Vivitar Camera Lens VIV 35MM P User Manual

35mm High Speed Aspherical Lens  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
VIV-35MM-P  
 
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED  
STEP 1. Package the product and relevant accessories carefully, using ample padding materials and a sturdy  
mailing container to prevent damage in transit.  
STEP 2. Include in package:  
a) Evidence of date and place of original purchase (for example, a copy of your sales receipt).  
b) Detailed description of your problem.  
c) When possible, a sample evidencing the problem.  
STEP 3. Return item (insured) to: (in the U.S.):  
Vivitar  
(in the U.K.)  
Sakar UK  
Attn: Technical Support  
195 Carter Drive  
Edison NJ 08817  
2D Siskin Parkway East  
CV3 4PE, UK  
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When service is complete, the product will be returned to you shipping prepaid. In the event the product is  
deemed to be not faulty or the defect is a result in wear and tear, Vivitar may levy a handling charge for the  
TECHNICAL SUPPORT  
support team members will answer your questions. For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the  
free number.  
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Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing the VIV-35MM-P High Speed Aspherical Lens. This lens will provide you with  
many unique and exciting photo taking opportunities which we hope you will enjoy.  
Features of Your Lens:  
-A floating design that will provide you with sharp images for both long shots and close up shots  
-A single glass aspherical lens which can give you crisp looking shots even at periphery angles.  
-Two high refraction lenses made of premium optical glass.  
-An ultra-multi-coating (UMC) design that suppresses ghosting and delivers clear images.  
-Eight aperture stops, enabling effective out-focusing  
-Can be used with Pentax film and digital SLR cameras  
Your 35mm High Speed Aspherical Lens is designed with its own mount. Users can take photographs  
easily without installing an additional adaptor by mounting the lens directly onto the camera.  
Please read these directions prior to using your lens.  
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A Quick Look at Your Device  
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1. Lens Ring Mount (camera locking area)  
2. Aperture Value Scale  
3. Distance Scale  
4. Focus Scaling Ring  
5. Focusing Ring  
6. Hood Locking Tube  
7. Hood  
8. Depth of Field Scale  
9. Aperture Adjustment Ring  
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Your VIV-35MM-P lens is uniquely designed for Pentax digital SLR cameras.  
Attaching Your Lens to Your Camera  
Hold the hood of the lens gently, and align the depth of field scale of the lens with the lens  
attachment reference point on of the camera. Next, push the lens into the camera and turn the  
lens carefully until it makes a clicking sound, and the depth of field scale is positioned on the  
upper part of the camera.  
Detaching Your Lens from Your Camera  
Hold the hood of the lens gently, and press the lens release button on the camera.  
Turn the lens in the opposite direction as when attaching, and carefully pull it out.  
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Focus Adjustment  
You can adjust the focus of the subject you are photographing by turning the focusing  
ring on your lens, as it is an MF (manual focus) adjustment lens. To do so,  
please follow the steps below:  
1. When focusing on a subject from a long distance, turn the focus ring to the right  
(1 to ∞) and focus on the clearest subject by using the indication signal on the camera or  
by checking visually.  
2. When focusing on a subject from a short distance, turn the focus ring to the left  
(∞ to 1) and focus on the clearest subject by using the indication signal on the camera or  
by checking visually.  
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Brightness Control  
You can set the amount of brightness you want by turning the aperture adjustment ring when  
using your lens.  
[Aperture adjustment ring markings]  
When you turn the aperture adjustment ring between 22, 16, 11, 8, 5.6, 4, 2.8, 2 and 1.4 you are  
making 1 stop each turn. Brightness can be set more precisely by making half stops as well (see  
below).  
5.6 and 8 are 1 stop apart (1EV).  
Set a 0.5 stop (0.5EV) between 5.6 and 8  
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Camera Settings  
Some cameras require special settings when using this lens. Please read the information  
below and set your camera accordingly.  
Av mode: the mounts on your lens supports Av mode.  
1) Allign the A mode indicator to the depth of field scale by pressing the A button on the  
aperture adjustment ring of the lens.  
2)Set the mode dial of the camera to ‘Av’.  
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Camera Settings (continued)  
3. Set the focus adjustment  
lever of the camera to MF  
4. Set the menu on the camera.  
5. Adjust the brightness by turning the dial at the  
back of the camera.  
(The camera settings discussed apply to the Pentax K20D camera. Settings for the  
camera or the menu may be changed depending on the model or due to a menu  
upgrade. Refer to your camera manual or contact the camera manufacturer for more  
detailed information.)  
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Mounting the Hood  
The hood has a bayonet system, which  
guarantees speedy, efficient, safe and precise  
installation and will help you take shots that are  
free of flaring and ghosting. Allign the  
attachment reference point on the hood with the  
reference point on the lens. Push the hood  
onto the lens and turn the hood to the right until  
it makes a clicking sound.  
Specifications  
-Uses 77mm Filters  
-35mm f/1.4  
-Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.3m (1ft)  
-Maximum Diameter: 83mm  
-Construction: 12 Elements in 10 Groups  
-Aperture Range F1.4-22  
-Diagonal View Angle: 63°  
-Weight: 1.64lb  
-Diameter x Length: 83 x 110mm  
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Troubleshooting  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
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Caution  
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Caution  
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