Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 User manual

©2023 Nikon Corporation
SB3B01(11)
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• 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 26mm f/2.8

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Caution: Taking Photographs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PrecautionsforUse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lens Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technical Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
UsingtheLensonCameraswithaBuilt-inFlash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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 2
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.
Lens mounting mark
Use when mounting the lens on the camera.
0“Attachment and Removal” (p.11)
7PartsoftheLens: NamesandFunctions
1
2

3 4
Rubber lens-mount gasket
Helps prevent the ingress of water droplets or dust along the surfaces
where the lens and camera meet when the lens is mounted on the
camera.*
There is no guarantee that the gasket is completely proof against the
ingress of water droplets or dust in all circumstances.
CPU contacts
Used to transfer data to and from the camera.
8PartsoftheLens: NamesandFunctions
3
*
4

5 6 7
Lens hood
Lens hoods reduce stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting.
They also serve to protect the lens’s front element and telescoping section.
0“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.15)
Lens hood lock mark (indented)
Use when attaching the lens hood.
0“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.15)
Lens hood alignment mark (raised)
Use when attaching the lens hood.
0“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.15)
9PartsoftheLens: NamesandFunctions
5
6
7

8
Slip-on lens cap (front cap)
When using the lens cap, slide it as far as it will go onto the lens.
DCaution: The Lens Cap
Do not attach the lens cap while the camera is on. Remove the cap when
turning the camera on.
9
Lens cap (rear cap)
10 PartsoftheLens: NamesandFunctions
8
9

Attachment and Removal
Attaching the Lens
Turn the camera body off, remove the camera body cap,
and detach the rear lens cap.
11 Attachment and Removal
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.
When attaching the lens, hold it by the barrel, not the front cap.
Remove the front cap.
Turn the camera on.
The lens will extend automatically.
12 Attachment and Removal
2.
3.
4.

DCautions: Extending the Lens
• Do not place the camera on a surface with the lens pointing down. Be
particularly careful not to turn the camera on while it is resting on the lens, as
the lens may malfunction if it fails to extend.
• Do not hold the telescoping section or attempt to forcibly extend or
retract the lens. Failure to observe these precautions could result in product
malfunction.
• If the lens does not extend or freezes in place once extended, press the
shutter-release button.
13 Attachment and Removal

Removing the Lens
Turn the camera body off.
The extended lens will retract automatically. Proceed to Step2 after
confirming that the lens is fully retracted.
Press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning
the lens in the direction shown (w).
If the front cap is attached, be sure to rotate the lens while holding it by the
barrel, not the front cap.
DRemoving the Lens While It Is Extended
The lens will not retract if removed while the camera is on. To retract the lens,
turn the camera off, reattach the lens, turn the camera on, and then turn the
camera off and remove the lens in the correct order.
14 Attachment and Removal
1.
2.

Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood
Align the raised lens hood alignment mark with the lens mounting mark (q) and
then rotate the lens hood in the direction shown (w) until it clicks into place with
the lens mounting mark aligned with the indented lens hood lock mark (e).
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Lens hood alignment mark (raised)
Lens mounting mark
Lens hood lock mark (indented)
• The lens hood can be removed by performing the foregoing procedure in
reverse.
15 Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood
1
2
3

DHolding the Lens Hood
When attaching or removing the lens hood, hold the hood lightly with your
fingers along the periphery and rotate it as shown.
16 Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood

Caution: Taking Photographs
• Sounds made by the lens during focusing may be audible under some shooting
conditions. To reduce noise from the lens during video recording or other
situations where it may be unwelcome, choose a lower autofocus speed setting
on the camera. During manual focus, noise can be reduced by rotating the
control ring slowly.
• Touching the extended portion of the lens while autofocus is in progress may
interrupt the focus operation. Normal function can be restored by pressing the
shutter-release button.
17 Caution: Taking Photographs

PrecautionsforUse
• Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens caps or lens hood.
The lens cap or hood may come off, causing you to drop the lens or camera.
• Keep the CPU contacts clean.
• Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and
take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair.
• 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.
18 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.
19 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/
20 Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators