Summary of Contents for Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
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NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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.15) Zoom ring Rotate to zoom in or out. Be sure to extend the lens before use. “Before Use”...
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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. Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions...
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Control ring Autofocus mode selected: In autofocus mode, you can rotate this customizable ring to perform a function selected with the camera (see the camera manual for details). Manual focus mode selected: Rotate to focus. Lens mounting mark Use when mounting the lens on the camera. “Attachment and Removal”...
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CPU contacts Used to transfer data to and from the camera. Focus-mode switch Choose A for autofocus, M for manual focus. Note that regardless of the setting chosen, focus must be adjusted manually when manual focus mode is selected using camera controls. Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions...
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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.15) Lens hood lock mark Use when attaching the lens hood. “Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.15) Lens hood alignment mark Use when attaching the lens hood.
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Front lens cap Rear lens cap Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions...
Attachment and Removal Attaching the Lens Turn the camera off, remove the body cap, and detach the rear lens cap. 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.
Before Use The lens is retractable and must be extended before use. Rotate the zoom ring as shown until the lens clicks into the extended position. Pictures can only be taken when the focal length mark points to positions between 14 and 30 on the focal length scale.
Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment mark (●) and then rotate the hood (w) until the ● mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (○). To remove the hood, reverse the above steps. When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the ●...
• 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. • Replace the front and rear lens caps when the lens is not in use.
Lens Care • Removing dust is normally sufficient to clean the glass surfaces of the lens. • Smudges and fingerprints can be removed from fluorine-coated lens elements using a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens cleaning tissue; clean from the center outwards using a circular motion.
Technical Notes When the Lens Is Attached The focus position may change if you turn the camera off and then on again after focusing. Refocus before shooting. If you have focused on a pre-selected location while waiting for your subject to appear, we recommend that you do not turn the camera off until the picture is taken.
Accessories Supplied Accessories • LC-82B 82 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap • LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap • HB-86 Bayonet 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.
Specifications Mount Nikon Z mount Focal length 14 – 30 mm Maximum aperture 14 elements in 12 groups (including 4 ED elements, Lens construction 4 aspherical elements, elements with Nano Crystal Coat, and a fluorine-coated front lens element) • FX format: 114°–72°...
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(distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted) Weight Approx. 485 g (1 lb 1.2 oz) Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice. Specifications...
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.
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● 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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