Nikon NIKKOR Z, Reference Manual

Page 1: ...Read this document thoroughly before using the product To ensure proper use of the product be sure to read For Your Safety page 5 After reading this document keep it readily accessible for future reference Reference Guide NIKKOR Z 400mm f 2 8 TC VR S ...

Page 2: ...al 20 Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood 25 Attaching a Strap 27 Memory Recall 28 The Built in Teleconverter 30 Using the Tripod Collar 35 Vibration Reduction VR 37 Filters 38 Precautions for Use 44 Lens Maintenance 46 Technical Notes 47 Cameras with AF Assist Illuminators 47 Using the Lens on Cameras with a Built in Flash 48 Table of Contents 2 ...

Page 3: ...Accessories 49 Specifications 50 Notices 52 Table of Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...re to the latest version With earlier versions the camera may fail to detect the lens correctly and some features may not be available The latest version of the camera firmware can be downloaded from the Nikon Download Center at the URL below https downloadcenter nikonimglib com No reproduction in any form of this document in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or revi...

Page 5: ...N Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in injury or property damage WARNING Do not disassemble or modify this product Do not touch internal parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke hea...

Page 6: ...dren Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction In addition note that small parts constitute a choking hazard Should a child swallow any part of this product seek immediate medical attention Do not entangle wrap or twist the straps around your neck Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed t...

Page 7: ...uct where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories attached Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction Keep the lens and spe...

Page 8: ...ition memory recall Memory Recall p 28 Control ring Rotate to adjust a setting such as Aperture or Exposure compensation assigned using the camera For more information see the description of Custom control assignment Custom controls or Custom controls shooting in the documentation provided with the camera 8 Parts of the Lens Names and Functions 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...ating the ring while the shutter release button is pressed halfway Focus Due to the design of the focus system shaking the lens while the camera is off may cause it to rattle this does not indicate a malfunction Tripod collar ring Using the Tripod Collar p 35 Parts of the Lens Names and Functions 9 3 4 ...

Page 10: ...p in filter holder For use with optional 46 mm screw on filters Filters p 38 Slip in filter holder tab Use when inserting or removing the filter holder Filters p 38 Parts of the Lens Names and Functions 10 5 6 ...

Page 11: ... of water droplets or dust along the surfaces where the lens and camera meet when the lens is mounted on the camera There is no guarantee that the gasket is completely proof against the ingress of water droplets or dust in all circumstances CPU contacts Used to transfer data to and from the camera Parts of the Lens Names and Functions 11 7 8 9 ...

Page 12: ...positioned around the lens at 90º intervals Using the Tripod Collar p 35 Tripod collar ring rotation indices Use when rotating the camera to shoot in landscape wide or portrait tall orientation There are three indices positioned around the lens at 90º intervals Using the Tripod Collar p 35 Parts of the Lens Names and Functions 12 10 11 ...

Page 13: ...ar p 35 Security slot for anti theft cable Attach a third party anti theft cable For more information see the documentation provided with the cable Strap eyelets For use when attaching a strap There are two eyelets one on each side Attaching a Strap p 27 Parts of the Lens Names and Functions 13 12 13 14 ...

Page 14: ...era There are four buttons positioned around the lens at 90º intervals Should you wish to rotate the buttons contact a Nikon authorized service representative L Fn button Press to perform a function assigned using the camera For more information see the description of Custom control assignment Custom controls or Custom controls shooting in the documentation provided with the camera Parts of the Le...

Page 15: ... 19 69 ft and more Select this option for faster focusing if your subject will always be at distance of at least 6 m 19 69 ft Focus mode switch Choose a focus mode A Autofocus M 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 15 17 18 ...

Page 16: ...pliers of 1 and 1 4 The Built in Teleconverter p 30 Teleconverter switch lock Use to lock the teleconverter switch The Built in Teleconverter p 30 Memory set button Save the current focus position Memory Recall p 28 Parts of the Lens Names and Functions 16 19 20 21 ...

Page 17: ... would otherwise cause flare or ghosting They also serve to protect the lens Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood p 25 Clamp knob Use when attaching the lens hood Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood p 25 Parts of the Lens Names and Functions 17 22 23 ...

Page 18: ... reattach the cap when transporting the lens or when transporting the camera with the lens attached Reverse the lens hood before using the slip on lens cap Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood p 25 Parts of the Lens Names and Functions 18 24 ...

Page 19: ...25 Lens cap rear cap Parts of the Lens Names and Functions 19 25 ...

Page 20: ...Attachment and Removal Attaching the Lens Turn the camera off remove the body cap and detach the rear lens cap 20 Attachment and Removal 1 ...

Page 21: ...he 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 Attachment and Removal 21 2 ...

Page 22: ... Attaching the Camera Position the camera on the lens keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body and then rotate the camera clockwise until the lens clicks into place Attachment and Removal 22 ...

Page 23: ...Removing the Lens Turn the camera off Press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise Attachment and Removal 23 1 2 ...

Page 24: ...When the Lens Is Mounted on a Tripod Removing the Camera Press and hold the lens release button while turning the camera counterclockwise Attachment and Removal 24 ...

Page 25: ...he hood to the lens slide the end of the hood over the end of the lens as shown and tighten the clamp knob securely Vignetting may occur if the hood is not correctly attached The hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use 25 Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood ...

Page 26: ...emoving the Lens Hood The hood can be removed by performing the attachment procedure in reverse order The same procedure can be used when the lens hood is reversed Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood 26 ...

Page 27: ... the steps below If the strap is not attached correctly the lens could fall causing injury Use a lens strap when carrying the camera with the lens attached Using a strap attached to the camera alone could damage the strap or the mounts on the camera or lens causing the camera or lens to fall 27 Attaching a Strap ...

Page 28: ...tions Focus on a subject at the desired distance and then press and hold the memory set button An icon will be displayed in the camera monitor if the operation is successful The operation can be performed in any focus mode The stored distance is not reset when the camera is turned off The stored distance is however reset when the lens is detached 28 Memory Recall ...

Page 29: ...pressed halfway while the Fn ring is rotated varies with the camera Z 9 cameras The camera will not refocus if the shutter release button is pressed halfway while the Fn ring is rotated regardless of the focus mode selected Z 7II Z 7 Z 6II Z 6 Z 5 Z 50 and Z fc cameras In autofocus mode the camera will refocus if the shutter release button is pressed halfway after memory recall This can be prevent...

Page 30: ...ter The built in teleconverter increases focal length by 1 4 Using the Built in Teleconverter Slide the teleconverter switch lock in the direction shown The teleconverter switch is now unlocked 30 The Built in Teleconverter 1 ...

Page 31: ...Slide the teleconverter switch to 1 4 The Built in Teleconverter 31 2 ...

Page 32: ...is now locked Return the teleconverter switch to 1 when the teleconverter is not in use The Teleconverter Switch Lock After changing focal lengths be sure to latch the teleconverter switch lock to prevent unintended operation of the teleconverter switch The Built in Teleconverter 32 3 ...

Page 33: ...gth data may be recorded with photographs taken with a built in or optional teleconverter Focus Position Using the teleconverter switch after focusing may cause the focus position to change When shooting after using the teleconverter switch be sure to refocus before releasing the shutter The focus position will also change if you use the teleconverter switch after recalling a stored focus position...

Page 34: ...ore updating the lens firmware be sure the teleconverter switch is in the 1 position Firmware cannot be updated with the switch in the 1 4 position Do not operate the switch during firmware updates The Built in Teleconverter 34 ...

Page 35: ... camera Attaching tripods to the built in rotating tripod collar rather than to the camera allows the camera to be rotated as described below to take pictures in tall or wide orientation while a tripod is attached Loosen the tripod collar ring attachment screw 35 Using the Tripod Collar 1 ...

Page 36: ...he rotation indices for reference Tighten the tripod collar ring attachment screw For information on removing the built in rotating tripod collar contact a Nikon authorized service representative Using the Tripod Collar 36 2 3 ...

Page 37: ...Vibration Reduction Due to the design of the vibration reduction system the lens may rattle when shaken This does not indicate a malfunction To reduce blur caused by tripod shake select Normal or Sport for the on camera vibration reduction option when the camera is mounted on a tripod Note however that depending on the type of tripod and shooting conditions there may be cases in which Off is the p...

Page 38: ...a filter inserted under most conditions In situations in which a filter is required an optional 46 mm screw on filter can be inserted in the slip in filter holder as described below Lift the slip in filter holder tab rotate it to and remove the slip in filter holder 38 Filters 1 ...

Page 39: ...either side of the slip in filter holder and open the cover Insert a 46 mm screw on filter Depending on their shape some filters cannot be used with the slip in filter holder Use filters that fit the holder Filters 39 2 3 ...

Page 40: ...Close the slip in filter holder cover Rotate the slip in filter holder tab as shown and lower it back into its starting position Filters 40 4 5 ...

Page 41: ...ot Insert the holder with the side labeled FRONT facing forward toward the focus ring Slide the slip in filter holder in until it latches Slide the slip in filter holder in until it clicks into place Be sure the slip in filter holder is securely latched Filters 41 6 7 ...

Page 42: ... the focus distance display When using memory recall be sure to attach the filter before storing the focus position Using an Optional C PL460 Slip in Circular Polarizing Filter The C PL460 blocks unwanted reflections from glass water and other non metallic surfaces It is used in place of the supplied slip in filter holder Filters 42 ...

Page 43: ...he minimum focus distance and shifts the focus distance from that shown by the focus distance display When using memory recall be sure to attach the filter before storing the focus position Do not leave the filter for long periods in direct sunlight or in locations that are exposed to excessive humidity or high temperatures Filters 43 ...

Page 44: ...rrying the camera with the lens attached Using a strap attached to the camera alone could damage the strap or the mounts on the camera or lens causing the camera or lens to fall 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 Reattach the lens caps when the lens is not in use Creases ...

Page 45: ... or vice versa may cause damaging condensation inside and outside the lens Place the lens in a sealed bag or plastic case before taking it across a temperature boundary The lens can be taken from the bag or case once it has had time to adjust to the new temperature We recommend that you place the lens in its case to protect it from scratches during transport Nikon will not be held liable in the ev...

Page 46: ...e highly water and oil repellent Such marks can be removed with a dry cloth When cleaning the rear lens element which is not fluorine coated Smudges fingerprints and other oily stains can be removed using a soft clean cotton cloth or third party lens cleaning tissue lightly dampened with a small amount of ethanol or third party lens cleaner clean from the center outwards in a circular motion Be su...

Page 47: ... or lens hood may block the light from the camera AF assist illuminator For the information on using the lens with cameras that have built in AF assist illuminators visit the site below https downloadcenter nikonimglib com 47 Cameras with AF Assist Illuminators ...

Page 48: ... shooting Note however that depending on the distance to the subject and lens focal length shadows may appear even when the lens hood is removed For information on the subject distances and focal lengths at which shadows will not appear in photos taken with a built in flash visit the site below https downloadcenter nikonimglib com 48 Using the Lens on Cameras with a Built in Flash ...

Page 49: ...p in filter holder C PL460 Slip in Circular Polarizing Filter Z TELECONVERTER TC 1 4 TC 2 0 Filters Use only one filter at a time Teleconverters Depending on the subject ambient lighting conditions and the focus point selected the camera may be unable to focus using autofocus or the focus indicator for electronic rangefinding may flicker while a teleconverter is attached 49 Accessories ...

Page 50: ...e elements 1 SR element elements with meso amorphous and ARNEO coats and a fluorine coated front lens element Angle of view FX format without built in teleconverter 6 10 FX format with built in teleconverter 4 30 DX format without built in teleconverter 4 DX format with built in teleconverter 2 50 Focusing system Internal focusing system Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors VCMs ...

Page 51: ...ns FULL 2 5 m and 6 m Dimensions maximum diameter distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange Approx 156 mm 380 mm 6 2 in 15 in Weight Approx 2950 g 6 lb 8 1 oz Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance specifications and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice Specifications 51 ...

Page 52: ...ntial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be det...

Page 53: ...4 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 Notices for Customers in Canada CAN ICES 003 B NMB 003 B Notices for Customers in Europe The following apply only to users in European countries This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for hu...