Nikon 05420067 DX Nikkor 10-20mm f-4.5-5.66 VR Lens User Manual

Nikon 05420067 DX Nikkor 10-20mm f-4.5-5.66 VR Lens

Before using this product, please carefully read both these instructions and the camera manual
Note: DX lenses are for use with Nikoo OX-format digital single-lens reflex cameras. This lens does not support 04-series, 03-series, 02-series, Dl-series, 0800-series, 0700, 0610, 0600, 03QO-series. 0200. 0100, 090, 080, 070- series, 060, 050, 040-series, 07000, 05100, 05000,03200, 03100 or 03000 digital SLR cameras or film SLR cameras. When using it with a 05500, 05300. or 03300, be sure the camera firmware has been updated to the latest version.
If the camera is off or the standby timer has expired, the focus ring can not be used to focus the camera and rotating the zoom ring will cause the subject to go out offocus. Before focusing, turn the camera on or restart the stand by timer by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

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.

Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this prrxluct will read them

. 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 touch internal parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.
  Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.

• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke, heat. or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the camera power source.
  Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury

• Keep dry.
  Do not handle with wet hands.
  Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire

• Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens or camera.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.

• Keepthis product out of reach of children.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product. seek immediate medical attention.

• 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 is a source of fire and damage to the product’s internal parts

• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or indirect sunlight.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 8

Parts of the lens

① Lenshood
② Lens hood lock mark
③ Lens hood alignment mark
④ Lens hood mounting mark
⑤ Focus ring
⑥ Zoom ring
⑦ Focallengthscale
⑧ Focal length mark
⑨ Lens mounting mark
⑩ CPU contacts

Focus

Focus mode is determined by the camera focus mode. See the camera manual for information on camera focus mode selection. Users of 05, 0810-series, Df. 0750,07200,07100, or 05200cameras should note that if the standby timer is allowed to expire, the focus position will change when the timer is restarted. Refocus before shooting. longer standby times are recommended for manual focus and in other situations in which you may not release the shutter immediately after focusing.

Autofocus

Focus is adjusted automatically when the camera is in autofocus mode. The focus ring can also be used to focus the camera if the shutter-release but to riskept pressed half way (or if the AF-ON button is kept pressed);this is known as ·autofocus with manual override” (MIA). Autofocus will resume when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (or the AF-ON button is pressed) a second time. Note that touching the focus ring while auto focus is in effect will change the focus position.

Manual Focus

When the camera is in manual focus mode. focus can be adjusted by rotating the lens focusring.

A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses

Autofocus may not provide  the desired results in situations like those shown below. In these cases. use manual focus. or use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph

Objects in the baground occupy more of the focus point than the main subject: If the focus point contains both foreground and background objects, the camera may focus on the background and the subject may be out of focus.

The subject contains many fine details: The camera may have difficulty focusing on subjects that lack contrast or appear smaller than objects in the background.

For more information, see “Getting Good Results with Autofocus· in the camera manual.

Zoom

Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adJUSt the focal length and frame the photograph

Depth of Field

Depth of field can be previewed using the camera’s depth·of-field preview feature.

Aperture

Aperture is adjusted using camera controls.

Built-in Flash Units

• When using the built-in flash on cameras equipped with a built-in flash unit. remove the lens hood to prevent vignetting.
• Thefocal lengths at which built-in flash units can be used vary with the camera; see the camera manual. Peripheral illumination may drop if builtin flash units are used at shorter focal lengths.
• Using Built-in Flash Units Without Vignetting Vignetting’ may occur with the built-in flash unitsfor the following cameras when the lens is attached. The minimum focus distances at which the flash can be used without vignetting are given below.

Using Built-in Flash Units Without Vignetting

Vignetting ‘ may occur with the built-in flash units for the following cameras when the lens is attached. The minimum focus distances at which the flash can be used without vignetting are given below.

1 “Vignetting” refers to shadows caused by the end of the lens blocking the light from the flash.

2 Lens hood not attached
For the latest information on vignetting with this lens, see the camera manual.

Vibration Reduction (VR)

Vibration reduction (VR) is available when the lens is mounted on the camera and the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Vibration reduction can be turned on and off using the Optical VR option in the camera menus; when on, intreduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing shutter speeds up to 3.S stops slower than would otherwise be the case, increasing the range of shutter speeds available. The effectsofVR on shutter speed are measured 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 Vibration Reduction: Notes

• When using vibration reduaion, press the shuner-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 aaive, the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released. This does not indicate malfunction.
• 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 example, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc.
• If the camera is equipped with a built-in flash, vibration reduction will be disabled while the flash charges.
• Vibration reduction is generally recommended when the camera is mounted on a tripod, although you may prefer to turn it off depending on shooting conditions and the type of tripod.

The Lens Hood

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

Attaching the Head

Align the lens hood mounting mark ( ● ) with the lens hood alignment mark and rhen rorate the hood (❷) until the ●  mark is aligned with the lens hood lockmark (—O).

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.

Lens Care

• Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood.
• Keep the CPU contacts clean.
• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
• The lens hood or Neutral Color (NO filters can be used to protect the front lens element.
• Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its lens case.
• If the lens will not be used for an extended perio.d, 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 irreparable damage.
• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from reinforced plastic.
• Rapid changes in temperature may cause damaging condensation inside and outside the lens. Before taking the lens from a warm to a cold environment or vice versa, place it in its case or a plastic bag to slow the change in temperature.

Supplied Accessories

• LC-72 72 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap
• LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
• HB-81 Bayonet Hood
• CL-1015 Lens Case

Compatible Accessories

• 72 mm screw-on filters

Specifications

elements)
Angle of view| 109° – 70°
Focal length scale| Graduated in millimeters (10,12,14, 16, 20)
Zoom| Manual  zoom using independent  zoom  ring
Focusing| Autofocus controlled by stepping motor; separate focus ring for manual focus
Vibration reduction| Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)
Minimum focus distance| 0.22 m (0.8ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions
Diaphragm blades| 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm| Fully automatic
Aperture range|

• 10 mm focal length: f/4.5- 22
• 20 mm focal length: f/5.6-29

The minimum aperture displayed may vary depending on the size of the exposure increment selected with the camera.

Filter-attachment size| 72 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Dimensions| Approx. 77.0 mm maximum diameter x 73.0 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange)
Weight|

• Approx. 230g (8.2 oz)

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 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.

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>