Nikon PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED User's Manual

PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED

■■About This Lens

■■For Your Safety

AAWARNING

• • Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.

• • Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the camera power source.

• • Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands.

• • Do not use this product in the presence of ﬂ ammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols.

• • Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens or camera.

• • Keep this product out of reach of children.

• • Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.

AACAUTION

• • Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.

• • Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight.

■■Notice for Customers in Canada

■■Parts of the Lens

■■Attaching and Removing the Lens Cap

■■Attaching and Removing the Lens

■■Exposure

■■Focusing

User’s Manual

Printed in Japan

SB6E01(11)

7MA03311-01

Parts of the Lens

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Lens cap lock release

Lens cap

Lens cap lock mark

Lens cap alignment mark

Lens cap mounting mark

Focus distance indicator

Depth-of-ﬁ eld indicator

Focus distance mark

Focus ring

Tilt scale

Tilt knob

Shift scale

Revolving index

Lens mounting mark

CPU contacts

Shift knob

Rubber lens-mount gasket

Revolving lever

PC revolving lever

Tilt lock knob

Tilt lock switch

Before using this product, please carefully read both these instructions and the camera manual.

Note: This lens does not support D2- or D1-series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50, D40-series, or D3000 digital SLR cameras or ﬁ lm SLR cameras.

This is a manual focus lens; autofocus is not supported. Manual focus is available regardless of the focus mode selected with the camera.

About This Lens

This lens features shift and tilt mechanisms that can be used to control perspective. The optical axis of the lens can be shifted to reduce the eﬀ ects of perspective when photographing subjects at an angle or tilted to bring both foreground and background into focus without stopping down aperture.

Shift

“Shift” shifts the optical axis of the lens away from the center of the frame, allowing photos to be framed anywhere in the image circle. It can be used to reduce the effects of perspective when photographing buildings from low angles or to change the composition without angling or moving the camera.

Camera angled up Camera pointed straight

ahead

Tilt

The optical axis of the lens is normally perpendicular to the focal plane. “Tilt” deliberately angles the optical axis so that objects at diﬀ erent distances from the camera can be kept in focus without stopping down aperture, reducing depth of ﬁ eld and ensuring that the background remains blurred.

Depth of  eld Depth of  eld

Lens shifted with camera still

pointed straight ahead

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product.

Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.

A WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.

A CAUTION: 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, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the camera power source.

Continued operation could result in ﬁ re, burns or other injury.

Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in ﬁ re or electric shock.

Do not use this product in the presence of ﬂ ammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or ﬁ re.

Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens or camera.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.

Keep this product out of reach of children.

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 handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.

CAUTION

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.

Light focused by the lens is a source of ﬁ re and damage to the product’s internal parts.

Do not leave the product 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 ﬁ re or product malfunction.

Attaching and Removing the Lens Cap

Attaching the Cap

Align the lens cap mounting mark (●) with the lens cap alignment mark ( , q) and then rotate the cap (w) until it clicks into place (e).

Removing the Cap

Keeping the lens cap lock release pressed (q), rotate (w) and remove (e) the lens cap.

The front element of the lens projects past the lens body. Keep the cap attached to protect the lens when it is not in use.

Attaching and Removing the Lens

You could pinch your ﬁ ngers if you attach the lens with it shifted, tilted, or rotated. Before attaching the lens, rotate the shift and tilt knobs to center the scales and then slide the tilt lock switch to the LOCK position.

Attaching the Lens

Be careful not to pinch your ﬁ ngers when attaching the lens.

Removing the Lens

Be careful not to pinch your ﬁ ngers when removing the lens.

Turn the camera oﬀ .

Press the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise.

Exposure

Although autoexposure will produce optimal results with the lens neither shifted nor tilted, any subsequent shift or tilt will change exposure. Meter exposure with no shift or tilt and make adjustments as you shoot.

Focusing

Focus by rotating the focus ring. The focus distance indicator shows the focus distance when the tilt scale is centered; check focus in live view whenever possible and be sure to refocus after adjusting shift or tilt. When using the viewﬁ nder, note that the electronic rangeﬁ nder does not give accurate results when the lens is shifted or tilted.

Depth of Field

Depth of ﬁ eld can be previewed using the camera’s depth-of-ﬁ eld preview feature. A rough approximation is also provided by the focus distance indicator and by the depthof-ﬁ eld indicator to either side of the focus distance mark, but note that these distances are intended as a guide only and may not be completely accurate. Due to the eﬀ ects of depth of ﬁ eld and other factors, distant objects may be in focus at focus distances under ∞.

No tilt Tilt

Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only.

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Turn the camera oﬀ and remove the camera body cap.

Remove the rear lens cap.

Keeping the lens mounting mark aligned with the mount-

ing mark on the camera body, position the lens in the camera’s bayonet mount and then rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place with the lens mounting mark at the top.

■■Using the Lens

Using the Lens

■■Lens Care

■■Supplied Accessories

■■Speciﬁ cations

Type

Focal length

Maximum aperture

Lens construction

Angle of view

Focusing

Focus distance indicator

Minimum focus distance

Diaphragm blades

Diaphragm

Aperture range

Perspective control

Rotation

Dimensions

Weight

The lens can be shifted vertically or horizontally, tilted, rotated, or rotated to change the tilt and shift direction (perspective control rotation, or “PC rotation” for short).

With cameras other than the D5, D4 series, D3 series, D810 series, and D500, some combinations of shift and rotation may not be available due to the lens contacting the camera body.

Rotating the Lens

Be careful not to pinch your ﬁ ngers when rotating the lens.

The lens can be rotated up to 90° in either direction, with stops at 30° and 60°. Press the revolving lever in toward the camera and rotate the square base, lifting your ﬁ nger from the revolving lever immediately after beginning the turn to prevent injury due to contact with the edges of the lens.

Before rotating the lens, center the shift and tilt scales and slide the tilt lock switch to the

LOCK position.

Shift

Observe caution when handling the edges of the lens. Contact with sharp edges could result in injury.

Rotate the shift knob to shift the lens horizontally or vertically.

The Tilt Lock Switch

The tilt lock switch locks the lens at zero tilt. Rotate the tilt knob to center the tilt scale and slide the switch to the

Rotating Tilt Relative to Shift (PC Rotation)

Be careful not to pinch your ﬁ ngers when rotating the lens.

The tilt mechanism can be rotated up to 90° as shown to make tilt parallel or perpendicular to shift. Press the PC revolving lever in toward the camera and rotate the square base, lifting your ﬁ nger from the lever after beginning the turn. The tilt mechanism can be rotated to any position, with a stop at 45°.

Tilt parallel to shift Tilt perpendicular to shift

Tilt and Shift Controls

Do not use excessive force when handling the knobs and tilt lock knob and be sure to release the tilt lock switch and tilt lock knob before using the tilt knob.

Shadows and uneven colors may appear in photographs taken with shift or tilt. Vignette control may not produce the desired results, while using the electronic front-curtain shutter may result in photos marred by fog or lines; before shooting, disable vignette control and, if necessary, the electronic shutter. The built-in ﬂ ash can not be used.

LOCK position.

• With its wide ﬁ eld of view and projecting front element, the lens is vulnerable to stray light that can cause ﬂ ares or ghosting. We recommend using a shade or the like to shut out unwanted light.

• Rapid changes in temperature may cause damaging condensation inside and outside the lens. Before taking the lens from a warm to a cold environment or vice versa, place it in its case or a plastic bag to slow the change in temperature.

Supplied Accessories

• Slip-on front lens cap

• LF-4 Rear Lens Cap

• CL-1120 Lens Case

Speciﬁ cations

Type Type E PC lens with built-in CPU and F mount

Focal length 19 mm

Maximum aperture f/4

Lens construction 17 elements in 13 groups (including 3 ED elements, 2 aspherical ele-

ments, and elements with Nano-Crystal or  uorine coatings)

Angle of view • Nikon FX-format D-SLR cameras: 97°

• Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras: 73°

Focusing Manual focus only

Focus distance indicator 0.25 m – ∞

Minimum focus distance 0.25 m (0.9 ft) from focal plane

Diaphragm blades 9 (rounded diaphragm opening)

Diaphragm Automatic electronic aperture control

Aperture range f/4 – 32

Perspective control Horizontal and vertical shift and tilt

• Shift: ±12mm

• Tilt: ±7.5°

Rotation Rotates 90° left and right with stops every 30°; tilt mecha-

Dimensions

Weight Approx. 885 g (1 lb 15.3 oz)

Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, speciﬁ cations, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice.

nism rotates 90° left with a stop at 45°.

Approx. 89 mm maximum diameter × 124 mm (distance from

camera lens mount  ange)

Photo taken with no shift or tilt

Lens not rotated Lens rotated

Tilt

Observe caution when handling the edges of the lens. Contact with sharp edges could result in injury.

To unlatch the tilt knob, slide the lock switch from the knob in the direction opposite to that shown by the arrow. You can then tilt the lens horizontally or vertically by rotating the tilt knob. Once the lens is at the desired angle, rotate the tilt lock knob to lock it in place.

LOCK position and rotate the lock

Lens not rotated Lens rotated

Lens Care

• The lens returns to maximum aperture when removed from the camera. Replace the lens caps to protect the interior of the lens.

• Do not pick up or carry the lens by the lens caps.

• The many moving parts of the lens are vulnerable to dust and moisture. Be sure the lens is not tilted or shifted when it is not in use.

• 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.

• Removing dust is normally suﬃ cient to clean the glass surfaces of the lens.

• The ﬂ uorine-coated front element can be cleaned simply by wiping it with a dry cloth. Fingerprints and other stains can be removed using a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens cleaning tissue; clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass surface with your ﬁ ngers. To remove stubborn stains, wipe gently using a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of distilled water, ethanol, or lens cleaner. Drop-shaped stains on the water- and oil-repellent ﬂ uorinecoated element can be removed with a dry cloth.

• To remove smudges and ﬁ ngerprints from the rear lens element (the element at the mount end of the lens), apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your ﬁ ngers.

• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.

• Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its lens case.

• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent mold and rust. Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.

• Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.

• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from reinforced plastic.

Photo taken with the lens shifted, then rotated using PC rotation and tilted

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