SONY SEL14F18GM FE 14mm f1.8 GM Lens Instruction Manual

SONY SEL14F18GM FE 14mm f1.8 GM Lens

This instruction manual explains how to use lenses. Precautions common to all lenses such as notes on use are found in the separate
“Precautions before using”. Be sure to read both documents before using your lens.
This lens is designed for Sony a camera system
E-mount cameras. You cannot use it on A-mount cameras.
The FE 14mm F1.8 GM is compatible with the range of a 35mm format image sensor.
A camera equipped with a 35mm format image sensor can also be set to shoot at APS-C size.
For details on how to set your camera, refer to its instruction manual.
For further information on compatibility, visit the web site of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or local authorized service facility of Sony.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you,
call 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model : SEL 14F18GM
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

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.

Notes on Use

• Do not leave the lens exposed to the sun or a bright light source. Internal malfunction of the camera body and lens, smoke, or a fire may result due to the effect of light focusing. If circumstances necessitate leaving the lens in sunlight, be sure to attach the lens caps. When shooting against the sun, keep the sun completely out of the angle of view. Otherwise, solar rays may be concentrated at a focal point inside the camera, causing smoke or a fire. Keeping the sun slightly out of the angle of view may also cause smoke or a fire.
• When carrying a camera with the lens attached, always firmly hold both the camera and the lens.
• When the lens cap(s) is attached to the lens, grasp the lens body, not the lens cap, to carry a camera with the lens or the lens alone.
• This lens is not water-proof, although designed with dust-proofness and splash-proofness in mind. If using in the rain etc., keep water drops away from the lens.
• No filters can be attached to the end of the lens.
• If the lens alone is shaken or if a camera with the lens attached is shaken while the camera is turned off, an internal component of the lens may rattle. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction.
• In addition, while you carry around the lens, your movement may cause the internal lens groups to shake. This, however, does not affect the performance of the lens groups.

Precautions on using a flash

• With certain combinations of lens and flash, the lens may partially block the light of the flash, resulting in a shadow at the bottom of the picture. In such a case, adjust the shooting distance before shooting.

Vignetting

• When using the lens, the corners of the screen become darker than the center. To reduce this phenomena (called vignetting), close the aperture by 1 to 2 stops.

Identifying the Parts

1. Fixed lens hood*1
2. Focusing ring
3. Aperture ring
4. Aperture scale
5. Aperture index
6. Rear filter holder
7. Mounting index
8. Focus-mode switch
9. Focus-hold button
10. Aperture click switch
11. Lens contacts*2
12. Lens mount rubber ring

• 1 You cannot remove the lens hood.
• 2 Do not touch the lens contacts.

Attaching and Detaching the Lens

To attach the lens
(See illustration B-1.)

1. Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.
2. Align the white index on the lens barrel with the white index on the camera (mounting index), then insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise until it locks.
   • Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting the lens.
   • Do not mount the lens at an angle.
3. Remove the front lens cap.
   • Push in the tabs on the front lens cap as illustrated by the arrows to attach or detach the cap.

To detach the lens

1. Attach the front lens cap.
2. While holding down the lens release button on the camera, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it stops, then detach the lens.(See Illustration B-2)

Focusing

• The focus mode switch of this lens does not function with some camera models.

For further information on compatibility, visit the web site of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or local authorized service facility of Sony.

To switch AF (auto focus)/ MF (manual focus)
The focus mode can be switched between AF and MF on the lens.
For AF photography, both the camera and lens should be set to AF. For MF photography, either or both the camera or lens should be set to MF.

To set the focus mode on the lens
Slide the focus mode switch to the appropriate mode, AF or MF (1).

• Refer to the camera manuals to set the focus mode of the camera.

• In MF, turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus (2) while looking through the viewfinder, etc.
  To use a camera equipped with an AF/MF control button

• By pressing the AF/MF control button during AF operation, you can temporarily switch to MF.

• Pressing the AF/MF control button during MF operation lets you temporarily switch to AF if the lens is set to AF and the camera to MF.

Using the Focus Hold Button

• The focus hold button of this lens does not function with some camera models.

For further information on compatibility, visit the web site of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or local authorized service facility of Sony. Press the focus hold button in AF to cancel AF. The focus is fixed and you can release the shutter on the fixed focus. Release the focus hold button while pressing the shutter button halfway to start AF again.

Adjusting the Exposure

When you align ·A· on the aperture scale to the aperture index, the exposure is set by the camera. And you can adjust the amount of light between f/1.8 and f/16 by rotating the aperture ring.

Adjust the amount of light manually
Rotate the aperture ring to the desired exposure {f-stop) when the camera is set to the M mode or A mode.

Notes
Set the aperture click switch to OFF when shooting movies. (See illustration E-a.)
When the aperture click switch is set to OFF, the sound of the aperture ring is reduced. (For movie recording)
If you change the aperture value while shooting a movie with the aperture click switch set to ON, the sound of the aperture ring will be recorded.

Attaching Filters

A rear filter holder can be found in the product’s mount opening.
Use the following steps to insert a commercially­ available, sheet-type filter (gelatin film)

1. Use a thin-tipped, oil-based pen to trace the shape of the filter template onto the filter, and then cut along the outside of the lines. (1)
2. Insert the filter you cut into the rear filter holder from the direction in (2).
   • Be careful not to scratch the filter or get your fingerprints on it. When attaching or detaching the filter, we recommend using tweezers to hold the area in (3).
   • If you will not be taking pictures for a long time, remove the filter from the rear filter holder.

Specifications

1. This is the equivalent focal length in 35mm format when mounted on an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
2. Angle of view 1 is the value for 35mm cameras, and angle of view 2 is the value for Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
3. Minimum focus is the distance from the image sensor to the subject.
   • Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length may change with any change in shooting distance. The focal lengths given above assume the lens is focused at infinity.

Included items
(The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.)
lens (1), Front lens cap (1 ), Rear lens cap (1), Filter template (1), Lens case (1), Set of printed documentation
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
and  are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Precautions before using” contains information you should read before using the lens, such
as precautions common to lenses. How to use individual lenses is described in “Operating instructions” on a separate sheet. Be sure to read both documents before using the lens.

WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not directly look at the sun through this lens. Doing so might harm your eyes or cause loss of eyesight.
Keep the lens out of reach of small children. There is danger of accident or injury.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note
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.

For Customers in Canada

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Notes on use
Notes on handling the product

• Do not leave the lens exposed to the sun or a bright light source. Internal malfunction of the camera body and lens, or a fire may result due to the effect of light focusing. If circumstances necessitate leaving the lens in sunlight, be sure to attach the lens caps.
• Be careful not to subject the lens/teleconverter to mechanical shock while attaching it.
• Always place the lens caps on the lens/teleconverter when storing.
• Do not keep the lens in a very humid place for a long period of time to prevent mold.
• Do not touch the lens contacts. If dirt, etc., gets on the lens contacts, it may interfere or prevent the sending and receiving of signals between the lens and the camera, resulting in operational malfunction.
• This product (including accessories) has magnet(s) which may interfere with pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical devices. Do not place this product close to persons who use such medical devices. Consult your doctor before using this product if you use any such medical device.

Operating temperatures
Your product is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C {32 °F and 104 °F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

Condensation
If your lens is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may appear on the lens. To avoid this, place the lens in a plastic bag or something similar. When the air temperature inside the bag reaches the surrounding temperature, take the lens out.

Cleaning the lens

• Do not touch the surface of the lens directly.
• If the lens gets dirty, brush off dust with a lens blower and wipe with a soft, clean cloth (Cleaning Cloth is recommended).
• Do not use any organic solvent, such as thinner or benzine, to clean the lens or the camera cone.

LIMITED WARRANTY U.S. and Canada only – 1 year

Sony Electronics Inc. solely for purchases made in the United States and Sony of Canada Ltd. solely for purchases made in Canada (collectively “Sony”) warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the original owner and any subsequent end user owner(s) (”You” or ”Your”) for the time period set forth above as set forth herein. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Sony will, at its option,

1. repair the product using new or refurbished parts or
2. replace the product with a new or recertified/refurbished product of the same (or similar) model.

For purposes of this Limited Warranty, “recertified” or “refurbished” means a product or part that has been returned to its original specifications. In the event of a defect, these are Your exclusive remedies. Sony does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error-free.

Term
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Arbitration Instructions
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