User Manual

Design concept that stimulates shooting enjoyment
Design concept that achieves integration of the
lens and body 1
Paints and texture used for connecting parts are common to
both lenses and the camera body. A refined impression of unity is
projected whichever lens is attached to the body.
Silver-colored line 2
The silver-colored line is featured on the lens barrel of S-Line
models as a symbol of high-grade lenses. The diamond-cut of
the dark silver line projects refined brilliance when viewed from
certain directions to emphasize the presence of the S-Line lenses
in a dignified way.
NIKKOR emblem 3
The NIKKOR emblem is employed on the lens barrel. For S-Line
lenses, the decorative “S” emblem is also featured.
Inscribed letters 4
Focal length and maximum aperture are inscribed on the lens
barrel of the S-Line models. Especially for the Noct, the specific
name is also inscribed and colored. The inscribed letters produce
a refined impression and ensure legibility over a long period.
Lens information panel 5
An organic EL lens information panel is incorporated in some
S-Line lenses that enables quick confirmation of aperture, focus
distance, depth of field, etc. without looking into the viewfinder.
The display information can be easily viewed even in dark
situations.
Metallic finish 6
Metallic material is used for the connecting sections of the S-Line
lenses to enhance the high-quality feel of the series. Specifically
for the Noct, every part is finished with metal cutting work that
gives the impression of being machined from a metal ingot to
emphasize the refined texture.
Flocking inside the hood 7
For the higher-class models of the S-Line series such as the Noct,
the inside of the lens hood is felt-lined. While emphasizing a
feel of high quality, it contributes to delivering clear rendering by
preventing light reflection inside the hood.
Knurling 8
Knurling for the zoom ring, focus ring and control ring was
designed in pursuit of natural finger reach and accurate
operability while considering the basic concept of each lens.
To ensure smooth shooting for both stills and movies, even
such details as material, pitch width and groove shape were
intensively investigated and verified using a tremendous number
of trial models to achieve the ideal design
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