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USER MANUAL PC-E NIKKOR 24MM F-3.5D ED NIKON

Nikon LABBBOPN ADR ET ROTH TEE CIEL EE, 222 —ÉZMBIC TM LLERMRE SRE CIEL (HE). No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU,

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Notes on Safety Operations À CAUTION Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or lens could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or lens break open as the result of à fall or other accident, take the product to à Nikon authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing 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. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not use the camera or lens in the presence of flammable gas I the electronic equipment is operated in the presence of flammable gas, it could result in an explosion or à 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 putting the batteries or ather 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 result in a fire or electric shock: + Do not handle or touch the unit with wet hands. Failure to do so could result in electric shock + In backlit shooting, keep the sun well out of the frame. The sunlight could focus into the lens body and cause a fire. When the sun gets close to the frame, it can also cause à fire. + When the lens will not be used for a long time, attach both front and rear lens caps and store the lens away from direct sunlight. Failure to do so could result in à fire, as the lens might focus sunlight onto an object + When shifting and/or titing, handle the lens with care. Failure to do so, may result in your fingers being nipped between the lens and the camera body, or the lens scratching the camera body.

Thank you for purchasing the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED lens.

This is a retrofocus-type perspective control (PC) lens that lets you emphasize or correct near and far perspective, or control depth of field. It also lets you correct distortion caused by the camera angle. Moreover, you can use the lens’ tilt and shift mechanism to achieve focus of the entire subject plane when it is not parallel to the camera + This lens features automatic aperture control. When it is mounted on a Nikon D3, D700 or D300 camera, the user can use all exposure modes to take images without operating the aperture stop-down button More accurate exposure control is possible when this is mounted on a Nikon camera with 3D Color Matrix Metering capability, because subject distance information is transferred from the lens to the camera body (without tilting and/or shifting) (with maximum aperture while mounted on cameras). The use of three aspherical and three ED (extra-low dispersion) lens elements ensures sharp pictures virtually free of color fringing. Also, by utilizing a 9-blade diaphragm that produces à nearly circular aperture, out-of-focus images in front of or behind the subject are rendered as pleasing blurs. The Nano Crystal Coat deposited on some of the lens elements ensures that fine, clear images can be reproduced under various shooting conditions, from the sunny outdoors to spotlighted interior scenes. The closest focusing distance possible is 0.21 m (0.75ft). À total of two SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlights can be attached to the front of the lens*

• When attaching an SB-R200, tighten the shift lock release knob. Failure to do so may cause the lens to shift down under the weight of the SB-R200. Tilting and/or shifting the lens while the SB-R200 is attached is not recommended. Note on the shift and tilt lock-release knobs The lens does not lock completely by turning the shift and tilt lock-release knobs, This is not a malfunction. Turning the shift and tit lock-release knobs too tightly to lock the lens or forcibly shifting/titing the lens when it is locked can damage it.

3. Usable cameras and available functions

There may be some restrictions or limitation of available functions. Refer to your camera instruction manual for details, Exposure lAperture |One-touch mode"! Cameras setting |preset |Tilting/ Mouning b) aperture |shifting " camera operation cemere |P*|S AIM b3 NL * Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ à Ÿ D700, D300 “y rs re D2-Series, D1-Series, D200, D100, D80, D70-Series, D60, D50, DAo-Series,F6,F5, |, F4-Series’7, F100, BD C4 Pa] 76 [|| |, F80-Series/N80-Series*, F75-Series/N7S-Series*, F65-Series/N65-Series*, Pronea 600/* FsoxNg0s*, F90-Series/N90*, F70-Series/N7O*, F60-Series/N60*, FS5-Series/NSS-Series*, F50-Series/N50*, F-401/N5005*, F-4015/N4004s*, F-401/04004, F-8015N8008s*, F-801/N8008*, F-601M/N6000°, F3AF F-601/N6006*, F-S01/N2020%*, Pronea S, Nikon MF cameras, except F-601M/N6000) V: Possible —: Impossible

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*1 Exposure will be incorrect when the lens is shifted and/or tilted #2 P includes AUTO (General-Purpose Program) and Vari-Program System. *3 When the lens power or the camera is turned off (including using the auto meter off function) while stopping down the lens aperture, the diaphragm blades fully open to the maximum aperture. This is not a malfunction *4 Stopping down the lens aperture activates AE-L (AE lock). #5 Handle the lens with care while shifting and/or tilting. Failure to do so may cause the lens to scratch the camera body. *6 See “Mounting lens” (P. 23) +7 Diaphragm blades open and close after each press of the shutter button, and exposure will be incorrect for continuous shooting *8 When the lens power or the camera is turned off (including using the auto meter off function) while stopping down the lens aperture, the lens aperture remains at the stopped down setting. When the camera is turned on again or the camera shutter release button is lightly pressed, the diaphragm blades open once and then close. This is not a malfunction +9 When the camera is turned off using the auto meter off function while stopping down the lens aperture, lightiy press the shutter release button to display the selected aperture value in the cameras LCD or view finder before shooting, Failure to do this may lead to incorrect exposure when the shutter release button is fully depressed M Aperture stop-down button (one-touch preset aperture operation) + The lens aperture can be stopped down from maximum aperture to a selected aperture by pressing the aperture stop-down button. Pressing the button again fully opens the aperture. Whether the aperture is stopped down or not, check the camera viewfinder, or check the diaphragm from the front of the lens. + Even at maximum aperture after canceling the aperture stop- down, the preset aperture value is displayed on the camera body. + When using the D3, D700 or D300 camera, the aperture is stopped down to a selected aperture automatically by pressing the shutter release button, even when the aperture is fully open {maximum aperture) before shooting. When the lens power or the camera is turned off (including using auto meter off function) after stopping down the lens aperture by pressing the aperture stopdown button, the aperture stop-down is cancelled and the diaphragm blades fully open to the maximum aperture

HE Important! + When the lens is mounted to a camera other than the D3, shift, tilt and/or revolve the lens with care. Failure to do so, may result in the lens scratching the camera body. + This lens is a manual focus lens, and autofocus is not possible even when the camera's focus mode is set to AF mode. + Use of til/shift function can cause some vignetting or slight color change. (Vignetting is the darkening of the corners around the image.) + When mounted on Nikon digital SLR (Nikon DX format) cameras, such as the D2-Series and D300, the lens’ picture angle becomes 61° and its 35 mm equivalent focal length is approx. 36 mm + Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts. + If the lens mount rubber gasket is damaged, be sure to visit your nearest Nikon authorized dealer or service center for repair. + In low temperatures, new or fully charged batteries should be used in the camera.

[1 Set the shift amount and tilt amount to by rotating the shift and tilt knobs (Fig. 2) Note: Avoid attaching/detaching the lens to/from the camera while using tilt, shift and/or revolving, and without locking each knob. Failure to do so can lead to you pinching your fingers between the lens and the camera body, or the lens scratching the camera body.

Fig. 2 [] Set the tilt and shift knobs. (Fig. 3) Note: Turning either knob too tightly may damage the knob.

1 Turn the camera power off, align the mounting indexes on the lens and camera and then twist the lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Fig. 4) + Mounting the lens to a camera while camera's power is on, may prevent the camera from operating correctiy.

5. Using bayonet hood HB-41

Align the lens hood attachment index (p—) on the hood (either of two indexes) with the lens hood mounting index on the lens, and turn the hood clockwise until it click stops to secure. + Make sure that the lens hood mounting index aligns with the lens hood setting index (—o). + If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting can occur. + To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood, hold it by its base around the lens hood attachment index rather than its outer edge: + To store the lens hood, attach it in the reverse position.

ÆWhen using other Nikon cameras En] Set the shift and tit amount to O by rotating the shift and tit knobs. (Fig. 2) [2] Set the camera's exposure mode to M 5] Press the aperture stop-down button to fully open the aperture, set the aperture ring to “3.5" (maximum aperture), and set the shutter speed for correct exposure. [4] Set the desired aperture by rotating the aperture ring and shift the shutter speed by the same number of changed steps. + Setting the aperture ring to minimum aperture lock (L) fixes the aperture at f/32 (minimum aperture). + Set the aperture with the lens’ aperture ring even on a camera that requires aperture to be set via its command dial. With a camera that has the custom setting menu “aperture setting with lens’ aperture ring," this setting is not required. BDetermining exposure (with an external exposure meter) En] Set the shift and tilt amount to O by rotating the shift and tilt knobs. (Fig. 2) [2] Set the camera's exposure mode to M GB] Set the desired aperture via the lens’ aperture ring or the cameras command dial and read the aperture value displayed in the camera's LCD panel or selected aperture ring value. Input the aperture value to the external exposure meter to determine exposure, and set the shutter speed. + When using a camera other than the D3, D700 or D300, set the aperture with the lens’ aperture ring even on a camera that requires aperture to be set via its command dial. With à camera that has the custom setting menu “aperture setting with lens’ aperture ring,” this setting is not required.

7. The shift/tilt function

Æ Important + Use of a tripod is recommended for correct shooting. + Turning each knob too tightly can cause damage + Use of tilt/shift function can cause some vignetting. (Vignetting is the darkening of the corners around the image.) To counteract this, close the aperture (choose a larger f-number), or compensate the exposure before shooting.

+ Determining correct exposure with shift and/or tilt use requires experience. We recommend that you take a series of test shots until you feel comfortable with the operation. + When the lens is mounted to a camera other than the D3, shift and/or tilt the lens with care. Failure to do so, may result in your fingers being nipped between the lens and the camera body, or the lens scratching the camera body. AThe shift function Fig. 7 When the shift knob is rotated, the lens is shifted horizontally (or vertically, when the lens is revolved) parallel to the camera body (411.5 mm). By shifting, you can recompose the frame of the shot without moving the camera. This lets you correct the perspective distortion of the subject or exclude unwanted objects from appearing in front of the main subject (p. 195). + After shifting, tighten the shift lock release knob to fix the lens" shift position Note: When shifting the lens, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the lens and the grip of the camera body. AThe tilt function

By rotating the tilt knob, the lens is tilted up and down (or right and left, when the lens is revolved) +8.5° to the camera body. By tilting, you can obtain clear focus of the entire subject plane when itis not parallel to the camera or can focus small areas of the subject which are parallel to the camera (p. 195). + After tilting, tighten the tilt lock release knob to fix the lens’ tilt position. + Note that tilting the lens also changes the viewfinder image + Once the lens is tilted, neither the depth-of-field scale nor the distance scale on the lens barrel can be used. BRevolving This lens can be revolved up to 90° right or left. By revoling the lens, the shift function can be changed to operate vertically, and the tilt function can be changed to operate horizontally. + Before rotating the lens, set the shift and tilt amount to "0" by rotating the shift and tit knob. Note: When revolving the lens while using tilt and/or shift, be careful to avoid nipping your fingers between the lens and the camera body or scratching the camera body with the lens. Failure to lock each knob can also have the same effect + Push the revolving lever and rotate the lens holding the square parts of the lens. + Click stops are provided in 30° steps both right and left At 30° and 60°, you can rotate the lens without pushing the revolving lever.

[1 Set the aperture to its maximum by pressing the aperture stop- down button, and focus by rotating the focus ring. 1] Before shooting, press the aperture stop-down button again to stop-down the aperture. + When using the Nikon D3, D700 or D300 camera, you can take a picture without operating the aperture stop-down button (the aperture can be stopped down to a selected aperture automatically by pressing the shutter release button without pressing the aperture stop-down button). Alternatively, the aperture stop-doun button can be used. + While using tilting and/or shifting, the cameras electronic range finder cannot be used to confirm correct focusing. Focus should be confirmed by checking the image in the camera's viewfinder. + When you change the degree of tilt and/or shift after focusing the subject will become out of focus. Infrared compensation For photography using infrared film, attach a red (R6O) filter to the lens and compensate the focus manually. First, focus on the subject manually. Rotate the focus ring to realign the desired distance scale number (“0.5 m” in fig. 11) to @ (“8” on the depth of field scale in fig. 11) to compensate the focus. Attach an R6O filter for infrared photography.

9. Depth of field Depth of field scale

+ Approximate depth of field can be Distance index determined by checking the depth of field scale + Using the aperture stop-down button of the lens or the camera's depth-of- field preview (stop-down) button (with the D3, D700 or D300 camera), the depth of field can be observed while looking through the camera viewfinder. n

• For more information, see p. 222 Fig. 11 Note: When the lens is tilted, neither the depth of field scale nor the distance scale can be used. (Both scales can be used when the lens is shifted only.)

10. Taking flash pictures using cameras with a

built-in flash To prevent vignetting, do not use a lens hood, and take images referring to the shooting distance below Note: The following limitations are only for shooting without tilt and/or shift. When using the camera's built-in flash for tilt/ shift shooting, vignetting will be greater than shooting without tilt/shift. For tilt/shift shooting, use of camera's built-in flash is not recommended Cameras Available shooting distance D700 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) or greater D300, D200, D100 1 m(3.3 ft.) or greater D80, D70-Series, D50 2 m(6.6 ft.) or greater D60, D40-Series 3 m (9.9 ft.) or greater Other cameras Vignetting occurs at all shooting distances

11. Recommended focusing screens

Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for certain Nikon SLR cameras to suit any picture-taking situation. The ones recommended for use with this lens are: Screen EcB|-|G1 AIBICIE F G21G3|J|K/|LIMIPIU Camera CE sal 6 _|olo[—o[---|-][-jo)-]0]) | Fs:0p30|0|0| |o|0 |- A o|-|0e| |— © © o_ [ol | spa) ol lol, © eos] — |erol ©) [© 9,9 Fap20l—|Q) |Q) — 9} foie] | frrol HUORCE Q 2191- Fapa2ol— |) |&l kos| roro 1.0) ©: Excellent focusing O!: Acceptable focusing Slight vignetting or moiré patterns appear in the viewfinder, but not on the film. — : Not available. Indicates degree of exposure compensation needed (Center- Weighted metering only). For F6 cameras, compensate by selecting “Other screen” in Custom Setting “b6: Screen comp." and setting the EV level to -2.0 to +2.0 in 0.5 EV steps. When using screens other than type B or E, “Other screen” must be selected even when the required compensation value is “0” (no compensation required). For F5 cameras, compensate using Custom Setting #18 on the camera body. For F4-Series cameras, compensate using the Exposure Compensation Dial for the focusing screen See instruction manual of the camera body for more details. Blank box means not applicable. Since type M screen can be used for both macrophotography at a magnification ratio of 1:1 or above and for photomicrography, it has different applications than other screens. Note: + For F5 cameras, only EC-B, EC-E, B, E, J, À, L focusing screens are usable in Matrix Metering + When using the B and E focusing screens in cameras other than those listed above, refer to the columns for the B and E screens.

+ When the lens is not in use, set the tilt and shift amount to "O." The lens has many moving parts and can be easily soiled by dust, dirt or water drip + Clean the lens surfaces with a blower brush. To remove dirt and smudges, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner. Wipe in a circular motion from center to outer edge, taking care not to leave traces or touch other parts of the lens. + Never use thinner or benzene to clean the lens as this might damage it, result in a fire, or cause health problems. + To protect the front lens element, an NC filter is recommended at all times. A lens hood also helps protect the front of the lens. + When storing the lens in its lens case, attach both front and rear caps. + When the lens will not be used for a long time, store it in a cool, dry place to prevent mold. Also store the lens away from direct sunlight or chemicals such as camphor or naphthalene + Do not get water on the lens or drop it 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

+ 77 mm screwin filters

Type of lens: Focal length: Maximum aperture: Lens construction: Picture angle: Maximum reproduction ratio: Distance information: Focusing: Closest focusing distance: No. of diaphragm blades: Diaphragm: Aperture scale:

D-type NIKKOR lens with built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount 24 mm #35 13 elements in 10 groups (3 ED, 3 aspherical and some Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements) 84° with 35 mm (135) format Nikon film- SLR cameras and Nikon FX format digital SLR cameras 61° with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras 71° with IX240 system cameras 1/27 Output to camera body Manually via separate focus ring Graduated in meters and feet from 0.21 m (0.75 ft) to infinity (æ)

9 pcs. (rounded) Electrically automatic/One-touch preset aperture operation 13.5—4/32

Lens movement: Lens rotation: Exposure measurement: Attachment size: Dimensions: Weight: Shift and tilt movement at right angles {the two operations can be modified for a surcharge, to move in the same [parallel] direction. The shift lock release knob can also be changed for a larger one, but the changed knob may affect mounting the lens to the camera or lens operation. For details, contact a Nikon authorized service representative.) Maximum shift amount: +11.5mm Maximum tilt amount: +8.5° 90° right and left (click-stop for each 30° step) Via full-aperture method 77 mm (P = 0.75 mm) Approx. 82.5 mm dia. x 108 mm extension from the cameras lens mount flange Approx. 730 g (25.7 oz) Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

+ 77 mm screw-in filter

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