Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR User manual

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AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
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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 afall or other accident, take the
product to aNikon-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 product
to aNikon-authorized service representative
for inspection.
Do not use the camera or lens in the
presence of flammable gas
Operating electronic equipment in the presence of
flammable gas could result in an explosion or fire.
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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 and lens unit dry. Failure to do so
could result in fire or electric shock.
•
Do not handle or touch the camera or lens unit with
wet hands. Failure to do so could result in electric
shock.
•When shooting
with back-lighting, do not point the
lens at the sun or allow sunlight to pass directly down
the lens as this may cause the camera to overheat and
possibly cause a fire.
•When the lens will
not be used for an extended period
of 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 may focus sunlight
onto aflammable object.

II Nomenclature
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CD Lens hood (pg. 18)
® Lens hood attachment
index
(pg. 18)
® Lens hood setting index
(pg. 18)
@ Lens hood mounting index
(pg.
18)
®Zoom ring (pg. 18)
® Focal length scale
(J) Focal length scale index
@Distance scale (pg. 18)
®Distance index line
@ Focus ring (pg. 15)
@Mounting index
@ Lens mount rubber gasket
(pg.20)
@ CPU contacts (pg. 20)
@ Focus mode switch (pg. 15)
@Vibration reduction ON/OFF
switch (pg. 16)
@Vibration reduction mode
switch
(pg. 16)
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Function
Exposure
Cameras
(shooting) mode
VR
AF
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Nikon digital SLR (Nikon FXlDX format)
cameras, F6, F5, F100, F80-Seriesl
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N80-Series*, F75-SerieslN75-Series*,
F65-SerieslN65- Series *
Pronea 600i/6i *, Pronea S*2-
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F4-Series, F90XlN90s*, F90-SerieslN90*,
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- -
F70-SerieslN70*
F60-SerieslN60*, F55-SerieslN55-Series*,
F50-SerieslN50*, F-401x/N5005*,
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F-40 1 slN4004s *, F-40 1 IN4004 *
F-80 1 slN8008s *, F-80 1 IN8008 *,
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F-601 MlN6000*
- - - -
F3AF, F-601/N6006*, F-501/N2020**,
Nikon MF cameras (except F-601 M!N6000*)
- - - - - -
Thank you for purchasing the AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens. Before using this
lens, please read these instructions and refer to your camera's user's manual.
D• Major features •Usable cameras and available
• The Nano Crystal Coat deposited on some of the functions
lens elements ensures that fine, clear images can There may be some restrictions or limitation for
be reproduced under various shooting available functions. Refer to camera's user's
conditions, from the sunny outdoors to manual for details.
spotlighted interior scenes.
• By enabling vibration reduction (VRII), slower
shutter speeds (approximately four stops*) can
be used, thus increasing the range of usable
shutter speeds and zoom positions, particularly
when hand-holding the camera. (*Based on
results achieved under Nikon measurement
conditions. The effects of vibration reduction
may vary according to shooting conditions
and use.)
Important
•When mounted on Nikon OX format digital SLR
cameras, such as the 0300-Series and 090, the
lens' angle of view becomes 61 °-13°20' and its
35mm equivalent focal length is approx.
36-180mm.
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./: Possible -: Not possible
VR: Vibration reduction AF: Autofocus
*Sold exclusively in the USA
**Sold exclusively in the USA and Canada
* 1: P includes AUTO and Vari-Program System (Scene modes).
*2: Manual (M) is not available.

.. Focusing
Set your camera focus mode according to the
chart below:
Autofocus with manual override (MIA mode)
ITJ Set the lens focus mode switch to MIA.
[]J Autofocus is enabled, but autofocus operation
can be overridden by rotating the separate
focus ring while pressing the shutter-release
button halfway, or
by pressing the AF-ON
button on the camera.
l]] Press the shutter-release button halfway or the
AF-ON button once again to cancel manual
focus and resume autofocus.
Cameras Camera
Lens focus mode switch
focus mode
MIA
M
Nikon digital SLR (Nikon FX/DX format) cameras, F6, F5,
Autofocus with Manual
focus
AF (CIS) (Electronic rangefinder
F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s*, F90-Series/N90*, F80-Series!
manual override
can be used.)
N80-Series*, F75-Series/N75-Series*, F70-Series/N70*,
Manual focus
F65-SerieslN65-Series*, Pronea 600i/6i*, Pronea S
MF
(Electronic rangefinder can be used.)
F60-Series/N60*, F55-Series/N55-Series*, F50-SerieslN50*,
AF (CIS)
Manual focus
F-801 s/N8008s*, F-801/N8008*, F-601 MlN6000*, (Electronic
ran~efinder can be used,
MF
F-401 xlN5005*, F-401 slN4004s*, F-401/N4004*
except with t e F-601 M/N6000*)
* Sold exclusively in the USA
•
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Setting the vibration reduction ON/OFF
switch
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•Vibration reduction mode (VRU)
Basic concept of vibration reduction
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Weak ~ Strength of vibrations • Strong
Set the vibration reduction D Set the vibration reduction
mode switch to NORMAL. mode switch to ACTIVE.
Set the vibration reduction
When taking pictures mode switch to either
NORMAL or ACTIVE.
When taking panning Set the vibration reduction
shots mode switch to
NORMAL.
When taking pictures Set the vibration reduction
from a moving vehicle mode switch to ACTIVE.
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Notes on using vibration reduction
• If this lens is used with cameras that do not have
the vibration reduction function (pg. 14), set the
vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to OFF. With
the Pronea 600i/6i camera, in particular, battery
power
may become quickly depleted if this switch
is left ON.
•After pressing the shutter-release button halfway,
wait until the image in the viewfinder stabilizes
before pressing the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down.
•
Due to the characteristics of the vibration
reduction
mechanism, the image in the
viewfinder
may be blurred after the shutter is
released. This is not amalfunction.
•
When taking panning shots, be sure to set the
vibration reduction mode switch to NORMAL. If
the camera is panned in awide arc,
compensation for camera shake in the panning
direction
is not performed. For example, only the
effects of vertical camera shake is reduced with
horizontal
panning.
• Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens
from the camera while vibration reduction is
operating. Failure to observe this note could ~
result in the lens sounding and feeling as if an ~
internal component is loose or broken when it is
shaken. This is not amalfunction. Turn the
camera on again to correct this.
•With cameras featuring abuilt-in flash, vibration
reduction
does not function while the built-in
flash is charging.
• When the camera is mounted on atripod, set the
vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to OFF.
However, it is recommended that the switch be
set to ON when using the camera on an
unsecured tripod head or with monopod.
•With autofocus
cameras featuring an AF-ON
button, vibration reduction does not function
when the AF-ON button is pressed.
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• Be su re that the lens
hood mounting
index (e) is aligned
with the lens hood
setting index (-0)
(8).
II Focusing, zooming, and depth
of field
1m Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the
focal length until the desired composition is
framed. If your camera has adepth-of-field
preview (stop-down) button or
lever, depth of field
can be previewed through the camera viewfinder.
•
This lens is equipped with the Internal Focusing
(IF) system. As the shooting distance decreases,
the focal length also decreases.
• 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. When shooting distant
landscapes, depth of field may influence
operation
and the subject may appear in focus
at aposition that is closer than infinity.
•
For more information, see page 144.
II Setting the aperture
Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.
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II Using the lens hood
Lens hoods minimize stray light and protect the lens.
Attaching the hood
/-- .
• To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood,
hold it by the base (near the lens hood attachment
index (.)) rather than its outer edge.
• If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting
may occur.
• To store the lens hood, attach it in the reverse
position. To facilitate attachment or removal of
the hood, hold it
by the base (near the lens hood
setting index
(-0)) rather than its outer edge.

II The built-in flash and vignetting
• The built-in flash cannot be used over distances
of less than 0.6 m (2.0 ft.).
•
To prevent vignetting, do not use the lens hood.
*Vignetting is the darkening of the corners around
the image that occurs when the light emitted by the
flash is obstructed by the lens barrel.
Cameras
Supported focallength/Shooting distance
0700 (FX format) •24mm/3 m(9.8 ft.) or greater
•35mm or lonqer/No restriction
0300-Series, 0200,
•24mm/1 m(3.3 ft.) or greater
0100
•35mm or lonqer/No restriction
090, 080, 070-Series,
•24mm/1.5 m(4.9 ft.) or greater
050
•35mm or lonqer/No restriction
05000, 03000, 060,
•24mm/2.5 m (8.2 ft.) or greater
040-Series
•35mm or lonqer/No restriction
F80-SerieslN80-Series*
•35mm/1.5 m(4.9 ft.) or greater
•50mm
or lonqer/No restriction
F75-SerieslN75-Series*
•50mm/1.5 m(4.9 ft.) or greater
•
70mm/1 m(3.3 ft.) or greater
•85mm
or lonqer/No restriction
F70-SerieslN70*
• 50mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater
•70mm
or lonqer/No restriction
F65-SerieslN65-Series* ,•70mm/1.5 m(4.9 ft.) or greater
F55-SerieslN55-Series*
• 85mm or lonqer/1 m (3.3 ft.) or qreater
F60- Seri eslN 60 *•50mm/3 m(9.8 ft.) or greater
•70mm/1.5 m(4.9 ft.) or greater
•
85mm or lonqer/1 m (3.3 ft.) or qreater
F50-SerieslN 50*
•70mm/2 m(6.6 ft.) or greater
F-401/N4004* '
F-40 1 xlN 5005 ~
•85mm/1.5 m(4.9 ft.) or greater
F-401 slN4004s~
•120mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater
* Sold exclusively in the USA
•Recommended focusing screens
Various interchangeable focusing screens are
available for certain Nikon SLR cameras to suit any III
picture-taking situation. The ones recommended
for use with this lens are:
1\ Screen ABCE
EC-B
G1
G3
G4
JL M U
Camera \
EC-E
G2
F6
© © -©- - - -©©
F5+DP-30 ©©0©©0© ©
F5+DA-30 ©© © © ©©
(+ 0.5)
(+ 0.5)
@ : Excellent foc using
o:Acceptable focusing
Slight vignetting or moire patterns
appear in
the viewfi nder, but not on the fi 1m.
- :Notav ailable
( ) :
Indicates degree of exposure compensation
needed (center-weighted metering only). For
F6 cameras, compensate by selecting"Other
screen" in Custom Setting "b6: Screen comp."
and setting the EV level to -2.0 to +2.0 in 0.5
EV steps. When using screens other than type
Bor E, "Other screen" must be selected even
when the required compensation value is "0"
(no compensation required). For F5 cameras,
compensate using Custom Setting #18 on the 19

camera body. See user's manual of the camera
body for more details.
•
Blank box means not applicable. Since type M
screen can be used for both macrophotography at
amagnification ratio of 1:1or above and for
photomicrography, it
has different applications
than other
screens.
Important
•
For F5 cameras, only EC-B, EC-E, B, E, J, A, L
focusing
screens are usable in Matrix Metering.
• Lens care
• When the lens is mounted on a camera, do not
pick up or hold the camera and lens by the lens
hood.
• Be careful not to allow the CPU contacts to
become dirty or damaged.
•If the lens mount rubber gasket is damaged, be
sure to visit the nearest Nikon-authorized service
representative for repair.
• Clean 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 the center
to outer edge, taking care not to leave traces or
touch other parts of the lens.
• Never use organic solvent such as thinner or
benzene to clean the lens.
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• NC filters are available to protect the front lens
element. The lens hood also helps to protect the
front of the
lens .
•
When storing the lens in its flexible lens pouch,
attach both the front
and rear lens caps.
• When the lens will not be used for an extended
period of time, store it in a cool, dry place to
prevent mold
and rust. Be sure to 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.
•Standard accessories
•77mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77
• Rear Lens Cap
• Bayonet Hood HB-53
• Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1218
•Optional "accessories
•77mm screw-on filters