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ThankyouforyourpurchaseofaOX NIKKORiens.Beforeusingthisproduct,
pleasecarefullyreadboththese instructionsandthecameramanual
Note: OX lenses are for use with OX-format digital single-lens reflex cameras
such as the 07100 or 05200. The angle of view of a lens on a OX-format
camera is equivalent to that of a lens with a focal length about 1.5 x longer
mounted on a 35 mm format camera
For Your Safety
• Zoom and Depth of field
Before focusing, rotate the room ring to adJUSt the focal length and frame
the photograph. If the camera offers depth-of-field preview (stop down).
depth of field can be previewed in the viewfinder.
Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out Photographs can be taken only
when the focal length scale is between 18 and 55 mm (Figure 2).
•Aperture
it. CAUTIONS
Aperture is adJUSted usmg camera controls
-Donordi50Ssemble_Touchingthernternalpartsof thecameraorlenscould
result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should theproductbreakopen as
theresultofafallorotheraccident, removethecamerabatteryand/or
disconnect the AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorizedserv~eecenter forinspection
• Tum thecomero offimmtdiottlyin theeventofmolfunction. Should you notice
smo~e or an unusual smell coming from the equipment. immediately un~ugtheACadapterandremove thecamerabattery,takingcaretoavoid
burns. Continuedoperationcouldresultinfireor inJUry. After removing
thebauery,taketheequipmenttoaNikon-authorizedservicecenterfor
1nspec11on
• Donor use in the presenceofflommobltgos. Operating electronic equipment
in t hepresenceofflammablegascould resultine~plosionorfire
• Donot/ookot thewn throughtheltnsorthecomero~itwfindtr. Viewmg the sun
orotherbrightlightsou/Cethrough thelensorviewlindercouldcause
permanent visual impairment.
·Kttpoutofreochofchi/dren.Failuretoobserve thisprecautioncouldresult
1n rnJury.
• Obwvt the following precautions when handling the lens and camera:
- Keepthelensandcameradry.Failuretoobservethisprecautioncould
resultindamagetotheproduct,fire,or electricshock
- Do not handle the lens or camera with wet hands. Failure to observe this
precautioncouklresultinelectricshock
- Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame
couldcauseafi'e
-lfthelenswillnotbeusedforanextendedperiod,attachthefrontandrear
lenscapsandstorethelensoutofdire<tsunlightlfleft indire<tsunlight,
thelenscou l dfocusthesun'sraysontoflamma~eobje<ts.causingfire
• DonotcorrytripOOswitholensorcomerootrQ(hed. Youcouldtriporaccidentallystrikeothers,resultingininjury
• Donotltol'fthfproductwhereit willbeexpowltoextrtmtlyhighttmperotures,
suchosinantnc/CMdoutomo/1iltorindirectwnlight. Failuretoobservethis
pre<autioncouldcausedamageorfire.
Notice for customers in Canada
CANICES-38/NM8-38
• Parts of the Lens (figure 1)
CD Lens hood •
@Lens hood lock mark
@Lens hood alignment mark
@Lens hood mounting mark
@Focusri09
@Zoom ring
Q)Retractablelensbarrelbunon
@Focal length scale
@Focal length mark
@Lens mounting mark
@CPU contacts
@A-M mode switch
@VibrationreductionON/OFFswitch
Zoom and Maximum Aperture
Changes to zoom can alter the maximum aperture by up to 1Ji EV. The
camera however automatically takes this into account when setting exposure, and no modifications to camera senings are requ ired following adjustments to zoom
• Built-in flash Units
Whenusing thebuilt-inflashoncamerasequippedwithabuilt-inflash
ulllt, shoot at ranges of 0.6 m (2 ftl or more and remove the lens hood to
preventvignening{shadowscreatedwheretheendofthelensobscures
the built-in flash)
• Vibration Reduction (VR)
Vibration reduction (VR) reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing
shutter speeds up to 4.0 stops slower than would otherwise be the case •
Thisincreasestherangeofshuuerspeedsavailableandpermrtshand·held,
tripod-freephotographyinawide rangeofsituations
• Measured at SS mm with a OX-format camera according to Camera and
lmagmg Products Association (CIPAJ standards; effe<ts vary with the photographerandshootingconditions
Using the Vibration Reduction ON/Off Switch
•
~le<ION toenabl~ w ibrationrtduction. Vibrationreduction."
3Ctlvatedwhentheshutter-releasebuuon•spressedhalfway.
reduCingtheeffectsofcametasha~eforimpro-.'edfram•ng
andfOCU$.
• Sel('ct OFFtotum vibrationrecluctionoff.
UsingVibrotionReduaion:Notes
• Whenusingvibration reduction.presstheshuner-releasebunonha lfway
andwanfor theimageintheviewlindertostabilizebeforepressingthe
shuuer-releasebuttontherestof thewaydown
- Whenvibrationredunion isactive.theimageintheviewfindermaybe
blurredaftertheshutterisreleased.Thisdoesnotindicateamalfunction
• When the camera is panned. vibration reduction ap~1es only to motion
that is not partofthepan(ifthecameraispannedhOfirontally,forex·
ample,vibrationreductionwillbeappliedonlytoverticalshake).making
it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc
• Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction
is ineffe<t
• If the camera is equipped wrth a built-In flash, vibrat1on reduction wrll be
disabledwhiletheflashcharges.
• Sele<t OFF when the camera is mounted on a tripod unless the tripod
head is unsecured or the camera is mounted on a monopod, in which
case ONisre<ommended.
• The Optional Lcms Hood
The lens hoods prote<t the lens and block stray light that would otherwise
cause flare or ghosting.
Attaching the Hood
·optional
• Attaching and Removing the Lens
Attaching the lens
[I) Turn the camera off and remove the camera body cap.
[I] Removetherearlenscap.
[I] An achthelens.
Keeping the lens mounting mark aligned with the mounting
mark on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's
bayonet mount and then rotate the lens counter-clockwise
until it clicks into place with the lens mounting mark at the top.
Be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel bun on while
attaching or removing the lens
Removing the lens
[I] Turn thecameraoff.
[I]Removethelens.
To remove the lens, press the lens release button while turning
the lens clockwise.
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Align the lens hood mounting mark
(e ) with the lens hood alignment
mark (r ) and then rotate the hood
( fj ) until the
mark is aligned w1th
the/ens hoodlackmark(-0 )
e
When attaching or removing the hood. hold it near the r symbol on its
baseandavoidgrippingittootightly. Vignettingmayoccurifthehoodis
notcorre<tlyauached.
The hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use.
•Lens Care
• Do not pK:k up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood
• KeeptheCPUcomactsclean.
• Use a blower to remove dust and lmt from the lens surfaces. To remove
smudgesandfingerprims.applyasmallamountofethanolorlenscleaner
toasoft.cleancottonclothorlens-cleaningussueandclean fromthe
center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears
ortouchtheglasswithyour~ngers.
• Neveruse()(gank:solventssuchaspaint thinnerorbenzenetocleanthelens.
• The lens hood or NC filters can be used to prote<t the front lens element
• Attachthefrontandrearcapsbeforeplacingthelensinitsflexiblepouch.
- lfthe~swillnotbeusedforanextendedperiod,storeninacool.dryloca·
•Before Use
tiontoprevent rnoldandrustDonot storeindire<tsunlightorwithnaphtha
or camphor mothballs.
• Keepthelensdry. Rustingofthe internalme<hanismcancauseirreparabledamage.
· Leavingthe lensmexuemelyhotlocationscoulddamageorwarpparts
made from reinforced plastic.
• Supplied Accessories
• 52mmsnap-onFrontLensCapLC-52
- Rear LensCap
• Compatible Accessories
- Toretractthelens,ke€ptheretractable lensbarrelbuttonpressedand
rotate the zoom ring in the opposite dire< lion until it locks
• If the camera is turned on w1th the lens retracted. the camera will display
awarning."F- -·,or" .!F~
•
·
•
-
S2mmscrew·onfilters
Bayonet HoodHB--69
FlexibleLensPouchCL-D815
Rear LensCapLF-4
•Focus
• Specifications
Focus mode is determined by the camera focus mode and the position of
the lens A·M mode switch. See the camera manual for information on cam era focus mode selection.
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rangefinder
TypeG AF-S OX lens with built-in CPU and F mount
Focallength
18-SSmm
Maximumaperture
f/3.5 - 5.6
lensconstruction
11elememsin8groups(indudingtasphericdllensele-
-~"""'
Angleohiew
76"-28:_":::50_
' ------Foc:allengthscale
Grad~edinmill i meters(18,24,3S,4S.SS)
AutoftKUS
Distanceinformation
Ovtp~ocamera
IIJ SetthecameratoAF(autofocus).
Zoom
Manual zoom using independent zoom ring
[I] SlidethelensA-MmodeswitchtoA.
focusing
Autofocuscontrolled by Silent Wave Motor and
separatefocusnngformanualfocus
Vibrationrtduction
Lensshiftusing voice cOil motors(V(Ms)
Minimum focus
distance
• .lf:028 m (0.92 ftl from focal plane at all zoom
posit1011s
• Mf:OlS m (0.82 ftl from focal ~aneat all zoom
I)CIS4ti0ns
Diaphragmblades
7(roundeddiaphragmopeningl
[I] Focus.
Press the shuner-release bunon halfway to focus.
Manual Focus
OJ
Slide the lens A-M mode switch toM
[[I Focus.
Focus manually using the lens focus ring.
• A Note on Wide· and Super Wide-Angle Lenses
Autofocus may not provide the desired results in situations like those
shown below. In these cases. use manual focus. or use focus lock to focus on
anothersubjectatthesamedistanceandthen re<omposethephotograph.
Oiaphr~ Fullyautomatic
Aperturerange
Objectsinthebackgrounclo((upymoreofthe
; : :t
~~:ati~:n;1~ 7:r~sr~~. ~~~~he focus
backgroundob)e<ts,thecameramayfocuson
thebackgroundandthesub)e<tmaybeoutof
focus
ThesubjKtcontainsmanyfinedetails: The
cameramayhavedifficultyfocusingon
subjects that lac~ contrast or appear smaller
thanobje<::ts inthebackground
For more information. see "Getting Good Results with Autofocus· in the
camera manual.
·18mmfoc:allength:f/3.5-22
• 55mmfoc:allength:f/S.6-36
The minimum aperture displayed may vary depending on the size of the exposure increment
- - - - - - sele<tedwiththecamera.
Metering
Fullaperture
filter-attachmentsize 52 mm (P"' 0.75 mm)
Dimensions
Approx. 66 mm maximum diameter x 59.5 mm
=:-:----i'(;distafiCtftom<ametalensmount!langewhenlensiSretr.~<tedi__
Weight
'Appi'Ox.19Sg(6.9oz)
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Nikon
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WARRANTY PROGRAMS
(PAGE 1) LENS/ACCESSORY (USA)
(PAGE 2) LENS/ACCESSORY (INTERNATIONAL)
Register your product online:
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Registration not required for warranty coverage.
Printed in Thailand
7YE10001-01
Nikon Inc. LENS/ACCESSORY ONE YEAR
USA LIMITED WARRANTY
This is your Nikon Inc. Lens/Accessory One Year USA
Limited Warranty
....
(valid in the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii,
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands)
•' YOU MUST PRESENT THIS FORM (PAGE 1) TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND PROOF OF PURCHASE DATE (BILL OF SALE) TO OBTAIN
WARRANTY SERVICE.
This Nikon product is warranted by Nikon Inc. to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
During this period if this product is found to be defective in material or workmanship, Nikon Inc. or one of its authorized repair facilities will at its
option, either repair or replace this product without charge, subject to the following limitations and exclusions:
1. This warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable.
2. This warranty shall not apply to any product which has been subjected to misuse, alteration, abuse, negligence or accident or has had its serial number
altered or removed.
~ 3. This warranty shall not apply to any defects or damage directly or indirectly caused by the use of unauthorized replacement parts and/or service
r performed by unauthorized personnel.
4. This warranty shall not apply to any batteries.
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THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT IF THE DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS INEFFECTIVE
UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE (1) YEAR FROM
THE DATE OF PURCHASE OR SUCH LONGER PERIOD AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL NIKON INC. BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF
ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER CLAIM REGARDING THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE, STRICT
LIABILITY OR BREACH OF CONTRACT.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW (A) LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR (B) THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
l OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
F RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
In order to obtain performance of the warranty obligations, the original consumer purchaser must return this warranty and this Nikon product together with proof of
purchase and proof of purchase date (bill of sale) either in person or addressed to one of the repair facilities identified below.
For lenses and accessories needing repair service, kindly send your equipment to either:
East Coast
Nikon Inc. Attn: Service Dept.
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747-3064
West Coast
Nikon Inc. Attn: Service Dept.
841 Apollo Street, Suite 100, El Segundo, CA 90245-4721
The original consumer purchaser in returning this Nikon product must prepay all postage, shipping transportation, insurance and delivery costs to the repair facility.
For Service Information please visit www.nikonusa.com/service or call 800-NIKONUS (800-645-6687) toll free.
THIS WARRANTY FORM MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR COPIED AND SHALL BE VALID ONLY WITH PRODUCTS SOLD BY NIKON INC.
MODEL
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Nikon Corp. LENS/ACCESSORY ONE YEAR
INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY
Retain this International Warranty with proof of purchase (bill of sale) for your records
NIKON CORP. LENS/ACCESSORY ONE YEAR WORLDWIDE LIMITED WARRANTY
(Excluding the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands)
Welcome to the worldwide family of Nikon owners.
· Your Nikon equipment has been manufactured to the highest quality standards by NIKON CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan. This limited warranty entitles the original
~ consumer purchaser to international warranty protection in accordance with these terms and conditions. It affords the original consumer purchaser warranty protection
outside the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Such warranty coverage is supplemental to and not in lieu of the United
, States Nikon Inc. Lens One Year USA Limited Warranty which is received by the original consumer purchaser with the Nikon product.
'
The Nikon product except for batteries is warranted by NIKON CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of purchase. To find an international Nikon Repair Facility see: http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/worldwide/index.htm. During this period
any one of the international repair facilities will repair without charge any parts or assembly of parts found to be defective in materials or workmanship, subject to the
following limitations and exclusions:
1. This warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable.
2. This warranty shall not extend to any product which has been subject to misuse, alteration, abuse, negligence, accident or unauthorized repair or has had
its serial number altered or removed.
f The above warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, in which event the duration of any
implied warranty shall be limited to one (1) year from the date of purchase or such longer period as may be required by applicable law. Under no
circumstances shall Nikon be liable for consequential, indirect, special, direct, exemplary, punitive or incidental damages arising out of or related to any
breach of this warranty or any other claim regarding this product, including but not limited to, claims of negligence, strict liability or breach of contract.
Some jurisdictions, such as states or provinces, do not allow (a) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or (b) the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
In order to obtain international service, the original consumer purchaser should return the Nikon product, either in person or addressed to the Warranty Department
of any authorized repair facility listed on the above website, together with proof of purchase and proof of purchase date (bill of sale) and this warranty. The original
consumer purchaser in returning this product must prepay all postage, shipping, transportation, insurance and delivery costs to the repair facility.
Nlkon
®
5 YEARS OF ·PROTECTION
1 YEAR NIKON INC. USA LIMITED WARRANTY
+ 4 YEARS NIKON INC. USA EXTENDED SERVICE COVERAGE
LENS EXTENDED SERVICE COVERAGE (USA)
Register your ESC online:
www.nlkonusa.collllt agister
Registration within ten days of purchase required for ESC coverage. .
Printed in Thailand
7YE20001-01
MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER
AF-S DX 18-55/3.5-5.6G VR II
1 YEAR NIKON INC. USA LIMITED WARRANTY AND 4 YEAR
NIKON INC. USA EXTENDED SERVICE COVERAGE = 5 YEARS
To activate your Extended Service Coverage (•esc•), you
must register your ESC online with Nikon Inc. within ten days
from th~ date of the original retail purchase of thi.s NlKKOR
Lens. Failure to register your ESC within such ten day period
invalidates your ESC. To register online:
http://www.nikonusa.com/regi.ster.
This ESC becomes valid upon the expiration of the Nikon Inc. Lens One Year USA Limited Warranty that was included with your NIKKOR
lens and
provides the coverage specified below for a period of four additional years for a total of 5 years of protection.
During the period of your ESC, repairs resulting from defects in materials or workmanship will be performed at no-charge by Nikon Inc. subject
to the following:
1. ESC applies to the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable or assignable .
2. ESC does not cover repairs resulting from or due to misuse, abuse, negligence, alteration or accident or to any product that has had its serial
number
altered or removed.
3. ESC does not cover repairs resulting directly or indirectly from the use of unauthorized replacement parts, accessories and/or service performed
by
unauthorized personnel.
4. Coverage dates will be determined by the date indicated on your bill of sale.
5. ESC is valid only in the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
6. ESC can be performed only by Nikon Inc.'s Melville, NY or El Segundo, CA repair facilities identified below.
7. ESC is valid only for the NIKKOR lens indicated on your bill of sale and only when that product is purchased by a retail consumer from an
authorized Nikon dealer
or reseller who purchased it from Nikon Inc. or from an authorized Nikon U.S. distributor that purchased it from Nikon Inc. Such NIKKOR lenses
may be identified
by the Nikon Inc. Lens One Year USA Limited Warranty. The serial number of the NIKKOR lens is pre-printed on the Nikon Inc. Lens One Year
USA Limited Warranty.
NIKKOR lenses sold by other Nikon distributors throughout the world are not eligible .
Under no circumstances shall Nikon Inc. be liable for any consequent ial, incidental, special, indirect, direct, exemplary or punitive
damages relating to or arising out of the breach of this ESC or any claim regarding the NIKKOR lens, including but not limited
to,
claims of negligence, strict liability or breach of contract.
TO OBTAIN ESC SERVICE :
Return your NIKKOR lens in person or addressed to Nikon Inc. 's Melville, NY or El Segundo, CA Repair Facility identified below together with:
• This copy of the ESC document.
• The original Nikon Inc. Lens One Year USA Limited Warranty.
• Your retail bill of sale indicating the purchase date.
You must pay all postage, shipping, transportation, and insurance costs to the repair facility.
For lenses and their accessories needing repair service, kindly send your equipment to either:
East Coast
West Coast
Nikon Inc. Attn : Service Dept.
Nikon Inc. Attn: Service Dept.
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747-3064
841 Apollo Street, Suite 100, El Segundo, CA 90245-4721
· For Service Information please visit www.nikonus a.com/servic e or call 800-NJKONUS (800-645-6687) toll free.
THIS ESC FORM MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR COPIED AND SHALL BE VALID ONLY WITH PRODUCTS SOLD BY NIKON INC.
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