AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55MM F-3.5-5.6G VR - Camera lens NIKON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55MM F-3.5-5.6G VR NIKON

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Notes on Safety Operations AN CAUTION Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or lens coulci result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualiied technicians, Should the camera or lens break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product 10 a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or remaving the battery. Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or lens, remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Cantinued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not use the camera or lens in the presence of flammable gas Operating electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas could result in an explosion or fire. Do not look at the sun through the lens or viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light sources through the lens or viewinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from puting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths Observe the following precautions when handling the camera and lens + Keep the camera or lens unit dry. Failure to do so could resuk in fire or electric shock. Do not handle or touch the camera or lens unit with wet hands. Failure to do so could result in electric shock. When shooting with back-lighting, keep the sun well out ofthe frame. Sunlight could be focused into the lens body and cause a fire. Sunlight not directly in the frame, but even near the frame, can also be the cause of ire. When the lens wil not be used for an extended period of time, attach both front and rear lens caps and store the lens away from direct sunlight. Failure to do so could result in a fire, as the lens may focus sunlight onto a flammable object.

Nomenclature (_) reference page ( Lens hood* (P. 14) @ Lens hood attachment button (p.14) © Focus ring @) Zoom ring (P. 15) @® Focal length scale @® Focal length scale index @ Mounting index (P. 14) Œ) CPU contacts (P. 17) @ A-M mode switch (P. 15) ES 4 Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (P. 16) “Optional

Thank you for purchasing the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. DX Nikkor lenses are specially designed for use with Nikon digital-SLR (Nikon DX format) cameras, such as the D2-series and D40-series, When mounted on Nikon DX-format cameras, the lens’ picture angle is equivalent to approximately 1.5x the focal length in 35mm format. Before using this lens, please read these instructions and refer to your camera's Users Manual. Major features + Enabling vibration reduction (VR) allows for shooting at shutter speeds approximately three stops* slower {at a focal length of 55mm) than when vibration reduction is disabled, thus expanding the range of effective shutter speed options, and simplifying hand-held shooting at a variety of zoom positions. (Based on results achieved under Nikon measurement conditions. The effects of vibration reduction may vary by individual and/or shooting conditions.) This lens employs a Silent Wave Motor to drive the focusing mechanism, making autofocusing smooth, silent and almost instantaneous. The A-M mode switch (@) is provided for simple selection of autofocus (A) or manual focus (M) operation. More accurate exposure control is possible because subject distance information is transferred from the lens to the camera body. The use of one aspherical lens elements ensures sharp pictures virtuallyfree of color fringing. Also, by utilizing à seven-blade diaphragm that results in à nearly circular aperture, out-of-focus objects in front of, or behind, the subject are rendered as pleasing blurs. Mounting the lens 1 Tumthe camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap (Fig. D). 3 Keepingthe mountingindex(?) onthe lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place. Be sure that the mounting index () is on the uppermost side. 4 Remove the front lens cap. (Fig. C) Removing the lens Be sure to turn the camera off before removing the lens. Press and hold the lens-release button while tuming the lens clockwise to remove. Using the lens hood HB-45 @* (Fig. B) *Optional. Attaching the hood Hold down the lens hood attachment buttons (2) when attaching the lens hood (1), To store the lens hood (1), attach it in the reverse position. Removing the hood Hold down the lens hood attachment buttons (2) when removing the lens hood ().

Focusing, zooming, and depth of field Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring @) to adjust the focal length until the desired composition is framed in the viewfinder. Manual focus mode Set the A-M mode switch ®) on the lens to [M]. Rotate the focus ring @ manually to focus. Shooting is possible when camera focus mode is set to either AF or If your camera has à depth of field preview (stop-down) button or lever, depth of field can be previewed through the camera viewfinder. Focusing (Fig. A) Autofocus mode Setthe camera focus mode to AF-A, AF-S or AF-C and set the A-M mode switch ® on the lens to [A]. The camera focuses automatically (autofocus) while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Be careful not to touch the focus ring @ whenit is turning during autofocus operation

Lens A-M mode Camera focus mode switch @) AFAAES/AE-C M À Autofocus “ Manual focus {focus assist is available) For more information on camera focus modes, refer to your camera's Users Manual. Getting good results with autofocus Refer to “Notes on using wide or super-wide angle AF Nikkor lenses” (P. 19).

Vibration reduction mode (VR) Enabling vibration reduction (VR) allows for shooting at shutter speeds approximately three stops* slower (at a focal length of 55mm) than when vibration reduction is disabled. Panning is also supported. (*Based on results achieved under Nikon measurement conditions. The effects of vibration reduction may vary depending on individual and shooting conditions) Tuning the

Setthe vibration reduction ON/OFF switch 0) to [ON]. Note: Be sure to set the switch (D) so that the indicator is precisely aligned with [ON]. 2 Camera shake is reduced when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Autofocus and manual focusing, as well as precise framing of the subject, are simplified because camera shake visible through the viewfinder is also reduced. 3 Todisable vibration reduction, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch 0) to [OFF]. Notes on using vibration reduction + After pressing the shutter-release button halfay, wait until the image in the viewfinder stabilizes before pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. + IFthe camera is panned in a wide arc, compensation for camera shake in the panning direction is not performed. For example, with horizontal panning only vertical camera shake is reduced, making smooth pans much easier. Due to the characteristics of the vibration reduction mechanism, the image in the viewfnder may be blurred after the shutter is released, This is not a malfunction. Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens from the camera while vibration reduction is operating, Failure to observe this note could result in the lens sounding and feeling as if an internal component is loose or broken when it is shaken, This is not a malfunction. Turn the camera on again to correct this. With cameras such as D300 and DA0-series models, featuring a built-in flash, vibration reduction does not function while the built-in flash is charging, When the camera is mounted on a tripod, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch 49) to [OFF] However, set the switch to [ON] when using a tripod without securing the tripod head, or when using à monopod. With autofocus cameras such as D2-series and D300 models, featuring an ÀF start (AF-ON) button, vibration reduction does not function even when the AF-ON button is pressed. Setting the aperture Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting, Variable maximum apertures Zooming the lens from 18mm to 55mm decreases the maximum aperture by 11/3 stop. However, there is no need to adjust the aperture setting to achieve correct exposures because the camera automatically compensates for this variable

Flash photography using cameras with a built-in flash Vignetting is the darkening of the corners around the image that occurs when the light emitted by the flash is obstructed by the lens hood @) or lens barrel depending on the focal length or shooting distance. + To prevent vignetting, do not use the lens hood (?). + Itis not possible to shoot at distances shorter than 06 m (2.0 ft) using the camera's built-in flash Supported focal length / Digital-SLR cameras Shoah distance D300,D200, D100, D80, D70- [No vignetting occurs at series, D60, D50, D40-series [any focal length The built: flash on the D100 and D70 supports focal lengths of 20mm or more. Vignetting occurs at a focal length of 18mm Lens care Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts (8). Clean lens surfaces with a blower brush. Ta remove dirt and smudges, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner. Wipe in à circular motion from the center to the outeredge, taking care not to leave traces or touch other parts of the lens Never use thinner or benzene to clean the lens, as this could cause damage, result in a fire, or cause health problems, NC filters are available to protect the front lens element. The lens hood (D also helps to protect the front of the lens. When storing the lens in its flexible lens pouch, attach both the front and rear lens caps. The lens can also be stored with the lens hood (D attached in the reverse position When the lens is mounted on a camera, do not pick up or hold the camera and lens by the lens hood (1). When the lens will not be used for an extended period of time, store in a cool, dry place to prevent mold. Be sure to store the lens away from direct sunlight or chemicals such as camphor or naphthalene. Do not getwater on the lens or dropit in water as this will cause it to rust and malfunction. Reinforced plastic is used for certain parts of the lens, To avoid damage, never leave the lens in an excessively hot place.

Standard accessories + 52mm snap-on front lens cap LC-52 Optional accessories + S2mm screw-in filters + Rear lens cap LF-1 + Flexible lens pouch CL-0815 + Lens hood HB-45 Incompatible accessories + Teleconverters (all models) + Auto Ring BR-4 and all models of Auto Extension Ring PK,K Ring and Bellows focusing attachment. + Attachment Ring SX-1 Other accessories may not be suitable for use with this lens. For details, refer to the User's Manual provided with accessories. Specifications Type of lens Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction G-type AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens with built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount (Specially designed for use with Nikon digital-SLR—Nikon DX- format—cameras) 18mm-55mm #35-56 11.elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical lens element) Picture angle 769-28050" Focal length scale 18, 24, 35,45, 55mm Distance Output to camera body information Zoom control Manually via separate zoom ring Focusing Autofocus using a Silent Wave Motor, manually via separate focus ring Vibration Lens-shift method using voice coil reduction motors (VCMs) Closest focus 0.28 m(0.9ft) at all zoom settings distance No.of diaphragm 7 pes. (rounded) blades Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range f/3.5 to f/22 (at 18mm), f/5.6 to f/36 (t55mm) Exposure Via full-aperture method measurement Attachment size 52 mm (P = 0.75 mm) Dimensions Approximately 73 mm (dia) x 79.5 mm (extension from the camera's lens-mount flange) Weight Approximately 265 q (94 02) Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice or obligation on the part ofthe manufacturer.

Notes on using wide or super-wide angle AF Nikkor lenses In the following situations, autofocus may not perform as expected when shooting with wide or super-wide angle AF Nikkor lenses. E A person standing in front of a distant background

1. When the main subject in the focus

brackets is relatively small When a person standing in front of a distant background is placed within the focus brackets, as shown in Fig. E, the background may be in focus, while the subject is out of focus.

2. When the main subject is a finely

patterned subject or scene When the subject is finely pattemed or of low contrast, such as a field filled with flowers, as shown in Fig. F, focus may be difficult to acquire using autofocus. Responses to these types of situations {1} Focus on a different subject located at the same distance from the camera, apply focus lock, recompose, and shoot. (2) Set the camera focus mode selector to M (manual) and focus manually on the subject. Refer to “Getting Good Results with Autofocus" in the camera's Users Manual

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