Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Reference Manual
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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Reference Manual

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NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Reference Guide
• 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.
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  • Page 1 NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Reference Guide • 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction........... . . Before You Begin.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    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.
  • Page 5 WARNING 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.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Using The Lens

    Using the Lens Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions The parts of the lens are listed below. 1 2 3 4 Lens hood mounting mark Use when attaching the lens hood. “Attaching and Removing the Optional Lens Hood” (p.14) Zoom ring Rotate the ring to zoom in or out.
  • Page 8 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. •...
  • Page 9 Lens hood Lens hoods block stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting. They also serve to protect the lens. Available separately. “Attaching and Removing the Optional Lens Hood” (p.14) Lens hood lock mark Use when attaching the lens hood. “Attaching and Removing the Optional Lens Hood”...
  • Page 10 Lens cap (front cap) Lens cap (rear cap) • The rear lens caps supplied with lens kits may differ from that shown here, in which case is not required. Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions...

  • Page 11: Attachment And Removal

    Attachment and Removal Attaching the Lens Turn the camera off, remove the body cap, and detach the rear lens cap. Attachment and Removal...
  • Page 12 Position the lens on the camera body, keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body ( ), and then rotate the lens counterclockwise ( ) until it clicks into place. Attachment and Removal...
  • Page 13 Removing the Lens Turn the camera off. Press and hold the lens release button ( ) while turning the lens clockwise ( Attachment and Removal...

  • Page 14: Attaching And Removing The Optional Lens Hood

    Attaching and Removing the Optional Lens Hood • Align the lens hood mounting mark with the lens hood alignment mark ( and then rotate the hood ( ) until the mounting mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark ( Lens hood alignment mark Lens hood mounting mark Lens hood lock mark...
  • Page 15 • Gripping the front too tightly makes the lens hood difficult to attach or remove. When rotating the lens hood, hold it near the lens hood alignment mark ( • To remove the lens hood, reverse the above steps. • The lens hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use. Attaching and Removing the Optional Lens Hood...

  • Page 16: Vibration Reduction (Vr)

    Vibration Reduction (VR) The lens supports vibration reduction. Vibration reduction settings can be adjusted from the camera. See the documentation provided with the camera for details. Vibration reduction allows shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be the case, expanding the range of shutter speeds available. Vibration Reduction •...

  • Page 17: Cautions: Taking Photographs

    Cautions: Taking Photographs • The following restrictions apply when the lens is used with an FX-format camera: The camera will use the DX-format image area, which reduces the number of pixels recorded and the number of focus points. The [Image Dust Off ref photo] option in the setup menu cannot be used. •...

  • Page 18: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for Use • Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens caps or lens hood. • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Reattach the lens caps when the lens is not in use. •...

  • Page 19: Lens Maintenance

    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;...

  • Page 20: Technical Notes

    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/ Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators...

  • Page 21: Using The Lens On Cameras With A Built-In Flash

    Using the Lens on Cameras with a Built-in Flash Shadows will be visible in photos where light from the built-in flash is obscured by the lens or lens hood. Remove the lens hood before shooting. Note, however, that depending on the distance to the subject, and in the case of zoom lenses also on the lens focal length, shadows may appear even when the lens hood is removed.

  • Page 22: Accessories

    Accessories Supplied Accessories • LC-62B Lens Cap (front cap) • LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap) Different rear caps may be supplied with lens kits. Other Compatible Accessories • HB-101 Lens Hood • CL-C1 Lens Case • 62 mm filters Filters •...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Specifications Mount Nikon Z mount Focal length 18 – 140 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5 – 6.3 17 elements in 13 groups (including 2 ED and 2 Lens construction aspherical elements) Angle of view 76° – 11°30′ (DX image area) Focal length scale...
  • Page 24 Approx. 73 mm × 90 mm (2.9 in. × 3.6 in.) lens from camera lens mount flange) Weight Approx. 315 g (11.2 oz) Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice. Specifications...

  • Page 25: Notices

    Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 26 ● Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.

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