VILTROX AF 56 56mm 1.4 Z Lens for Nikon Z Instruction Manual

June 6, 2024
VILTROX

APS-C AUTOFOCUS
AF 56/1.4 Z
(Z-mount)

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Before mounting the lens onto your camera, please read this manual carefully so as to understand and use all the functions of the Lens.

FEATURES

AF 56/1.4 Z is an Autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount. It supports Eye- AF, tracking the subject, and STM silent motor, which can precisely control the position, bringing speedy and smooth focusing.

  • 56mm focal length, F1.4 large aperture.
  • 9 groups 10 piece optical structures, including 1 ED lens and 1 high refraction index lens
  • HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating.
  • Noiseless STM focus motor. focus is sensitive.
  • Autofocus key parts precision injection parts feel silky Supports auto aperture, A mode or S mode, and EXIF information
  • Precision brass bayonet and durable

Attaching and Detaching the Lens

  • To attach the lens
    Align the white index on the lens barrel with the white index on the camera, then insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise until it locks. ( For further details of attaching and detaching the lens, please kindly refer to the User Manual of the camera.)

  • To detach the lens
    While holding down the lens release button on the camera, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it stops, then detach the lens. Please place the back of the lens upward to avoid scratches on the lens surface and the electronic contacts.

  • Lens Cap
    When the lens is detached, please cover it with a dust cap. Align the mounting index on the dust cap with the mounting index on the lens, then rotate the cap counterclockwise until it stops. And rotate it clockwise when removing the cap.

Lens Hood

Lens hood is used to reduce flare or scattering light of ghosts and avoid rain, snow, and dust sticking to the front of the lens.

  • Attaching the Lens Hood
    Align the attaching index on the lens hood with the index on the lens, then insert the lens hood into the lens mount and rotate it clockwise until it clicks and now the stop index on the lens hood should match the index on the lens.

  • Detaching the Lens Hood
    Rotate the lens hood counterclockwise until the attaching index is aligned with the index on the lens, then remove the lens hood.
    The lens hood can be attached or stored in the opposite direction.

STRUCTURE

ED Extra-low dispersion lens
High refraction index lens

MTF Graph

Safety Notes

  • Do not look at the sun or bright source through the lens or camera, otherwise, the vision will be impaired.
  • Do not place the lens in the sun, regardless of whether it is mounted on the camera, otherwise, the lens may fuse and cause a fire.
  • Do not place the lens in a child-sensitive area, otherwise, it risks accident or injury.
  • Please do not disassemble the internal parts of the product yourself, which may cause damage.

Using Tips

  • When attaching the lens, be careful not to let it be hit by a mechanical impact.
  • When stored, please make sure to put the lens cap on the lens.
  • Please do not store the lens in a very humid place for fear of mildew.
  •  The lens is not water-resistant, so it must be used carefully when it is raining or near water. If the internal parts, lens, or electrical components are damaged by water, it is probably unable to repair.
  • Temperature shock may cause fog or water droplets on the lens surface, so while going into a warm indoor environment in the cold weather, it would be better to place the lens in an airtight plastic bag or an oven until the lens temperature gets close to the room temperature. Please use the same method when taking the lens from a warm environment to a cold one.

Cleaning

  • Please don’t touch the contacts on the lens with your hand. If the lens gets dirty, blow off the dust with a lens-nosed tiger and rub slightly with a clean, soft lens cloth(cleaning cloth).
  • Please do not use any organic solvent, such as dilute or gasoline to clean the lens.

Specification

Item AF 56/1.4 Z
Lens Elements 9/10
Focal Length f=56mm
Viewing Angle 28°
Max.Aperture F1.4
Min . Aperture F16
Aperture Control 9
Focus Range 0.6 m – ∞
Focus Mechanism Internal Focus
Focus Motor STM+Lead screw
Focus Mode AF, MF
Max. Magnification 0.1
Weight 320g
Filter Size Ø52

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