Nikon AF-S Nikkor Wide-angle prime lens User Manual

Nikon AF-S Nikkor Wide-angle prime lens

Overview

Thank you for your purchase of a NIKKOR 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 next cameras such as the D7100 or D5200, this lens has an angle of view of 44Q and a focal length equivalent to 52.5 mm (35 mm format).

For Your Safety

CAUTIONS

• Donor disassemble
  Touching the internal parts of the camera or lens could result in injury. 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 order accident, remove the camera battery and/or disconnect the AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-autho­rized service center for inspection.

• Turn the camera off immediately in the event of mo/function
  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

• Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
  Operating electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas could result in an explosion or fire.

• Do not look at the sun through the lens or the camera viewfinder
  Viewing the sun or other bright light sources through the lens or viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment

• Keep out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result
  in injury.

• Observe the following precautions when handling the lens and camera:

  • Keep the lens and camera dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.
  • Do not handle the lens or camera with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
  • Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused on the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire.
  • If the lens will not be used for an extended period, attach the front and rear lens caps and store the lens out of direct sunlight. If left in direct Sunlight, the lens could focus the sun’s rays onto flammable objects, causing a fire.

• Do not carry tripods with a lens or camera attached. You could trip or accidentally strike others, resulting in injury.

• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an exposed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire.

Notice for customers in Canada

Parts of the Lens (Figure)

1. Lens hood
2. Lens hood alignment mark
3. Lens hood lock mark
4. Lens hood mounting mark
5. Focus ring
6. Focus distanceindicator
7. Focusdistancemark
8. Lens mounting mark
9. Rubber lens-mount gasket
10. CPU contacts
11. Focus-mode switch

Compatibility

Check marks indicate supported features and dashes features that are not supported. Some limitations may apply; see the camera manual for details

1. N-senes cameras and Pronea 61 sold in U.S. A. only
2. Exposure mode M (manual} not available
3. N2020 is sold in U. S. A. and Canada only.
4. Includes AUTO and scene (Digital Vari-Program) modes. S Autofocus.

Focus
Supported focus modes are shown in the following table (for information on camera focus modes see the camera manual)

N-series cameras and Pronea 6i sold in U. S A. only

M/A (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, if 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.

Depth of Field
The depth-of-field indicators on the lens show the approximate depth of field If the camera offers a depth-of-field preview (stop-down), depth of field can also be previewed in the viewfinder. See the depth of field table for more information

Note:
Nore that the focus distance indicator is intended as a guide and may not accurote/y show the distance to the subject and may, due to depth of field or her doctors, nor show 00 when the camera is focused on a distant object .

Aperture
The 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, shoot at ranges of 0.6 m (2 ft) or more and 1emove the lens hood to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash).

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

When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the r 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.

Focusing Screens
The following cameras support a variety of focusing screens for use in dif­ferent situations

Recommended

Vignetting is visible in the viewfinder (photographs are not affected) Not compatible with the camera. Figures in parentheses give the exposure compensation for cen­ter-weighted metering. Select “Other screen” for Custom Setting b6 (“Screen comp.j when adjusting exposure compensation for the F6; note that with screens other than 8 or E, “Other screen· must be selected even when the value for exposure compensa­tion is 0. Exposure compensation for the FS can be adjusted using Custom Setting 18; see the camera manual for details.

Empty cell:
Not suited to use with this lens. Note that type M screens can however be used for photomicrography and macro photography at magnifications of l: 1 or higher.

Note:
The F5 supports matrix metering with A, B, E, EC-8/EC-f, J, and l focusing screens only.

Lens Care

• Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood
• Keep theCPUcontactsclean.
• 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. To remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or !ens 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 glass with your fingers.
• 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 10 to prevent acid 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.

Supplied Accessories

• S8 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-58
• RearlensCapLF-4
• Bayonet Hood HB-70
• Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0915

Compatible Accessories

• 58mm screw-on filters

Specifications

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