WalimeXPro 85/1,4 IF Aspherical User manual

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Copy of Instruction manual
85/1,4 IF Aspherical Lens
Gewerbering 26
86666 Burgheim
Tel. +49 84 32 / 9489-0
Fax. +49 84 32 / 9489 - 8333
eMail: [email protected]
www.foto-walser.de

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Content
0. ................................................................................................................................ Introduction 3
1. ............................................................................................................ Name of each component 3
2. ................................................................................................. Attaching and Detaching Camera 4
3. ........................................................................................................................ Focus Adjustment 4
4. ......................................................................................................................... Mounting a hood 4
5. ...........................................................................................................................Camera settings 5
6. ................................................................................................................Technical specifications 5
7. ................................................................................................................................ Fault finding 6
8. ........................................................................................................... Cleaning and maintenance 7
9. ............................................................................................................................... Safety notes 7
10 .................................................................................................................... Included in delivery 7

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Thank you for purchasing our 85mm f1.4 aspherical IF lens. We believe that unique photography is
possible when using your lens. Advantages of the 85mm f1.4 aspherical IF lens:
1. Corrects abberations using a complex aspherical lens and at a fully opened position,
produces a high resolution and a high contrast at the center of the lens as well as around the
periphery of the lens.
2. Uses high quality optical glass for optimal refraction and dispersion.
3. Delicate focus control with smooth operation.
4. Coating design by controlling ghosting as much as possible and reproducing vivid color
images.
5. Maintains compact size with inner focus design.
6. Produces smooth focusing by means of the aperture design, which comes close to a circular
shape with its 8 diaphragm blades.
The 85mm F1.4 aspherical IF lens for photography is designed with its own mount.
Read this instruction manual carefully and use it properly.
1. Name of each component
①Depth of field scale
②Focus scaling ring
③Focusing ring
④Hood locking area
⑤Aperture adjustment ring
⑥Lens ring mount
⑦Filter locking area
⑧walimex pro plate

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2. Attaching and Detaching Camera
Attaching: Hold the hood locking area of the lens softly, align the depth of field scale of the
lens with the lens ring mount of the camera, push the lens into the camera and turn the lens
softly until it makes a clicking sound and the depth of field scale is positioned on the upper
part of the camera
Detaching: Hold the hood locking area of the lens softly, press the lens release button on the
camera, turn the lens until the depth of field scale of the lens is aligned with the lens ring
mount of the camera and then pull the lens out.
3. Focus Adjustment
The user can set the focus of a subject by turning the focus adjustment ring when using the
85mm F1.4 aspherical IF lens, as it is an MF (Manual Focus) adjustment lens.
1. When focusing on a subject from a long distance, turn the focus ring to the left and focus
on the clearest subject by using the indication signal on the camera or by checking
visually.
2. When focusing on a subject from a short distance, turn the focus ring to the right and
focus on the clearest subject by using the indication signal on the camera or by checking
visually.
4. Mounting a hood
The hood has a bayonet system, and guarantees maximized speed and efficiency, safe and
precise installation and facilitates the enjoyment of shooting, that is free from ghosting or
flaring.
Align the hood indicator and the hood locking
indicator on the lens, push the hood in softly,
And then rotate to the left until it makes a
clicking sound.

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5. Camera settings
Some cameras require special settings when using this lens. Please refer to the following and
set the camera when necessary.
Nikon
①Set the mode dial of the camera to „M“.
②Set the focus adjustment lever of the camera to „M“.
③Some digital cameras are able to set the focal length and the brightness when attaching
an MF lens. The MF lens can be used more efficiently if the focal length and the brightness
are set on somedigital cameras.
*The shutter speed of some cameras changes automatically if the focal length and the
brightness are set, and the desired brightness is set in A/S/P mode by turning the aperture
adjustment ring.
6. Technical specifications
Focal length
85mm
Max. aperture
F1.4
Focusing range
approx 1m
Filter connection
Ø72mm
Number of elements
9 elements
Number of groups
7 groups
Size
approx 72 mm
Weight (without hood)
480g

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7. Fault finding
Phenomena
Causes
Measures
A lens can´t be
attached to the
camera
The lens ring mount and
the camera mount are
not aligned.
Align the lens ring mount and
the camera mount.
A lens can´t be
detached from the
camera
Incorrect rotation
direction for detaching.
If the user turns the lens
while holding the
camera, it may cause
damage to the lens.
Press the lens release button on
the camera, and lightly turn the
lens to the lens attaching and
detaching reference points, in
the direction as marked on the
camera and then pull the lens
forward.
Dark Image
Incorrect focusing.
Insufficient shutter
speed or camera shake
Turn the focus ring while
checking the indication or
checking an object visually, set
the focus until it reaches a clear
point and then press the
shutter. Steady the camera and
take a photograph at a shutter
speed of 1/125 sec.
Autofocus failure
Autofocus failed with
manual control focus
lens
Set focus by turning the focus
ring.
Dark or too bright
pictures
Inappropriate exposure
Adjust the aperture size by
turning the lens or adjust the
shutter speed
The camera flash is
not geared to the
camera
The manual control lens
may not be compatible,
depending on the
camera
See the camera manual
The camera finder
indication or the
display is not
displayed
This lens doesn´t have
an electric contact
signal, so there is no
communication with the
camera through electric
signals.
Zooming failure
This lens is a single lens

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8. Cleaning and maintenance
The lens should always be capped when not in use. Like other precision optics, it should never
be simply wiped with a tissue since this may abrade the surface with any dust clinging to it or
on the lens.
Any accumulated dust should occasionally be blown off with a syringe or available blower
brush designed for this purpose. To remove fingerprints or smears, shred the edge of a lens
tissue and roll it to make a swab: dampen it with a lens cleaner specially made for photographic
optics and gently wipe the surface without exercising any pressure. Repeat the procedure if
necessary using a new swab. To clean, start at the center of the lens, using a circular motion
and working to the edge of the lens for best results.
When the lens is not in use, it should be stored in a cool dry place, however, if this is not
possible, a leather case with a silicate gel packet will afford the same protection as an
aluminum case with polyfoam liner.
9. Safety notes
CAUTION
-Don´t use this product or store it close to devices that generate heat, i.e. heaters,
thermal regulators, stoves and so on.
-Don´t leave the lens in conditions where drastic temperature changes can occur.
-Don´t touch the surface of the lens by hand and avoid making contact with sharp objects.
-Avoid dropping the lens.
-Don´t soak the lens in water and avoid water splashing onto the lens.
10. Included in delivery
1 x Lens
1 x Lens hood
1 x Carrying bag