperture Setting

Focusing Operations

Setting Focus Modes (AF/MF)

How to switch between Autofocus (AF) and Manual Focus (MF) modes on the camera body.

Manual Focus Adjustments

Techniques for manual focusing, including using the focus indicator and specific lens notes.

Lens Hood Selection and Use

Choosing the Correct Lens Hood

Filter Usage and Precautions

Filter Attachment and Compatibility

Zoom Lens Operation

Zoom Lens Controls

Identifies and explains controls like zoom set button, auto zoom switch, and aperture index.

Zoom Lens Features

Power Zoom Lens Functions

Auto Zoom Features

Details advanced auto zoom functions like clip mode and image size tracking.

Auto Zoom Controls

Explains the operation of the auto zoom switch and zoom set button.

Engaging Power Zoom Mode

How to activate and use the power zoom function by pushing the zoom ring forward.

Engaging Manual Zoom Mode

How to switch to manual zoom by pulling the zoom ring back.

Zoom Lens Aperture Control

Manual Aperture Adjustment

How to set aperture manually using the aperture index and white-bar index.

Auto Aperture ("A") Position

How to set the aperture to automatic mode using the aperture-A index.

Macro Lens Features

Macro Lens Components

Focus-Range Limiter Function

Setting the Focus-Range Limiter

Focus-Range Limiter Operation

Clamp Screw Functionality

Wide-Angle Lens Operation

Focusing with Wide-Angle Lenses

Focus Mode Compatibility

Telephoto Lens Focusing

Telephoto Focus Mode Settings

Telephoto Focus Compatibility

Flash Usage Precautions

Built-in Flash Considerations

Advice on using the built-in flash, including potential vignetting and lens hood interference.

External Flash with Lens Hoods

Lens Specifications Overview

Technical Specifications Table

External Dimensions and Filter Size

Zoom Lens Specifications

Built-in Flash Lens Compatibility

Compatibility Chart (Part 1)

Lists lens names and their compatibility with built-in flash across different camera series.

Compatibility Chart (Part 2)

Continues the compatibility table for lenses with built-in flash, including specific vignetting notes.