Nikon NIKKOR AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Manual

Overview

Before using this product, please carefully read both these instructions and the camera manual.

Note:
DX lenses are for use with Nikon DX-format digital single-lens refl ex cameras. This lens does not support D4-series, D3-series, D2-series, D1-series, D800-series, D700, D610, D600, D300-series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50, D40series, D7000, D5100, D5000, D3200, D3100 or D3000 digital SLR cameras or fi lm SLR cameras. When using it with a D5500, D5300, or D3300, be sure the camera fi rmware has been updated to the latest version.
If the camera is off or the standby timer has expired, the focus ring can not be used to focus the camera and rotating the zoom ring will cause the subject to go out of focus. Before focusing, turn the camera on or restart the standby timer by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

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.

Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.

Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.

Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in injury or property damage.

• 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 fi re, burns or other injury.
• Keep dry.
  Do not handle with wet hands.
  Failure to observe these precautions could result in fi re or electric shock.
• Do not use this product in the presence of fl ammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.
• Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens or camera.
  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 handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.

• Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
  Light focused by the lens is a source of fi re and damage to the product's internal parts.
• 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 fi re or product malfunction.

Notice for Customers in Europe

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The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and pre-vent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

Parts of the Lens

Focus

Focus mode is determined by the camera focus mode. See the camera manual for information on camera focus mode selection. Users of D5, D810-series, Df, D750, D7200, D7100, or D5200 cameras should note that if the standby timer is allowed to expire, the focus position will change when the timer is restarted. Refocus before shooting. Longer standby times are recommended for manual focus and in other situations in which you may not release the shutter immediately after focusing.

Autofocus

Focus is adjusted automatically when the camera is in autofocus mode. The focus ring can also be used to focus the camera if the shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway (or if the AF-ON button is kept pressed); this is known as "autofocus with manual override" (M/A). Autofocus will resume when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (or the AF-ON button is pressed) a second time. Note that touching the focus ring while autofocus is in eff ect will change the focus position.

Manual Focus

When the camera is in manual focus mode, focus can be adjusted by rotating the lens focus ring.

A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses

Autofocus may not provide the desired results in situations like those shown below. In these cases, use manual focus, or use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.

Objects in the background occupy more of the focus point than the main subject: If the focus point contains both foreground and background objects, the camera may focus on the background and the subject may be out of focus.

The subject contains many fine details: The camera may have diffi culty focusing on subjects that lack contrast or appear smaller than objects in the background.

For more information, see "Getting Good Results with Autofocus" in the camera manual.

Zoom

Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length and frame the photograph.

Depth of Field

Depth of fi eld can be previewed using the camera's depth-of-fi eld preview feature.

Aperture

Aperture is adjusted using camera controls.

Built-in Flash Units

• When using the built-in fl ash on cameras equipped with a built-in fl ash unit, remove the lens hood to prevent vignetting.
• The focal lengths at which built-in fl ash units can be used vary with the cam-era; see the camera manual. Peripheral illumination may drop if built-in fl ash units are used at shorter focal lengths.

Using Built-in Flash Units Without Vignetting

Vignetting¹ may occur with the built-in fl ash units for the following cameras when the lens is attached. The minimum focus distances at which the fl ash can be used without vignetting are given below.

¹ "Vignetting" refers to shadows caused by the end of the lens blocking the light from the flash.

² Lens hood not attached.

For the latest information on vignetting with this lens, see the camera manual.

Vibration Reduction (VR)

Vibration reduction (VR) is available when the lens is mounted on the camera and the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Vibration reduction can be turned on and off using the Optical VR option in the camera menus; when on, it reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing shutter speeds up to 3.5 stops slower than would otherwise be the case, increasing the range of shutter speeds available. The eff ects of VR on shutter speed are measured according to Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards; FX-format lenses are measured using FX-format digital cameras, DX-format lenses using DX-format cameras. Zoom lenses are measured at maximum zoom.

Using Vibration Reduction: Notes

• When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button halfway and wait for the image in the viewfi nder to stabilize before pressing the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down.
• When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfi nder may be blurred after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction.
• When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc.
• If the camera is equipped with a built-in fl ash, vibration reduction will be dis-abled while the fl ash charges.
• Vibration reduction is generally recommended when the camera is mounted on a tripod, although you may prefer to turn it off depending on shooting conditions and the type of tripod.

The Lens Hood

The lens hoods protect the lens and block stray light that would otherwise cause fl are or ghosting.

Attaching the Hood

Align the lens hood mounting mark with the lens hood alignment mark and then rotate the hood until the mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark .

When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the symbol on its base and avoid gripping it too tightly. Vignetting may occur if the hood is not correctly attached. The hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use.

Lens Care

• Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood.
• Keep the CPU contacts clean.
• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fi ngerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fi ngers.
• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
• The lens hood or Neutral Color (NC) fi lters can be used to protect the front lens element.
• Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its lens case.
• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry loca-tion to prevent mold and rust. Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.
• Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from reinforced plastic.
• Rapid changes in temperature may cause damaging condensation inside and outside the lens. Before taking the lens from a warm to a cold environment or vice versa, place it in its case or a plastic bag to slow the change in temperature.

Supplied Accessories

• LC-72 72 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap
• LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
• HB-81 Bayonet Hood
• CL-1015 Lens Case

Compatible Accessories

• 72 mm screw-on fi lters

Specifications

Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifi cations, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice.

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