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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................3
B
efore You Begin....................................................................................................................................... 3
For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................... 4
Using the Lens ............................................................................................................... 6
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions...........................................................................................6
Attachment and Removal...................................................................................................................... 8
Precautions for Use................................................................................................................................ 10
Lens Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 11
Technical Notes ........................................................................................................... 12
Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators............................................................................................... 12
Using the Lens on Cameras with a Built-in Flash.........................................................................13
Accessories................................................................................................................................................14
Specications........................................................................................................................................... 15
Notices........................................................................................................................................................16
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Before You Begin
Introduction
Before You Begin
Before using this product, please read these instructions carefully. You will also need to
c
onsult the documentation provided with the camera.
･ This lens is intended exclusively for use with mirrorless cameras featuring a Nikon Z
mount.
･ Update the camera firmware to the latest version. With earlier versions, the camera
may fail to detect the lens correctly and some features may not be available. The
latest version of the camera firmware can be downloaded from the Nikon Download
Center at the URL below.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
No reproduction in any form of this document, in whole or in part (except for brief
quotation in cr
itical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization
from NIKON CORPORATION.
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For Your Safety
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety”
in its en
tirety before using this product.
After reading these safety instructions, keep them readily accessible for future
reference.
W
ARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in
death or severe injury.
C
AUTION: 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
b
ecome 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 re, burns or other injury.
Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in re or electric shock.
Do not use this product in the presence of ammable dust or gas such as
propane, gasoline or aerosols.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or re.
Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens.
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 entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
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For Your Safety
Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low
t
emperatures.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.
CAUTION
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
Ligh
t focused by the lens could cause re or damage to product’s internal parts.
When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight focused
into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause re.
Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
t
emperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in
direct sunlight.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in re or product malfunction.
Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories attached.
F
ailure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.
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Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
Using the Lens
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
The parts of the lens are listed below.
1
Control ring
･ A
utofocus mode selected:
Rotate the ring to adjust a setting such as [Focus (M/A)] or [Aperture]
assigned using the camera. For more information, see the description of
[Custom control assignment], [Custom controls], or [Custom controls
(shooting)] in the documentation provided with the camera.
･ Manual focus mode selected:
Rotate the ring to focus.
2
Lens mounting mark
Use when mounting the lens on the camera.
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“Attachment and Removal” (p.8)
3
CPU contacts
U
sed to transfer data to and from the camera.
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Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
4
Lens cap (front cap)
5
Lens cap (rear cap)
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Attachment and Removal
Attachment and Removal
Attaching the Lens
1.
Turn the camera o, remove the body cap, and detach the
rear lens cap.
2.
Position the lens on the camera body, keeping the mounting
mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the
camera body (
q
), and then rotate the lens in the direction of
the arrow (
w
) until it clicks into place.
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Attachment and Removal
Removing the Lens
1.
Turn the camera o.
2.
Press and hold the lens release button (
q
) while turning the
lens in the direction of the arrow (
w
).
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Precautions for Use
Precautions for Use
･ D
o not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens caps.
･ Keep the CPU contacts clean.
･ Reattach the lens caps when the lens is not in use.
･ 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 ames or in other extremely hot locations.
Extreme heat could damage or warp the lens.
･ Taking the lens from a warm to a cold environment or vice versa may cause
damaging condensation inside and outside the lens. Place the lens in a sealed bag or
plastic case before taking it across a temperature boundary. The lens can be taken
from the bag or case once it has had time to adjust to the new temperature.
･ We recommend that you place the lens in the optional lens case to protect it from
scratches during transport.
･ Keep credit cards and other such magnetic storage devices away from the camera
and lens. The data stored on the device could be corrupted.
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Lens Maintenance
Lens Maintenance
･ R
emoving dust is normally sucient to clean the glass surfaces of the lens.
･ Smudges, ngerprints, and other oily stains can be removed using a soft, clean
cotton cloth or third-party lens cleaning tissue lightly dampened with a small
amount of ethanol or third-party lens cleaner; clean from the center outwards in a
circular motion. Be sure to clean evenly and thoroughly without leaving smears.
･ Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
･ Neutral Color (NC) lters (available separately) and the like can be used to protect the
front lens element.
･ Do not store the lens in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls. If the
lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent
mold and rust.
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Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators
Technical Notes
Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators
The lens may block the light from the camera AF-assist illuminator.
･ F
or the information on using the lens with cameras that have built-in AF-assist
illuminators, visit the site below.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
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Using the Lens on Cameras with a Built-in Flash
Using the Lens on Cameras with a Built-in
F
lash
Shadows will be visible in photos where light from the built-in ash is obscured by the
lens.
･ For the information on subject distances and focal lengths at which shadows will not
appear in photos taken with a built-in ash, visit the site below.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
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Accessories
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
･ L
C-52B Lens Cap (front cap)
･ LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap)
Other Compatible Accessories
･ CL
-C4 Lens Case
･ 52 mm lters
D Filters
Use only one lt
er at a time.
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Specications
Specications
Mount Nikon Z mount
Focal length 40 mm
Maximum aperture f/2
Lens construction 6 elements in 4 groups (including 2 aspherical elements)
Angle of view
FX format: 57°
DX format: 38°50’
Focusing system Internal focusing system
Minimum focus distance
(measur
ed from focal
plane)
0.29 m (0.96 ft)
Maximum reproduction
ratio
0.17×
Diaphragm blades 9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Aperture range f/2 – 16
Filter-attachment size 52 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Dimensions (maximum
diameter × distance to
end of lens from camera
lens mount ange)
Approx. 71.5 mm × 45.5 mm (2.9 in. × 1.8 in.)
Weight Approx. 170 g (6 oz)
･ T
hroughout this document, “FX format” and “FX” are used in reference to an angle of
view equivalent to that of a 35 mm format (“full frame”) camera and “DX format” and
“DX” to an angle of view equivalent to that of an APS-C camera.
･ Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specications, and performance
of this product at any time and without prior notice.
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Notices
Notices
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
f
ollowing 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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
❚❚
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 o
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 dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
･ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTIONS
❚❚
●
Modications
The FCC requires the user to be notied that any changes or modications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
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Notices
Notices for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B)
N
otices for Customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected
separ
ately.
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 helps 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.
