Nikon 05420052 AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm fi2.8E ED VR Lens User Manual

June 5, 2024
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Nikon 05420052 AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm fi2.8E ED VR Lens

Before using this product, please carefully read both these instructions and the camera manual.

Note:
When mounted on a DX-format digital single-lens reflex camera such as the D7200 or D5500, this lens has an angle of view of 61°-22° 50′ and a focal length equivalent to 36-105 mm (35 mm format).

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

  • Do not disassemble or modify. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, avoid touching exposed parts. Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or another injury.
  • Turn the camera off immediately in the event of a malfunction. Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment, immediately unplug the AC adapter and remove the camera battery, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in fire or injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
  • Keep dry. Do not expose the product to water or handle it with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.
  • Do not use in the presence of flammable gas. Operating the equipment at the filing stations or in the presence of propane or other flammable gas or dust could result in an explosion or fire.
  • Do not look at the sun through the lens or the camera viewfinder. Viewing the sun or another bright light source through the lens or viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

CAUTIONS

  • Keep out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.
  • Do not focus sunlight through the lens. Sunlight focused through the lens could cause a fire. When shooting backlit subjects keep the sun well out of the frame; if the lens will not be used for an extended period, replace the lens caps and store them out of direct sunlight.
  • Do not overheat. Do not leave the product in locations exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed vehicle in direct sunlight, or wrap the product in a towel or handkerchief or otherwise cover the product while it is in use. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or product malfunction.

Notice for Customers in Canada
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Parts of the Lens

  1. Lens hood mounting mark
  2. Focus ring
  3. Focus distance indicator
  4. Focus distance mark
  5. Focal length mark
  6. Focal length scale
  7. Zoom ring
  8. Lens mounting mark
  9. Rubber lens-mount gasket
  10. CPU contacts
  11. Focus-mode switch
  12. Vibration reduction switch
  13. Lens hood
  14. Lens hood lock mark
  15. Lens hood lock release button
  16. Lens hood alignment mark

Compatibility

This lens can be used with D4-series, D3-series, Dí, D810-series, D800-series, D750, D700, D610, D600, D300-series, D7200, D7 100, D7000, DSs0, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3300, D3200, and D3100 cameras. For up-to-date information on compatible cameras, see our latest catalogs or visit the Nikon website for your area.

Focus

Supported focus modes are shown in the following table (for information on camera focus modes, see the camera manual).Nikon-05420052-AF-S-Nikkor-24
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MA (Autofocus with Manual Override)
To focus using autofocus with manual override (M/A):

  1. Slide the lens focus-mode switch to M/A.
  2. Focus.
    If desired, autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the lens focus ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (or, it the camera is equipped with an AF-ON button, while the AF-ON button is pressed). To refocus using autofocus, press the shutter-release button halfway or press the AF-ON button again.

Zoom and Depth of Field
Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length and frame the photograph. If the camera offers a depth-of-field preview (stop-down), the depth of field can be previewed in the viewfinder.

Note:
Note that the focus distance indicator is intended only as a guide and may not accurately show the distance to the subject and may, due to depth of field or other factors, not show oo when the camera is focused on a distant object.

Aperture
The aperture is adjusted using camera controls. The frame rate may drop at some apertures.

Built-in Flash Units
The minimum focus distances at which the lens can be used with built-in camera flash units without vignetting are given below.Nikon-05420052-AF-S-Nikkor-24
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The Lens hood is not attached. Vignetting refers to shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash. For the latest information on vignetting with this lens, see the camera manual.

Vibration Reduction (VR)

Vibration reduction (VR) reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing shutter speeds up to 4.0 stops slower than would otherwise be the case, increasing the range of shutter speeds available. The effects of VR on the shutter speed are measured in a NORMAL mode according to Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards; FX-format lenses are measured using FX-format digital cameras, DX-format lenses using DX-format cameras Zoom lenses are measured at maximum zoom.

Using the Vibration Reduction Switch

  • Select OFF to turn vibration reduction off.
  • Select NORMAL for enhanced vibration reduction when pho- tographing stationary subjects. Vibration reduction takes effect when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
  • Select ACTIVE to reduce the effects of vibration when shooting from a moving vehicle, and in other situations with active camera motion. Vibration reduction takes ef- fect when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Using Vibration Reduction: Notes

  • When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button halfway and wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
  • When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction.
  • Slide the vibration reduction mode switch to NORMAL for panning shots. When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for ex- ample, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc.
  • Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect. If the power to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is on, the lens may rattle when shaken. This is not a malfunction and can be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on.
  • If the camera is equipped with a built-in flash, vibration reduction will be disabled while the flash charges.
  • NORMAL and ACTIVE vibration reduction can reduce blur when the camera is mounted on a tripod. OFF may however produce better results in some cases depending on the type of tripod and on shooting conditions.
  • NORMAL and ACTIVE are recommended if the camera is mounted on a monopod.

The Lens Hood

The lens hoods protect the lens and block stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting.

Attaching the Hood

Align the lens hood mounting mark with the lens hood alignment mark (and then rotate the hood (until the mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark.

When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the symbol on its base and avoid gripping it too tightly. Vignetting may occur if the hood is not correctly attached. The hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use.

Detaching the Hood
Press the lens hood lock release button. rotate the hood in the direction shown by the arrow (), and remove it as shown.

Lens Care

  • The lens returns to maximum aperture when removed from the camera. To protect the interior of the lens, store it out of direct sunlight or replace the lens caps.
  • Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the 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.
  • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces.
  • The fluorine-coated front and rear elements of the teleconverter can be cleaned simply by wiping them with a dry cloth. Smudges and fingerprints can be removed using a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens cleaning9 tissue; clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass surface with your fingers. to remove stubborn stains, wipe gently using a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of distilled water, ethanol, or lens cleaner. Drop-shaped stains on the water- and oil-repellent fluorine-coated elements can be removed with a dry cloth.
  • Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
  • The lens hood or NC filters can be used to protect the front lens element.
  • Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its flexible pouch.
  • If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent mold and rust. Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.
  • Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irrepa- rable damage.
  • Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from reinforced plastic.

Supplied Accessories

  • 82 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-82
  • Rear Lens Cap LF-4
  • Bayonet Hood HB-74
  • Lens Case CL-M3

Compatible Accessories

  • 82 mm screw-on filters

Specifications

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Nikon reserves the right to change the factions of the hardware described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.

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Retain this International Warranty with proof of purchase (bill of sale) for your records

Nikon Corp. LENS ONE YEAR WORLDWIDE LIMITED WARRANTY

(Excluding the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands)

Welcome to the worldwide family of Nikon owners
Your Nikon equipment has been manufactured to the highest quality standards by NIKON CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan. This limited warranty entitles the original consumer purchaser to international warranty protection in accordance with these terms and conditions. It affords the original consumer purchaser warranty protection outside the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Such warranty coverage is supplemental to and not in lieu of the United States Nikon Inc. Lens One Year USA Limited Warranty which is received by the original consumer purchaser with the Nikon product. The Nikon product except for batteries is warranted by NIKON CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1 )year from the date of purchase. To find an international Nikon Service Facility see: http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/worldwide/index.htm. During this period any one of the international service facilities will service without charge any parts or assembly of parts found to be defective in materials or workmanship, subject to the following limitations and exclusions:

  1. This warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable.
  2. This warranty shall not extend to any product which has been subject to misuse, alteration, abuse, negligence, accident, or unauthorized repair or has had its serial number altered or removed.

The above warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, in which event the duration of any implied warranty shall be limited to one (1) year from the date of purchase or such longer period as may be required by applicable law. Under no circumstances shall Nikon be liable for consequential, indirect, special, direct, exemplary, punitive, or incidental damages arising out of or related to any breach of this warranty or any other claim regarding this product, including but not limited to, claims of negligence, strict liability or breach of contract.

Some jurisdictions, such as states or provinces, do not allow (a) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or (b) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In order to obtain international service, the original consumer purchaser should return the Nikon product, either in person or addressed to the Warranty Department of any authorized service facility listed on the above website, together with proof of purchase and proof of purchase date (bill of sale) and this warranty. The original consumer purchaser in returning this product must prepay all shipping and insurance costs to the service facility.

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