Reference Guide • Read this document thoroughly before using the product. • To ensure proper use of the product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page 4). • After reading this document, keep it readily accessible for future reference.
Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................3 Before You Begin....................................................................................................................................... 3 For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................... 4 Using the Lens ......................................
Introduction Before You Begin Before using this product, please read these instructions carefully. You will also need to consult the documentation provided with the camera. ･ This lens is intended exclusively for use with mirrorless cameras featuring a Nikon Z mount. ･ Update the camera firmware to the latest version. With earlier versions, the camera may fail to detect the lens correctly and some features may not be available.
For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. After reading these safety instructions, keep them readily accessible for future reference. WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury. CAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in injury or property damage. WARNING Do not disassemble or modify this product.
Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite. CAUTION Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources. Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause fire.
Using the Lens Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions The parts of the lens are listed below. 1 Lens hood mounting mark Use when attaching the lens hood. 0 “Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.
3 Focus ring Use for manual focus. ･ When focusing using autofocus, you can adjust focus manually by rotating the ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 4 Control ring Rotate to adjust a setting such as [Aperture] or [Exposure compensation] assigned using the camera. For more information, see the description of [Custom control assignment], [Custom controls], or [Custom controls (shooting)] in the documentation provided with the camera.
5 Lens mounting mark Use when mounting the lens on the camera. 0 “Attachment and Removal” (p.11) 6 Rubber lens-mount gasket Helps prevent the ingress of water droplets or dust along the surfaces where the lens and camera meet when the lens is mounted on the camera.* * There is no guarantee that the gasket is completely proof against the ingress of water droplets or dust in all circumstances. 7 CPU contacts Used to transfer data to and from the camera.
10 Lens hood Lens hoods reduce stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting. They also serve to protect the lens. 0 “Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.14) 11 Lens hood lock mark Use when attaching the lens hood. 0 “Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.14) 12 Lens hood alignment mark Use when attaching the lens hood. 0 “Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.14) 13 Lens hood lock release button Use when removing the lens hood. 0 “Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.
14 Lens cap (front cap) 15 Lens cap (rear cap) 10 Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
Attachment and Removal Attaching the Lens 1. Turn the camera off, remove the body cap, and detach the rear lens cap.
2. Position the lens on the camera body, keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body (q), and then rotate the lens in the direction shown (w) until it clicks into place. So that you don’t accidentally drop the lens during attachment or removal, we recommend that you hold it by the rubber grip at its outer end.
Removing the Lens 1. Turn the camera off. 2. Press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens in the direction shown (w).
Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood Attaching the Lens Hood ･ Align the lens hood alignment mark with the lens hood mounting mark (q) and then rotate the lens hood in the direction shown (w) until the mounting mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (e). 1 2 3 Lens hood alignment mark Lens hood mounting mark Lens hood lock mark ･ Gripping the front too tightly makes the lens hood difficult to attach or remove.
･ The lens hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use. D Reversing the Lens Hood Keeping your finger and thumb wrapped around the lens hood, gently grip the knurled surface and rotate the hood until it clicks into place in the reversed position.
Removing the Lens Hood ･ Keeping the lens hood lock release button pressed (q), rotate the lens hood in the direction shown (w) and remove it from the lens (e). 1 Lens hood lock release button ･ The same procedure can be used when the lens hood is reversed.
Precautions for Use ･ Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens caps or lens hood. ･ Keep the CPU contacts clean. ･ Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair. ･ Reattach the lens caps when the lens is not in use. ･ Do not leave the lens in humid locations or in locations in which it may be exposed to moisture. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Lens Maintenance ･ Removing dust is normally sufficient to clean the glass surfaces of the lens. ･ Smudges, fingerprints, and other oily stains can be removed using a soft, clean cotton cloth or third-party lens cleaning tissue lightly dampened with a small amount of ethanol or third-party lens cleaner; clean from the center outwards in a circular motion. Be sure to clean evenly and thoroughly without leaving smears. ･ Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
Technical Notes Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators The lens or lens hood may block the light from the camera AF-assist illuminator. ･ For the information on using the lens with cameras that have built-in AF-assist illuminators, visit the site below. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.
Using the Lens on Cameras with a Built-in Flash Shadows will be visible in photos where light from the built-in flash is obscured by the lens or lens hood. Remove the lens hood before shooting. Note, however, that depending on the distance to the subject and lens focal length, shadows may appear even when the lens hood is removed. ･ For information on the subject distances and focal lengths at which shadows will not appear in photos taken with a built-in flash, visit the site below. https://downloadcenter.
Accessories Supplied Accessories ･ LC-82B Lens Cap (front cap) ･ LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap) ･ HB-108 Lens Hood ･ CL-C2 Lens Case D Using the Lens Case ･ The case is intended to protect the lens from scratches, not from falls or other physical shocks. ･ The case is not water resistant. ･ The material used in the case may fade, bleed, stretch, shrink, or change color when rubbed or wet. ･ Remove dust with a soft brush. ･ Water and stains can be removed from the surface with a soft, dry cloth.
Other Compatible Accessories 82 mm filters D Filters ･ Use only one filter at a time. ･ Remove the lens hood before attaching filters. You will also need to remove the lens hood before rotating circular polarizing filters.
Specifications Mount Nikon Z mount Focal length 135 mm Maximum aperture f/1.8 Lens construction 16 elements in 14 groups (4 ED elements, 1 aspherical element, 1 SR element, and elements with mesoamorphous and ARNEO coats) Angle of view Focusing system FX format: 18°10’ DX format: 12° Internal focusing system Minimum focus distance (measured from focal 0.82 m (2.69 ft) plane) Maximum reproduction ratio 0.2× Diaphragm blades 11 (rounded diaphragm opening) Aperture range f/1.
･ Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice.
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notices for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B) Notices for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: ･ This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
