Tokina ATX-M 23mm F1.4 E Lens Instruction Manual

**Tokina ATX-M 23mm F1.4 E Lens Instruction Manual

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Part names

1. Hood attachment indicator
2. Focus ring
3. Lens name
4. Aperture indicator
5. Aperture ring
6. Mount attachment indicator

How to attach and remove lens

Please follow the camera instruction manual for attaching and removing the lens.

• Take care to not touch or hit electrical contacts on the mounting face of the lens while attaching or removing.

Focusing

• Focusing using autofocus
  Set your camera focus mode to “AF”.
  Press and hold the shutter button half-way down to use autofocus.

• Focusing using manual focus
  Set your camera focus mode to “MF”. Rotate the focus ring while confirming the image in the camera monitor and viewfinder to focus the camera.
  [Switching to manual focus when in auto focus mode]
  You can use various assist functions to focus the camera while in manual focus mode.
  Check your camera user manual for detailed operating instructions.

Aperture Settings

Please set the aperture settings on the camera side in accordance with the shooting mode.

[Aperture ring operation]
Operate the aperture ring to set the aperture value.
To set the aperture to auto, rotate the aperture ring to set the aperture indicator to the position “A”.
To set the aperture to manual, rotate the aperture ring to position the aperture indicator to the desired aperture value.
The aperture ring is designed to click on at the “A” position and the “F16” position but the stepless design allows you to set the aperture to any setting between F1.4 (fully open) and F16 (smallest).

Lens hood

The included lens hood prevents strong angular light from the side from striking the front lens element and causing lens flare or ghosting that would impact image quality.
Please be sure to always use the lens hood when photographing to achieve the best results possible.

• Attaching the lens hood
  Align the (▼) mark on the hood with the hood attachment indicator (1), then turn the hood clockwise (when facing the camera) until you hear a click. When attaching, check to make sure the hood (▲) position matches the aperture indicator (4) or the mount attachment indicator (6).
  

Filter

Please use round screw-in filters. If there is grime or water drops on the filter, it will cause lens flare and ghosting. Be sure to clean the filter thoroughly before taking pictures.

• Please use only one filter at a time. If more than one is used at the same time, it may cause vignetting.

Notes on use of built-in flash

Photography using the camera built-in flash or a compact flash may cause a portion of the flash light being blocked, which could result in lens shadow appearing on both sides of the photo. If this occurs, use an external flash.

Basic Care and Storage

• Avoid any shock or impact to the lens or exposure to extremely high or low temperature or high humidity.
• To prevent outbreak of the mold, keep lens surface clean after use of lens. Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic agents to remove dirt or finger prints from the lens elements. Clean with a soft moistened lens cloth or lens tissue.
• In caring for the exterior of the lens, always wipe any dirt, dust or debris with a chamois or silicone cloth. Make sure the barrels of the lens are clean, not only the front and rear elements.
• Select a cool and dry place for extended storage, preferably with good ventilation. To avoid damage to the lens coating, keep the lens away from mothballs or naphthalene gas.
• This lens is not waterproof. If using this lens in the rain or near water, keep it from getting wet. It is often impractical to repair a lens or its components when damaged by water.
• Sudden changes in temperature may cause condensation or fog on the lens elements. When entering a warm room from the cold, it is advisable to keep the lens in a case until the temperature of the lens reaches the temperature of the room.

Performance table

Please note that specifications and appearance may be changed without notice to improve the product.

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  This mark is also indication that the product is compliant with the RoHS Directive and the EMC Directive.

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