FUJIFILM GF500mmF56 OIS WR Tele Medium Format Owner’s Manual

FUJIFILM GF500mmF56 OIS WR Tele Medium Format

For Your Safety

Be sure to read these notes before use

Safety Notes
Thank you for your purchase of this product. For repair, inspection, and internal testing, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

• Make sure that you use the lens correctly. Read these safety notes and the camera Owner’s Manual carefully before use.
• After reading these safety notes, store them in a safe place.

About the Icons
The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result.

• WARNING
  This icon indicates that death or serious injury can result if the information is ignored.

• CAUTION
  This icon indicates that personal injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored.

• The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the instructions which are to be observed.

• Triangular icons tell you that this information requires attention (“Important”).

• Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is prohibited (“Prohibited”).

• Filled circles with an exclamation mark indicate an action that must be performed (“Required”).

WARNING
Do not use in the bathroom or shower

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Failure to observe this precaution can cause a fi re or electric shock.
• Do not disassemble
• Do not disassemble. Failure to observe this precaution can cause fire, electric shock, or injury due to product malfunction.
• Do not touch internal parts Should the case break open as the result of a fall or other accident, do not touch the exposed parts. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock or in injury from touching the damaged parts.
• Remove the camera battery immediately, taking care to avoid injury or electric shock, and take the product to the point of purchase for consultation.
• Do not place on unstable surfaces. The product may fall, causing injury.

WARNING
Do not view the sun through the lens or camera view finders. Failure to observe this precaution can cause permanent visual impairment.

CAUTION

• Do not use or store in locations that are exposed to steam, or smoke or are very humid or extremely dusty. Failure to observe this precaution can cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight or in locations subject to very high temperatures, such as in a closed vehicle on a sunny day. Failure to observe this precaution can cause fire.
• Keep out of the reach of small children.
• This product could cause injury in the hands of a child.
• Do not handle with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution can cause electric shock.

CAUTION
Keep the sun out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame can cause fire or burns.

• When the product is not in use, replace the lens caps and store out of direct sunlight. Sunlight focused by the lens can cause fire or burns.
• Do not carry the camera or lens while they are attached to a tripod. The product can fall or strike other objects, causing injury.
• Do not rapidly rotate the camera while holding the grip. Your hand could strike the tripod or tripod collar foot, causing injury.
• Before handling the camera, fully tighten or loosen the tripod collar ring locking knob according to whether the camera will be used in a fixed orientation or rotated. If the knob is only partially tightened, the camera may move unexpectedly, causing injury.

For Customers in the U. S. A.

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• You are cautioned that any changes or modifi – cations not expressly approved in this manual could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• Notes on the Grant : To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm- specified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord.

For Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-003(B)
CAUTION : This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water (excluding waterproof products).
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personal. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Households
In the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein: This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

In Countries Outside the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein: If you wish to discard this product, including the batteries or accumulators, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.

U.K. Importer:
FUJIFILM UK Limited
Fujifi lm House, Whitbread Way, Bedford,
Bedfordshire, MK42 0ZE, United Kingdom

EU Importer:
FUJIFILM Electronic Imaging Europe GmbH
Fujistrasse 1 47533 Kleve, Germany.

Before Using This Product

The lens may not perform as expected and some features may not be available with outdated lens or camera firmware. Be sure to update the lens and camera firmware to the latest versions. Instructions on viewing firmware version information and updating firmware are available from the following website: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/download/firmware/ If you do not have access to a computer, support is available from the local distributor listed in the “FUJIFILM Worldwide Network” material provided with your camera.

Product Care

• When using a lens hood, do not pick up or hold the camera using only the hood.
• Keep the lens signal contacts clean.
• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the glass surfaces of the lens or filter. To remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of 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.
• Attach the front and rear caps when the lens is not in use.
• Store the lens and filter in cool, dry locations to prevent mold and rust. Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.
• Keep the lens dry. Rusting can cause irreparable damage. Wipe off rain and water droplets.
• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could cause damage or warping.
• Note that depending on the positions of the camera and tripod, the hand holding the camera grip may contact the tripod or tripod
  collar foot when the camera is rotated.

Parts of the Lens

The lens mount includes a rubber ring to ensure that the lens remains dust- and splash-proof. The ring can be replaced for a fee at any Fujifilm service center.

1. Lens hood
2. Hood latch release
3. Mounting marks
4. Focus control button (×4)
5. Focus ring
6. Aperture ring
7. Aperture ring lock release
8. Orientation index (on lens)
9. Tripod collar reference index (on collar)
10. Tripod collar ring-locking knob
11. Mounting marks (focal length)
12. Focus range selector
13. Focus preset button
14. Focus selector
15. O.I.S. switch
16. Strap eyelet
17. Lens signal contacts
18. Filter access port
19. Tripod collar-locking knob
20. Tripod collar foot
21. Tripod collar release lever
22. Front lens cap
23. Rear lens cap

Supplied Accessories

• Front lens cap
• Rear lens cap
• Shoulder strap
• Lens hood
• Lens pouch
• Tripod Collar Foot

Attaching the Lens

See the camera manual for information on attaching and removing lenses. This lens is for use exclusively with FUJIFILM G mounts and can not be used with X mounts.

Removing the Caps
Remove the caps as shown.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown.

• To avoid dropping the lens, be sure the strap is correctly secured.
• Use the lens strap, not the camera strap, when carrying the camera with the lens attached.

Attaching the Hood
When attached, lens hoods reduce glare and protect the front lens element.

Removing the Hood
To remove the hood, press and hold the hood latch release while rotating the hood counterclockwise.

The Polarizing Filter
To access the polarizing filter, open the filter access port cover.

The filter can be rotated by inserting a finger through the access port.

Note that the port cover could move and catch your finger.

Attaching the Tripod Collar Foot
Slide the lens tripod collar ring fully into the tripod collar foot (A). Tighten the tripod collar-locking knob (B) to fasten it in place.

The foot cannot be securely fastened if orientated incorrectly. Orient the foot as shown in the illustration.

Removing the Tripod Collar Foot
Loosen the tripod collar-locking knob (A) and keep the tripod collar release lever pressed (B) while sliding the tripod collar foot from the lens (C).

The Tripod Collar
To rotate the camera to take pictures in “tall” (portrait) or “wide” (landscape) orientation, loosen the tripod collar ring-locking knob.
Tighten the tripod collar ring-locking knob to prevent the camera rotating unexpectedly.

The Focus Range Selector
Choose the focus range for autofocus.

• FULL: Focus on subjects at any distance.
• 5 m–∞: Focus on subjects at distances of 5 m or more. Focus is faster than when FULL is selected.

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
To use optical image stabilization, slide the O.I.S. switch to ON.

• Because image stabilization is also eff ective in reducing blur caused by the motion of the mechanical shutter, we recommend that you enable optical image stabilization even when using a tripod.

The Focus Control Buttons, Focus Selector, and Focus Preset Button

AF-LOCK (Focus Lock)

1. Slide the focus selector (b) to AF-L.
2. Press any of the focus control buttons (a) to lock focus at the current position.
   • Focus can also be locked using camera controls.

Autofocus (AF-ON)

1. Slide the focus selector (b) to AF.
2. The focus control buttons (a) will now perform the same function as the camera AF-ON button.

PRESET (Focus Preset)

1. Creating a Focus Preset
   To save the current focus position in the lens as a focus preset, press the focus preset button (c).
   The focus distance can be saved with the focus selector (b) in any position.

2. Recalling the Focus Preset

3. Slide the focus selector (b) to PRESET.

4. Press any focus control button (a) to restore the preset focus position.

Status is shown in the camera LCD monitor.

• The lens will store the preset focus distance even when the camera is off or the lens is removed from the camera.
• If ON is selected for AF+MF, pressing a focus control button will return the lens to the preset focus position even while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Specifications

• Type GF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR
• Lens construction 21 elements in 14 groups (5 ED elements, 2 super ED elements)
• Focal length (35 mm format equivalent) f=500 mm (396 mm)
• Angle of view 6.3°
• Max. aperture f/5.6
• Min. aperture f/32
• Aperture control
• Number of blades 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) Stop size  EV (16 stops)
• Minimum focus distance (measured from focal plane) 2.75 m Max. magnification 0.2 ×
• External dimensions: Diameter × Length* (approx.)
• distance from front of lens to lens mount flange 104.5 × 246.5 mm
• Weight* (approx.)
• excluding caps, hoods, and tripod collar feet 1375 g
• Filter size ⌀95 mm
• Improvements may result in unannounced changes to specifications and appearance.
• Owing to how this lens is constructed, the “Distance indicator” displayed by the camera may in some cases diff er from the actual focus distance. Use the “Distance indicator” as a guide only.
• This lens uses linear motors to ensure fast and accurate auto focus while maintaining the highest image quality. When the camera is turned off, the lens is disconnected from the camera body, or the playback feature is turned on, there may be an audible sound and slight physical vibration due to the linear motor’s magnets being disengaged. This is perfectly normal and will not negatively affect image quality or lens performance.
• To reduce blurring due to vibration from the mechanical shutter, enable E-FRONT CURTAIN SHUTTER or ELECTRONIC SHUTTER in the camera menus.

References

• カメラ | FUJIFILM X Series & GFX - Japan
• Camera | FUJIFILM X Series & GFX - UK

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