Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED User manual

Nikon
AF-S NIKKOR
24-70mm fl2.8G ED
Nano Crystal Coat
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Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d'utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
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Notes on Safety Operations
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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.
• 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.
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Nomenclature (): Reference page
CD Lens hood mounting index (p.19) ® Lens mount rubber gasket (p.17)
® Focus ring (p.18) @ CPU contacts (p.17)
® Distance scale ® Focus mode switch (p.18) •
@ Distance index line @ Lens hood (p.19)
® Zoom ring (p.19) @ Lens hood lock release button (p.19)
® Focal length scale @ Lens hood attachment index (p.19)
(j) Focal length index line @ Lens hood setting index (p.19)
® Mounting index
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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
P*1
SAM
D3, D700, D2-Series, D 1-Series, D300, D200, D1 00,
0 0 0 0 0
D90, D80, D70-Series, D60, D50, D40-Series
F6, F5, F 100, F80-Series/N80-Series *,
0000 0
F7 5- Series/N 7 5- Series *, F6 5- Series/N6 5- Series *
Pronea 600i/6i *, Pronea S*20 0 0 00
F4-Series, F90XI N90s *, F90-Series/N90*,
0 0 0 xx
F7O-Series/N7O*
F60-Seriesl N60*, F55-Series/N55-Series*,
F50-Series/N50*, F-401 xlN5005*, F-401 sl N4004s*,
x000 0
F-40 1 IN4004 *
F-80 1 s/N8008s *, F-80 1/N8008 *, F-60 1 M/N6000 *x00x x
F3AF, F-601/N6006*, F-S01/N2020**,
x x x xx
Nikon MF cameras (except F-601 M/N6000*)
o: 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 24-70mm 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 "S" designation. As a result,autofocusing is
smooth, silent, and almost instantaneous .
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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 ｾ｡ｭ･ｲ｡ body.
• The use of three aspherical and three 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 O.38m or 1.2 ft. (at 35mm - 50mm) .
•Important
• Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts <!W.
• When mounted on Nikon digital SLR (Nikon OX format) cameras, such as the
D2-Series and D300, the lens' picture angle becomes 61°- 22°50. and its
35mm equivalent focal length range is approx. 36mm - 105mm.
• If the lens mount rubber gasket ® is damaged, be sure to visit the nearest
Nikon authorized dealer or service center for repair.
• A total of two Wireless Remote Speedlights SB-R200 can be attached to the
front of the lens.
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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
03, 0700, 02-Series, 01-Series, 0300,
Manual focus
0200,0100,090, 080, ＰＷＰＭｓ･ｲｩ･ｾ
AF Autofocus with
(Focus assist
060, 050, 040-Series, F6, F5,
(CIS)
manual priority
is available,)
F4- Series, F1 00, F90Xl N90s *,
F90- Series/N90 *, F80- Series/N80- Series *,
F75-Series/N75-Series *, F70-Series/N70*,
MF
Manual focus
F65-Series/N65-Series*, Pronea 600i/6i*,
(Focus assist is available,)
Pronea S
F60-Series/N60 *, F5 5-Series/N 55-Series *,
F50-Series/N50* ,
AF
Manual focus
F-80 1 s/N8008s *, F-80 1 IN8008 *,
(CIS)
(Focus assist is available,
F-60 1 M/N6000 *, F-40 1 x/N 5005 *,
MF
except with the F-601 M/N6000* ,)
F-40 1 sl N4004s *, F-40 1 IN4004 **Sold exclusively
in the USA .
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Autofocus with manual override (MIA mode)
1 Set the Focus mode switch @ to [M/ A].
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depressing the shutter release button or the AF start,r!l,:Ei
(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,
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3. Focusing, zooming, and depth of field (p.116)
First turn the zoom ring ® until the desired composition is I
framed in the viewfinder before focusing. If your camera
has a depth of field preview (stop-down) button or lever,
depth of field can be observed while looking through the
camera viewfinder.
4. Setting the aperture
Set the aperture on the camera body.
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5. Using bayonet hood HB-40 @
.Attaching
the hood (Fig. A)
Align the lens hood attachment index (r )@ on the
hood with the lens hood mounting index CD on the
lens, and turn the hood @ clockwise until it click stops
to secure.
• Make sure that the lens hood mounting index CD
aligns with the lens hood setting index (-0) @.
• If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting
can occur.
• To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood, hold
it by its base (around the lens hood attachment index
@) rather than its outer edge.
• To store the lens hood, attach it in the reverse
position .
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Detaching the hood (Fig. B)
While pressing the lens hood lock release button @,
turn the lens hood @ counterclockwise to detach.
A
B
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6. Taking flash pictures using cameras with a built-in
flash
Vignetting is the darkening of the corners around the image that occurs when the
light emitted from the flash is obstructed by the lens hood, or lens barrel
depending on the focal length or shooting distance.
Cameras Usable focal length IShooting distance
•
28mm / 3m (9.9 ft.) or greater
0300
• 35mm / 1m (3.3 ft.) or greater
• 50mm or longer / No restriction
• 28mm / 2m (6.6 ft.) or greater
0200 • 35mm / 1m (3.3 ft.) or greater
• 50mm or longer / No restriction
• 28mm / 2.5m (8.2 ft.) or greater
0100
• 35mm / 1m (3.3 ft.) or greater
• 50mm or longer / No restriction
0700, 080, 070-Series,
• 35mm / 1m (3.3 ft.) or greater
050
• 50mm or longer / No restriction
090
• 35mm / 1.5m (4.9 ft.) or greater
• 50mm or longer / No restriction
• 35mm / 1.5m (4.9 ft.) or greater
060, 040-Series
• 50mm / 1m (3.3 ft.) or greater
• 70mm or longer / No restriction
F80- Series/N 80- Series *•
50mm / 1m (3.3 ft.) or greater
• 70mm or longer / No restriction
F75-Series/N75-Series* ,•
50mm / 1.5m (4.9 ft.) or greater
F70-Series/N70* ,•
70mm / 1m (3.3 ft.) or greater
Pronea 600i/6i *
F60-Series/N60*
• 70mm / 1m (3.3 ft.) or greater
F6 5- Series/N 6 5- Series *,
55- Series/N 5 5- Series *, • 70mm 11.5m (4.9 ft.) or greater
F 50- Series/N 50 *
*
Sold exclusively in the USA.
• Pronea S: Vignetting occurs at any focal length and shooting distance. Using this
lens is not recommended.
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7. 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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Screen
EC-B
G1
ABCEF
G2
G3
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Camera \
EC-E
G4
F6 ©©-©- - -©-©-
F5+DP-30 © © 0© © -0©-©-
F5+DA-30 © © 0© © -© © -©-
F4+DP-20 -©©-©©-©
F4+DA-20 -©©-©©-©
©:
Excellent focusing
0: Acceptable focusing
Slight vignetting or moire patterns appear in the viewfinder, but not on the film.
. Not available.
Blank box means not applicable. Since type M screen can be used for both
macrophotography 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.
8. 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.
• To protect the front lens element, an NC filter is recommended at all times. A
lens hood also helps protect the front of the lens.
• When storing the lens in its lens case, attach both front and rear caps.
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• 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.
9. Standard accessories
• 77mm snap-on front lens cap LC -77 • Rear lens cap LF-1
• Bayonet hood HB-40 • Flexible lens pouch CL-M3
10. Optional accessories
• 77mm screw-in filters
11. Incompatible accessories
• Teleconverters (all models) • Auto Ring BR-2A/BR-4 and all models of Auto
Extension Ring PK, K Ring, and Bellows focusing attachment
Other accessories may not be suitable for use with this lens. For details, carefully
read your accessories instruction manual.
12. Specifications
Type of lens:
Focal length:
Maximum aperture:
Lens construction:
Picture angle:
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G-type AF-S Zoom-Nikkor lens with built-in CPU and
Some Nikon bayonet mount
24mm-70mm
f/2.8
15 elements in 11 groups (3 ED, 3 aspherical and
some Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements)
84° - 34°20' with 35 mm (135) format Nikon film-
SLR cameras and Nikon FX format digital SLR cameras
61 °- 22°50' with Nikon DX format digital SLR
cameras
71° - 27°40' with IX240 system cameras