Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f 2.8 S Lens User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Nikon

Table of Contents

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f 2.8 S Lens
Nikon Europe Service Warranty Card
Notices for Customers in Europe
Using the Lens
Attachment and Removal
- Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood
Precautions for Use
Lens Care
Accessories
Specifications
References
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f 2.8 S Lens

Nikon Europe Service Warranty Card

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Warranty Terms

Your Nikon equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one full year from the date of the original purchase. If during this period of guarantee the product proves defective due to improper material or workmanship, our authorized service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe B.V. will, without charge for labor and parts, repair the product in the terms and conditions set as below. Nikon reserves the right (at its sole discretion) to replace or repair the product.

This warranty is only provided upon presentation of the completed warranty card and original invoice or purchase receipt indicating the date of purchase, product type and dealer’s name, together with the product. Nikon reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge warranty service if the above documents cannot be presented or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible.
This warranty will not cover:
- necessary maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear. modifications to upgrade the product from its normal purpose as described in user manuals, without the prior written Consent of Nikon.
- transport costs and all risks of transport relating directly or indirectly to the warranty of the products.
- any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments which may be made to the product, without the prior written Consent of Nikon, in order to comply with local or national technical standards in force in any other country than the ones for which the product was originally designed and/or manufactured.
The warranty will not be applicable in the case of:
damage caused by misuse including but not limited to failure to use the product for its normal purpose or according to the user instructions on the proper use and maintenance, and to installation or use of the product inconsistent with the safety standards in force in the country where it is used.
- damage caused by accidents including but not limited to lightning, water, fire, misuse or neglect.
- alteration, defacing, illegibility or removal of the model or serial number on the product.
- damage resulting from repairs or adjustments which have been conducted by unauthorized service organizations or persons.
- defects in any system into which the product is incorporated or with which it is used.
His service warranty does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national laws in torce, nor the Consumers right against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract.

Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found online by following this Link https://www.europe-nikon.com/service/

Before using this product, please read these instructions carefully. You will als0 need to consult the camera manual.

This lens is intended exclusively for use with mirrorless cameras featuring a Nikon Z mount.

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 product 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 another 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.
Keep this 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.

Notices for Customers in Europe

This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
Separate collection and recycling help conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.
For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

Using the Lens

Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions

Refer to the diagram on the left edge of this sheet.

Attachment and Removal

Attaching the lens

Turn the camera off, remove the body cap, and detach the rear lens cap.
Position the lens on the camera body, keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, and then rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place.

Removing the Lens

Turn the camera off.
Press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise.

The Lens Info Panel

The lens Info panel lights when the lens is attached to a camera and the camera is on.

Press the display button to cycle the display as shown

Aperture is displayed only when the camera is in mode A or M. The display for other modes is shown in the illustration.
The focus mode (AF or MF) is briefly displayed when chosen using the focus-mode switch.

The Lens Info Panel

The focus distance, depth of field, and other information displayed in the lens Info panel are approximations only.

Panel Options

Follow the steps below to choose the units for focus distance from meters (m) or feet (ft) or adjust the brightness of the lens Info panel.

Press and hold the display button to view settings.
- Unit or brightness selection options will be displayed. The currently selected item will flash.
- Press the display button to toggle between displays.
Choose a setting using the lens control ring.

Units

Rotate the control ring to choose from meters (m) or feet (ft).

Brightness

Rotate the control ring in the “+” (brighter) or”-“(darker) direction.
Choose from 6 levels of brightness.
To turn the lens info panel off, rotate the ring in the “ ” direction until the icon changes to .
Press the display button to save changes and toggle the display.
If no operations are performed using lens controls for about 5 seconds, panel options will clear from the display and changes will be canceled.
Press and hold the display button to return to the lens information display.
Choosing for brightness turns the lens info panel off. To turn the display on again, press and hold the display button.

Press and hold the display button to return to the lens information display.

Choosing for brightness turns the lens info panel off. To turn the display on again, press and hold the display button.

Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood

Attaching the Lens Hood

Align the lens hood mounting mark with the lens hood alignment mark (O and then rotate the hood (2) until the mounting mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (0).
When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the lens hood alignment mark (O and avoid gripping the front of the hood too tightly. The hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use.
The same procedure can be used when the hood is reversed.

When the Lens Is Attached

The focus position may change if you turn the camera off and then on again after focusing.Refocus before shooting. If you have focused on a pre-selected location while waiting for your subject to appear, we recommend that you do not turn the camera off until the picture is taken.

Precautions for Use

Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood.
Keep the CPU contacts clean.
Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair.
Replace the front and rear lens caps when the lens is not in use.
To protect the interior of the lens, store it out of direct sunlight
Do not leave the lens in humid locations or in locations in which it may be exposed to moisture. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Do not leave the lens next to open flames or in other extremely hot locations. Extreme heat could damage or warp exterior 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 a bag or plastic case to slow the change in temperature.
We recommend that you place the lens in its case to protect it from scratches during transport.

Lens Care

Removing dust is normally sufficient to clean the glass surfaces of the lens.
The fluorine-coated front and rear lens elements can be cleaned as described below.
Smudges, fingerprints, and other oily stains can be removed using a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens cleaning tissue; lean from the center outwards using a circular motion.
To remove stubborn stains, wipe gently using a soft cloth lightly dampened with a small amount of distilled water, ethanol, or lens cleaner.
Any drop-shaped marks left from this process on the water- and oil-repellent sur face can subsequently be removed with a dry cloth.
Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
Neutral Color (NC) filters (available separately) and the like can be used to protect the front lens element.
If the lens will not be used for an extended period, 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.

Accessories

Supplied Accessories

LC-828 82 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap
LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
HB-87 Bayonet Hood
CL-C2 Lens Case

Using the Lens Case

The case is intended to protect the lens from scratches, not from flls or other physical shocks.
The case is not water resistant.
The material used in the case may fade, bleed, stretch, shrink, or change color when rubbed or wet.
Remove dust with a soft brush.
Water and stains can be removed from the surface with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Do not store in locations exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures or humidity.
Do not use the case to clean the monitor or lens elements.
Be careful that the lens does not fall rom the case during transport.

Material: Polyester

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