Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED User manual

Nikon
AF-S NIKKOR
14-24mm fl2.8G ED
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Notes on Safety Operations
&CAUTION
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the camera or lens could result in injury. Repairs
should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or lens
break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product
and/or removing the battery.
Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or lens,
remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation
could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the
equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.
Do not use the camera or lens in the presence of flammable gas
If the electronic equipment is operated in the presence of flammable gas, it could
result in an explosion or a fire.
Do not look at the sun through the lens or viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light sources through the lens or viewfinder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or
other small parts into their mouths.
Observe the following precautions when handling the camera
and
lens
• Keep the camera or lens unit dry. Failure to do so could result in a fire or
electric shock.
• Do not handle or touch the unit with wet hands. Failure to do so could result in
electric shock.
• In backlit shooting, keep the sun well out of the frame.
The sunlight could focus into the lens body and cause a fire. When the sun gets
close to the frame, it can also cause a fire.
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• When the lens will not be used for a long time, attach both front and rear lens
caps and store the lens away from direct sunlight. Failure to do so could result
in a fire, as the lens might focus sunlight onto an object.
Nomenclature
CD Fixed lens hood
® Focus ring (p.16)
@ Distance scale
@ Distance index line
® Zoom ring (p.17)
® Focal length scale
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(J) Focal length index line
@ Mounting index
® Lens mount rubber gasket (p.15)
@ CPU contacts (p.15)
@ Focus mode switch (p.16)
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• Because of the shape of the lens, its surface can be easily damaged when
coming into contact with other objects. To protect the lens, always attach the
lens cap when not using it, and when mounting to or detaching it from the
camera.
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Usable cameras and available functions
There may be some restrictions or limitation for available functions. Refer to your
camera instruction manual for details.
Cameras Autofocus
Exposure mode
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D3, D700, D2-Series, D1-Series, D300, D200, D 100,
0 0 0 0 0
D90, D80, D70-Series, D60, D50, D40-Series
F6, F5, F 100, F80-Series/N80-Series *,
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F7 5-Series/N7 5-Series *, F65-Series/N65-Series *
Pronea 600i/6i*, Pronea S*2
0 0 0 0 0
F4-Series, F90X/N90s *, F90-Series/N90*,
0 0 0 x x
F70-Series/N70*
F60-Series/N60*, F55-Series/N 55-Series *,
F50-Series/N50*, F-401x/N5005*, F-401s/N4004s*,
x0000
F-40 1 /N4004 *
F-80 1 s/N8008s*, F-80 1 /N8008*, F-60 1 M/N6000*
x00x x
F3AF, F-601/N6006*, F-501/N2020**,
x x x x x
Nikon MF cameras (except F-601 M/N6000*)
0: Possible X: Impossible
*Sold exclusively in the USA. * *Sold exclusively in the USA and Canada.
*1P includes AUTO (General-Purpose Program) and Vari-Program System.
*2 Manual (M) is not available.
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lens. This is a
high-grade, internal focusing (IF) lens employing a Silent Wave Motor to drive the
focusing mechanism, thus the "5" designation. As a result, autofocusing is
smooth, silent, and almost instantaneous .
•Major features
• Autofocus (A) or manual (M) mode can easily be selected with the Focus mode
switch.
• Autofocusing with manual override is provided, allowing instant change from
autofocusing to manual focusing.
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• More accurate exposure control is possible when this is mounted on a Nikon
camera having 3D Matrix Metering capability, because subject distance
information is transferred from the lens to the camera body.
• The use of three aspherical and two ED (extra-low dispersion) lens elements II
ensures sharp pictures virtually free of color fringing. Also, by utilizing a 9-blade
diaphragm that produces a nearly circular aperture, out-of-focus images in front
of or behind the subject are rendered as pleasing blurs.
• The Nano Crystal Coat deposited on some of the lens elements ensures that
fine, clear images can be reproduced under various shooting conditions, from
the sunny outdoors to spotlighted interior scenes.
• The closest focusing distance possible is 0.28m (0.92 ft.) at 18mm - 24mm, or
0.3m (0.98 ft.) at less than 18mm .
•Important
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• Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts @.
• When mounted on Nikon digital SLR (Nikon DX format) cameras, such as the
D2-Series and D300, the lens' picture angle becomes 90
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and its 35mm
equivalent focal length range is approx. 21 mm - 36mm.
• If the lens mount rubber gasket ® is damaged, be sure to visit the nearest
Nikon authorized dealer or service center for repair.
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2. Focusing
Set your camera's focus mode selector according to this chart.
Cameras
Camera's
Lens' focus mode
focus mode
MIA M
D3, D700, D2-Series, D1-Series, D300,
Manual focus
D200, D1 00, D90, D80, D70-Series, AF
Autofocus with
(Focus assist
D60, D50, D40-Series, F6, F5,
(CIS)
manual priority
is available.)
F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s*,
F90-Series/N90*, F80-Seriesl
N80-Series *, F75-Series/N75-Series*,
Manual focus
F70-Series/N70*, F65-Seriesl
MF
N65-Series*, Pronea 600i/6i*,
(Focus assist is available.)
Pronea S
F60-Series/N60*, F55-Seriesl
N55-Series*, F50-Series/N50*,
AF
Manual focus
F-801s/N8008s*, F-801/N8008*,
(CIS)
(Focus assist is available,
F-60 1 M/N6000 *, F-40 1 x/N 5005 *,
MF
except with the F-60 1 M/N6000*.)
F-40 1 s/N4004s *, F-40 1 IN4004 **
Sold exclusively in the USA .
• Autofocus with manual override (MIA mode)
1 Set the Focus mode switch @ to [MIA].
Note: Be sure to set the switch so that the indicator
aligns with [MIA] precisely.
2 Autofocus is provided, but you can manually override the
focus by operating the separate Focus ring ® while
lightly depressing the shutter release button or the AF
start (AF-ON) button on the camera.
3 To cancel manual override, again lightly depress the
shutter release button or the AF start button on the
camera. This will return the camera to autofocus mode .
• Getting good results with autofocus
Refer to "Notes on using wide or super-wide angle AF Nikkor lenses" (p. 110).
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3. Focusing, looming, and depth of field (p.1 04)
First turn the zoom ring ® until the desired composition is
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depth of field can be observed while looking through the
camera viewfinder.
• The distance scale does not indicate the precise distance
between the subject and the camera. Values are
approximate and should be used only as a general guide.
4. Setting the aperture
Set the aperture on the camera body.
5. Taking flash pictures with cameras having built-in flash
Vignetting occurs when using these cameras because the light emitted
from the flash may be obstructed by the lens barrel.
6. Recommended focusing screens
Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for certain Nikon SLR
cameras to suit any picture-taking situation. The ones recommended for use with
this lens are:
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Excellent focusing
0: Acceptable focusing
Slight vignetting or moire patterns appear in the viewfinder, but not on the film.
Not available.
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Blank box means not applicable. Since type M screen can be used for both macro-
photography at a 1: 1 magnification ratio and for photomicrography, it has
different applications than other screens.
• When using the Band E focusing screens in cameras other than those listed
above, refer to the columns for the Band E screens.
7. Lens care
• Clean the lens surfaces with a blower brush. To remove dirt and smudges, use a
soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens
cleaner. Wipe in a circular motion from center to outer edge, taking care not to
leave traces or touch other parts of the lens.
• Never use thinner or benzene to clean the lens as this might damage it, result
in a fire, or cause health problems.
• When the lens is not in use, attach the lens cap to protect the front lens
element.
• When storing the lens in its lens case, attach both front and rear caps.
• When the lens will not be used for a long time, store it in a cool, dry place to
prevent mold. Also store the lens away from direct sunlight or chemicals such
as camphor or naphthalene.
• Do not get water on the lens or drop it in water as this will cause it to rust and
malfunction.
• Reinforced plastic is used for certain parts of the lens. To avoid damage, never
leave the lens in an excessively hot place.
8. Standard accessories
• Slip-on front lens cap • Rear lens cap LF-l • Semi-soft case CL-M3
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9. Incompatible accessories
• Teleconverters (all models) • Auto Ring BR-2A/BR-4 and all models of Auto
Extension Ring PK, K Ring, Bellows focusing attachment and filter • Attachment
RingSX-1 •
Other accessories may not be suitable for use with this lens. For details, carefully
read your accessories instruction manual.
10. Specifications
Type of lens:
Focal length:
Maximum aperture:
Lens construction:
Picture angle:
Focal length scale:
Distance information:
Zoom control:
Focusing:
Shooting distance scale:
Closest focus distance:
G-type AF-S Zoom-Nikkor lens with built-in CPU and
Nikon bayonet mount
14mm-24mm
f/2.8
14 elements in 11 groups (2 ED, 3 aspherical and
some Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements)
114
0-
84
0
with 35 mm (135) format Nikon film-SLR
cameras and Nikon FX format digital SLR cameras
90
0-
61
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with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras
102
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0
with IX240 system cameras
14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24mm
Output to camera body
Manually via separate zoom ring
Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) system (utilizing an
internal Silent Wave Motor); manually via separate
focus ring
Graduated in meters and feet from 0.28m (1 ft.) to
infinity (00)
0.28m (0.92 ft.) at 18mm - 24mm, 0.3m (0.98 ft.)
at less than 18mm
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No. of diaphragm blades:
Diaphragm:
Aperture range:
Exposure measurement:
Dimensions:
Weight:
9 pcs. (rounded)
Fully automatic
f/2.8 - 22
Via full-aperture method
Approx. 98mm dia. x 131.5mm extension from the
camera's lens mount flange
Approx. 970g (34.2 oz)
Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation
on the part of the manufacturer.
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