Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 User manual

©2023 Nikon Corporation
SB3B01(11)
7MM01911-01 En
• Read this document thoroughly before using the product.
• To ensure proper use of the product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page 4).
• After reading this document, keep it readily accessible for future reference.
Reference Guide
NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7

Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ForYourSafety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PartsoftheLens:NamesandFunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AttachmentandRemoval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
AttachingandRemovingtheLensHood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cautions:TakingPhotographs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PrecautionsforUse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lens Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technical Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
UsingtheLensonCameraswithaBuilt-inFlash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2Table of Contents

Introduction
Before You Begin
Before using this product, please read these instructions carefully. You will also
need to consult 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 critical articles or reviews), may be made without written
authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.
3Before You Begin

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.
After reading these safety instructions, keep them readily accessible for future
reference.
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 other 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.
4ForYourSafety

WARNING
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.
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.
5ForYourSafety

CAUTION
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
Light focused by the lens could cause fire 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 fire.
Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile
or in direct sunlight.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories
attached.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.
6ForYourSafety

Using the Lens
PartsoftheLens:NamesandFunctions
The parts of the lens are listed below.
1
Control ring
•Autofocus 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.
7PartsoftheLens:NamesandFunctions
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2 3
Lens mounting mark
Use when mounting the lens on the camera.
0“Attachment and Removal” (p.11)
CPU contacts
Used to transfer data to and from the camera.
8PartsoftheLens:NamesandFunctions
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4
Lens hood
We recommend that the lens hood be attached during shooting to prevent
ghosting. It also serves to protect the lens.
0“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.14)
0“Accessories” (p.20)
9PartsoftheLens:NamesandFunctions
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Lens cap (front cap)
6
Lens cap (rear cap)
10 PartsoftheLens:NamesandFunctions
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AttachmentandRemoval
Attaching the Lens
Turn the camera body off, remove the camera body cap,
and detach the rear lens cap.
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1.

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 shown (w) until it clicks into place.
12 AttachmentandRemoval
2.

Removing the Lens
Turn the camera body off.
Press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning
the lens in the direction shown (w).
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1.
2.

AttachingandRemovingtheLensHood
Lens hoods screw directly into the threads in front of the lens. Do not touch the
glass surface of the lens or use excessive force.
• We recommend that the lens hood be attached during shooting to prevent
ghosting.
• To remove the lens hood, unscrew it from the lens.
0“Accessories” (p.20)
14 AttachingandRemovingtheLensHood

Cautions:TakingPhotographs
• The following restrictions apply when the lens is used with an FX-format
camera:
The camera will use the DX-format image area, which reduces the number of
pixels recorded and the number of focus points.
The [Image Dust Off ref photo] option in the setup menu cannot be used.
• Videos shot with 1920× 1080 120p, 1920× 1080 100p, or 1920× 1080 slow-
motion selected for [Frame size/frame rate] in the movie shooting menu are
recorded at the following frame sizes and rates when the lens is mounted on a
Z6:
1920× 1080; 120p → 1920× 1080; 60p
1920× 1080; 100p → 1920× 1080; 50p
1920× 1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion) → 1920× 1080; 30p
1920× 1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion) → 1920× 1080; 25p
1920× 1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion) → 1920× 1080; 24p
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PrecautionsforUse
• Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens caps or lens hood.
• 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 flames 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 a case (available separately) to
protect it from scratches during transport.
• Keep credit cards and other such magnetic storage devices away from the
camera and lens. Data stored on the device could be corrupted.
16 PrecautionsforUse

Lens Maintenance
• Removing dust is normally sufficient to clean the glass surfaces of the lens.
• Smudges, fingerprints, 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) filters (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.
17 Lens Maintenance

Technical Notes
Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators
The lens or lens hood may block the light from the camera AF-assist illuminator.
• For the information on using the lens with cameras that have built-in AF-assist
illuminators, visit the site below.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
18 Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators

UsingtheLensonCameraswithaBuilt-
inFlash
Shadows will be visible in photos where light from the built-in flash is obscured
by the lens or lens hood. Should you notice shadows in your pictures, removethe
lens hood before shooting. Note, however, that depending on the distance to the
subject and lens focal length, shadows may appear even when the lens hood is
removed.
• For information on the subject distances and focal lengths at which shadows
will not appear in photos taken with a built-in flash, visit the site below.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
19 UsingtheLensonCameraswithaBuilt-inFlash

Accessories
Supplied Accessories
• LC-46B Lens Cap (front cap)
• LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap)
• HN-42 Lens Hood
Other Compatible Accessories
• CL-C4 Lens Case
• 46 mm filters
DFilters
• Use only one filter at a time.
• When using filters with the lens hood, first attach the hood (q) and then
attach the filters to the front of the hood (w). Attaching the hood after
attaching a filter to the lens could result in a drop in peripheral illumination.
20 Accessories