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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.
CT2J01(11)
7MM00311-01

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  • Page 1 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. CT2J01(11) 7MM00311-01...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........................3 Before You Begin............................3 For Your Safety............................4 Using the Lens ....................... 6 Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions................... 6 Attachment and Removal........................11 Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood..................14 Precautions for Use..........................16 Lens Maintenance..........................17 Technical Notes ......................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    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.
  • 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 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. 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.
  • Page 6: Using The Lens

    Using the Lens Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions The parts of the lens are listed below. Lens hood mounting mark Use when attaching the lens hood. “Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.14) Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions...
  • Page 7 Zoom ring Rotate the ring to zoom in or out. Focal length scale Determine the approximate focal length when zooming the lens in or out. Focal length mark Determine the approximate focal length when zooming the lens in or out. Control ring ・...
  • Page 8 Lens mounting mark Use when mounting the lens on the camera. “Attachment and Removal” (p.11) 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.
  • Page 9 Lens hood Lens hoods block stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting. They also serve to protect the lens. “Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.14) Lens hood lock mark Use when attaching the lens hood. “Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.14) Lens hood alignment mark Use when attaching the lens hood.
  • Page 10 Lens cap (front cap) Lens cap (rear cap) Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions...
  • Page 11: Attachment And Removal

    Attachment and Removal Attaching the Lens 1. Turn the camera off, remove the body cap, and detach the rear lens cap. Attachment and Removal...
  • Page 12 2. 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 of the arrow ( w ) until it clicks into place. Attachment and Removal...
  • Page 13 Removing the Lens 1. Turn the camera off. 2. Press and hold the lens release button ( q ) while turning the lens in the direction of the arrow ( w ). Attachment and Removal...
  • Page 14: Attaching And Removing The Lens Hood

    Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood ・ Align the lens hood mounting mark with the lens hood alignment mark ( q ) and then rotate the lens hood ( w ) until the mounting mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark ( e ).
  • Page 15 ・ The lens hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use. Holding the Lens Hood When the lens hood is not in use, lightly hold it with your fingers along the non-slip part and rotate until it clicks into place. Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood...
  • Page 16: Precautions For Use

    ・ 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.
  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 lens focal length, shadows may appear even when the lens hood is removed.
  • Page 20: Accessories

    Accessories Supplied Accessories ・ LC-67B Lens Cap (front cap) ・ LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap) ・ HB-107 Lens Hood ・ CL-C1 Lens Case Using the Lens Case ・ The case is intended to protect the lens from scratches, not from falls or other physical shocks.
  • Page 21 Other Compatible Accessories 67 mm filters Filters ・ Use only one filter at a time. ・ Remove the lens hood before attaching filters. You will also need to remove the lens hood before rotating circular polarizing filters. Accessories...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Specifications Mount Nikon Z mount Focal length 17 – 28 mm Maximum aperture f/2.8 13 elements in 11 groups (including 2 ED elements, Lens construction 1 super-ED element, 3 aspherical elements) FX format: 104° – 75° Angle of view DX format: 79° – 53°...
  • Page 23 ・ Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice. Specifications...
  • Page 24: Notices

    ● 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.
  • Page 25 Notices for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B) Notices for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. 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.

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