Owner's Manual

User's Manual
Before using this product, please read these instructions carefu l ly. You wi ll also need to
consul t the camera manua l
• This lens is intended exclusively for use wi th mirrorless cameras featu r ing a Nikon Z
mount.
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read "For Your Safety ·
initsent iretybeforeusingthisproduct.
Keep these safety instruc t iOns where all !hose who use this prcduct will read them.
~ WARNING: Failur e to ob s erv e th e pr eca utions mark ed with this Ic on co uld
res ultind e ath or seve re inju ry.
Lt CAUTION: failure to ob se rv e the pr ec autions marked with this i co n co uld
r es ult in Injury or property da mag e.
Li:', WARNING
• Do not disassemble or modify this product.
Do not touch internal parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or
other accide nt.
Fai l ure to observe these precautions cou ld result in electric shock or other injury.
• Sh ou ld you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke,
h eat or unu sual odors, immedi ate ly di sco nn ect the came ra power so urce .
Continued operation could result in fire, bums or other injury.
• Keep dry.
Do not handle with we t hand s.
Fai l ure to observe these precautions cou ld result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not u se this product in the pr ese n ce of fl ammable dust or gas such as
propane, gasoline or aerosols.
Fai l ure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire
• Do not directly view the s un or other bright light so urc e t hr oug h the len s.
Fai l ure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairmen t
• K ee p this product out of r each of children.
Fai l ure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In
addition, note that smal l parts constitu te a choking hazard. Should a chi ld swallow
any part of this product, seek immediate medieal at tention.
• Do not handle with bare hand s in lo cations exposed to ext rem ely high or
low temperatures.
Fai l ure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.
Li:'. CAUTION
• Do not l eave the lens p oi nt ed at the s un or other st ro ng light so ur ces.
Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product's internal parts
When shooting ~klit subjects, keep the sun wel l out of the frame .
Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause
'"
• Do not l eave the product wh ere it wi ll be exposed to ext r eme ly high
t empe ratur es, for an ex te nd ed period s uch as in an enc lo sed automobile
or in direct sunlig ht .
Fai l ure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
• Do not transport cameras or len ses with tripods or si milar accessories
at tache d.
Fai l ure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction
I Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operat i on is subject to the
folkiwing two conditions: (1) this deviee may not cause ha r mful i nterference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
Feder al Communications Commi ss ion (FCC) Radio Frequency Interfere nc e
Statement
This equ i pment has been tested and found to comply with the li mits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These lim i ts are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential insta ll ation. This
equipment genera t es, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not i ns t alled
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However. there is no guarantee that i nterference w il l not occur in a
pa r ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to rad io or
television recep t ion, which can be dete r mined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user ls encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of t he following
measures:
• Reo r ient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di ffe r ent from that to which the
receiver is connected
• Consult the dea l er or an expe ri enced radio/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifica tion s
The FCC 1tquiies the u,er to be IKJtified thdl any cl1<111g~s or mudifJCillions maut' tu
this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's
authority to operate the equ i pment.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: [phone]
I Notice for Cu s tomers In Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
Using the lens
I Parts of the lens : Names and Functions
Refer to the diagram on the left edge of this shee t
CD ~;:k hood mount i ng
Use when attach i ng the lens hood
@ Zoom ring
Rotate to zoom in or out. Be sure to extend the
lens before use.
@ Focal length scale Determine the approximate focal length when
@ Focal length mark zooming the lens in or out.
@ Contro l ring
@ Lens moun t ing mark
Q) CPU contacts
® Leos hood"
@ Lens hood l ock mark
@ ~;t k hood alignment
@ Lenscap{frontcap)
@ Lenscap(rearcap)
*Ava il able separately.
A utof ocus mode selected : In autofocus mode, ro-
tate the ring to adjust a sett i ng such as Foc us
(MIA ) or Ape rtur e assigned using the camera.
For more information, see the description of
Cus tom contro l s/ Cu sto m co ntrol assignmen t/ Cus-
t omco ntrol s(s h ooting) inthecameraman ual
Manua l focus mod e selec t ed : Rotate the ring to
focus.
Use when mounting t he lens on the camera
Used to transfer data to and from the camera
Lens hoods block stray light that would other-
wise cause fla re or ghosting. They also serve to
protect the lens.
Use when attach i nq the lens hood.
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~ Attachment and Removal
Attaching the lens
[I] Turn the camera off, remove the body cap, and detach the rear lens cap.
[gJ Position the lens on t he camera body, keep i ng the mounting mark on the lens
aligned wi th the moun t ing mark on the camera body, and then rotate the lens
counterclockwise until it dicks into place.
Removingfflelem
[I] Turnthecameraoff.
[gJ Press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockw i se.
€) Before U se
The lens is retractable and must be extended before use. Rotate the zoom ri ng as
shown unti l the lens dicks into the extended position. Pictures can only be taken
when the focal length mark points to positions between 24 and SO on the focal
length scale.
To re t ract the lens, rotate the zoom ri ng in the opposite directio n, stopping when
you reach the (e J position on the focal length scale.
If the camera is turned on with the lens retracted, a warning will be displayed.
Extend the lens before use
@ Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood
Align the lens hood mounting mark with the lens hood alignment mark (0 )
and then rota re rhe hood (8 ) until the mounting mark is aligned with the lens
hood lock mark (0 )
To remove the hood, reverse the above steps.
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Lens hood mounting mark
When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the lens hco::I alignment mark
(e J and avoid gr ipping the front of the hood too tig h tly. The hood can be reversed
and mounted on the l ens when not in use.
I Using the lens on Cameras with a Built-in Flash
Shadows will be visible in photos where the light from the built-in flash is obscured by
the lens or lens hood. Remove the lens hood before shooting .
I When the lens Is Attached
The focus position may change if you turn the came ra off and t hen on aga in after fo-
cus i ng. If you have focused on a pre-selected location while waiting for your subject to
appear, we recommend that you do not turn the camera off until the picture is taken
Precautions for Use
- Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood
, Keep the CPU coo tacts clean
• Replace the lens caps when the lens is not in use.
- To protect the interiOf of the l ens, store it out of direct sunlight.
• Do not leave the l ens in humid locations or in locations in which it may be exposed to
moisture. Rusting of the Internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
- Do not leave the l ens next to open flames or in other extremely hot locations. Ex-
treme heat cou ld damage or warp exterior parts made from reinforced plastic.
• Rapid changes in temperature may cause damaging condensation i nside and ou t side
the lens. Before taking the lens from a warm toa cold environment or vice versa, place
it in a bag or plastic case to slow the change in tempera t ure.
• We recommend that you place the lens in its case to protect it from scratches during
transport
Lens Care
• Removing dust is normally sufficient to clean the glass su r faces of t he lens
, Smudges, fingerprints, and other oily stains can be removed from the lens surface
using a soft, clea n cotton clo th or lens cleaning tissue lightly dampened with a small
amount of ethanol or lens cleaner. Wipe gently from the center outwards in a ci rcular
motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the ~ns with your lingers.
- Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
• Neutral Color (NC) filters (ava il able separately) and the like can be used to protect t he
front lens element.
• If the lens wil l not be used for an extended period, store it in a coo l, dry location to
prevent mold and rust. Do not store in dire<t sunlight or with naphtha Of camphor
mothballs.
Accessories
I Supplied Accessories
• LC-52B lensCap(frontcap)
• LF-Nl LensCap(rearcap)
I Compatible Access ories
, HB-98 Lens Hood
• CL-C4LensCase
- 52mmscrew-onfilters
E:!iiFilters
• Useonlyonefiltera t atlme.
- RemO'lelhelenstoo:lt:.!foreattachlngfilt e rsorrota ti ngcircu la rJX)la r il i ogfil t ers.
[Specifications
Mo unt
Focal length
Max imum
ape rture
NikonZmount
24-SOmm
f/4-6.3
Lens constr u ction 11 elements in 10groups(including2E0elementsand3asphericalelements)
Angle ofview • FX forma t: 84° - 47°
• DXformat:61° - 31°30'
Fo ca ll en gthsca le Graduatedinmillimeters(24,28,35,«:1,50)
F ocusingsystem lnternalfocusingsystem
Mi nimum focus
distance
0.35 m (1.15ft) from focal plane at a ll zoom positions
Diaphragmblades 7(roundeddiaph r agmopeniog)
Apert ur erange , 24mmzoomposition:f/4-22
, 50mmzoomposition:f/6.3-36
::~er-attachme nt 52 mm (P = 0.75mm)
Dimensions
Weight
Approx. 73.5 mm (2.91n.) maximum diameter x 51 mm (2.1 In.)
(dlstaoce from camera lens mo un flange when lens IS retroeted)
Appro x .19Sg(6.9oz)
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Nikon reserves the nght to change the appearance, speoficatJons, and performance of this
product ar any time and without prior notice.
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