AFS 35mm f1.8G DX - Camera lens NIKON - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Nikon
Model	AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Product type	Camera lens
Lens type	NIKKOR DX AF-S lens with built-in CPU, Nikon bayonet mount (DX format)
Focal length	35 mm
Maximum aperture	f/1.8
Optical construction	8 elements in 6 groups (1 aspherical lens)
Angle of view	44°
Minimum focusing distance	0,3 m (from focal plane)
Number of diaphragm blades	7 (circular)
Aperture range	f/1.8 to f/22
Accessory attachment diameter	52 mm (P = 0,75 mm)
Dimensions (diameter × length)	Approx. 70 mm × 52,5 mm
Weight	Approx. 200 g
Autofocus motor	Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Focusing mode	Autofocus (M/A) with manual priority, manual focus (M)
Supplied accessories	LC-52 front cap (52 mm), rear cap, HB-46 lens hood, CL-0913 soft case
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the lens with a blower or soft cloth slightly moistened with ethanol. Clean the CPU contacts regularly. Do not use organic solvents.
Safety	Do not disassemble, do not point the lens at the sun, keep out of reach of children, avoid flammable gases, keep dry.
Repairability	Repairs by qualified technician only. Consult a Nikon authorized service center.

Frequently Asked Questions - AFS 35mm f1.8G DX NIKON

How to attach the lens to the camera?

Turn off the camera, remove the lens rear cap, align the mounting index on the lens with the one on the camera, then rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks.

How to use autofocus with manual priority (M/A mode)?

Set the focusing mode switch to M/A. Autofocus is active, but you can turn the manual focus ring while pressing the shutter button halfway to make manual focus adjustments. Release to return to autofocus.

How to clean the lens?

Use a blower or cleaning brush to remove dust. For smudges, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with ethyl alcohol (ethanol), wiping in a circular motion from the center outward. Never use organic solvents.

Can I use the built-in flash with this lens?

Yes, but at a minimum distance of 0,6 m. To avoid vignetting, do not use the lens hood when using the built-in flash.

How to attach the lens hood?

Align the hood attachment index on the hood with the hood mounting index on the lens, then rotate the hood counterclockwise until it clicks. Check that the mounting index is aligned with the adjustment index (—o).

What accessories are supplied with the lens?

The supplied accessories are: LC-52 front lens cap, rear cap, HB-46 lens hood, and CL-0913 soft case.

How to store the lens safely?

Attach the front and rear caps, store the lens out of direct sunlight in a dry, cool place to prevent mold and rust. Avoid chemicals such as camphor or naphthalene.

What is the minimum focusing distance?

The minimum focusing distance is 0,3 m from the camera's focal plane.

What to do in case of malfunction or smoke?

Immediately turn off the camera, remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself, then have the product inspected by a Nikon authorized service center.

Is this lens compatible with all Nikon cameras?

No, this lens is specifically designed for Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras (such as the D300 and D90 series). When mounted on a DX body, the focal length is equivalent to approximately 52,5 mm in 24x36 format.

USER MANUAL AFS 35mm f1.8G DX NIKON

Notes on Safety Operations

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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 a fall or other accident, take the product to a 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 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 viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths.

Observe the following precautions when handling the camera and lens

- Keep the camera and lens unit dry. Failure to do so could result 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, do not point the lens at the sun or allow sunlight to pass directly down the lens as this may cause the camera to overheat and possibly cause a fire.
• When the lens will 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

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① Lens hood (P. 14)
②Lens hood setting index (P. 14)
③Lens hood attachment index (P. 14)
④ Lens hood mounting index (P. 14)
⑤ Focus ring (P. 15)
⑥Mounting index (P. 14)
⑦ Lens mount rubber gasket (P. 16)
⑧CPU contacts (P. 16)
⑨ Focus mode switch (P. 15) ( ) : reference page

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Thank you for purchasing the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G lens. DX Nikkor lenses are specially designed for use with Nikon digital-SLR (Nikon DX format) cameras, such as the D300 and D90. When mounted on Nikon DX format cameras, the lens picture angle is equivalent to approximately 1.5× the focal length in 35mm format. Before using this lens, please read these instructions and refer to your camera's User's Manual.

■Major features

• This lens employs a Silent Wave Motor to drive the focusing mechanism, making autofocusing smooth, silent and almost instantaneous. The focus mode switch ⑨ is provided for simple selection of autofocus (A) or manual focus (M) operation.
• 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.
• Superior optical performance and rendering characteristics are maximized with the use of one aspherical lens element. In addition, soft and pleasing blur characteristics in portions

of pictures that are out-of focus are achieved by the rounded diaphragm.

- Up to two Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200s can be mounted on the edge of the lens.

■Using the lens

Mounting the lens on the camera

1 Turn the camera off.
2 Remove the rear lens cap. (Fig. D)
3 Align the mounting index ⑥ on the lens with the mounting index on the camera, and rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place. Be sure that the lens is in the correct position when the mounting index ⑥ is on the top of the lens.
4 Remove the front lens cap. (Fig. C)

Removing the lens from the camera

1 Turn the camera off.
2 Press and hold the lens release button on the camera while turning the lens clockwise.

■Using the lens hood

Attaching the hood

Align the lens hood attachment index (either of two indexes) ③ on the hood with the lens hood mounting index ④ on the lens, and

turn the hood counterclockwise (as viewed when holding the camera with the lens facing away from you) until it clicks into place (Fig. B).

- Be sure that the lens hood mounting index is aligned with the lens hood setting index (—○) ②.

- If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting may occur.

• To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood, hold it by the base (near the lens hood attachment index) rather than its outer edge.

- To store the lens hood, attach it in the reverse position.

Detaching the hood

Hold the lens hood by the base (near the lens hood attachment index) and turn clockwise, as viewed when holding the camera with the lens facing away from you, to detach.

■Focusing (Fig. A)

Set your camera's focus mode selector according to the chart below:

Camera focus mode	Lens' focus mode switch
	M/AM
AF	Autofocus with manual override	Manual focus (Focus assist is available.)
MF	Manual focus (Focus assist is available.)

For more information on camera focus modes, refer to your camera's User's Manual.

Autofocus with manual override (M/A mode)

1 Set the lens focus mode switch ⑨ to M/A.
2 Autofocus is enabled, but autofocus operation can be overridden by rotating the separate focus ring ⑤ while pressing the shutter-release button halfway, or by pressing the AF-ON button on the camera body of cameras so equipped.

3 Press the shutter-release button halfway or the AF-ON button once again to cancel manual focus and resume autofocus.

■Setting the aperture

Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.

■The built-in flash and vignetting

• The built-in flash cannot be used over distances of less than 0.6 ~m (2.0 ft.).
• To prevent vignetting, do not use the lens hood.
  * 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 shooting distance.

Lens care

• Be careful not to allow the CPU contacts ⑧ to become dirty or damaged.
• If the lens mount rubber gasket ⑦ is damaged, be sure to visit the nearest Nikon-authorized service representative for repair.
• Clean 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 the center to the outer edge, taking care not to leave traces or touch other parts of the lens.
• Never use organic solvent such as 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 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.

• When the lens is mounted on a camera, do not pick up or hold the camera and lens by the lens hood.

• When the lens will not be used for an extended period of time, store it in a cool, dry place to prevent mold and rust. Be sure to 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 the lens. To avoid damage, never leave the lens in an excessively hot place.

■Standard accessories

• 52mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52
• Rear Lens Cap
  • Bayonet Hood HB-46
  • Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0913

■Optional accessory

- 52mm screw-on filters

Specifications

Type of lens: G-type AF-S DX NIKKOR lens with built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount (specially designed for use with Nikon digital-SLR—Nikon DX format—cameras)

Focal length: 35mm

Maximum f/1.8

aperture:

Lens 8 elements in 6 groups (1

construction: aspherical lens element)

Picture angle: 44°

Distance Output to camera

information:

Focusing: Rear Focusing (RF) system, autofocus using a focusing Silent Wave Motor, manually via separate focus ring

Closest 0.3 m (0.98 ft.) from focal

focusing plane

distance:

No. of 7 pcs. (rounded)

diaphragm

blades:

Diaphragm: Fully automatic

Aperture f/1.8 to f/22

range:

Exposure Via full-aperture method

measurement:

Attachment 52 mm (P = 0.75 mm)

size:

Dimensions: Approximately 70 mm (dia.) × 52.5 mm (extension from the camera's lens-mounting flange)

Weight: Approximately 200 g (7 oz)

Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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