Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens Instruction Manual

1. Introduzione

This manual provides detailed instructions for the safe and effective use of your Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the lens to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Funzioni chjave

• 85mm Focal Length: Ideal for portrait photography, offering a natural perspective and excellent subject isolation.
• Fast f/1.4 Maximum Aperture: Provides exceptional low-light performance and shallow depth of field for beautiful background blur (bokeh).
• Internal Focusing (IF): Ensures fast and quiet autofocus operation without changing the physical length of the lens.
• Rounded Diaphragm: Contributes to a more natural and pleasing appearance of out-of-focus elements.
• NIKKOR Optical Design: Delivers high image quality with sharpness and clarity.

2. Cuntenutu di u pacchettu

Verificate chì u vostru pacchettu cuntene i seguenti elementi:

• Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens
• Cappa di lente anteriore
• Cappucciu di Lenti Arrière
• Lens Hood (HB-77 or similar, may vary)
• Soft Lens Case (may vary)

3. Parts of the Lens

Familiarize yourself with the various parts of your lens:

Figure 1: Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens. This image displays the lens from a slight angle, highlighting the front element, the wide aperture, and the textured focus ring.

• Anellu di Focus: Adupratu per a messa à focu manuale.
• Anellu d'apertura: Used to set the aperture (f-stop). For cameras that support electronic aperture control, set this ring to its minimum aperture (e.g., f/16 or f/22) and lock it.
• Scala di distanza: Indicates the current focus distance.
• Mounting Index: Align with the corresponding mark on your camera body when attaching the lens.
• CPU Contacts: Transmit information between the lens and the camera body.

4. Attaccà è Staccà a Lente

Attaccà a lente

1. Eliminate u capu di lenti posteriore è u capu di u corpu di a camera.
2. Align the mounting index on the lens with the corresponding mark on the camera body.
3. Rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place. Ensure it is securely locked.

Staccate a lente

1. Spegne a camera.
2. While pressing the lens release button on the camera body, rotate the lens clockwise until it detaches.
3. Attaccate i tappi di l'obiettivo anteriore è posteriore per prutege l'elementi di l'obiettivo.

5. Funziunamentu di a lente

Funziunamentu di l'autofocus (AF)

This lens supports autofocus with compatible Nikon SLR cameras. Ensure your camera is set to an autofocus mode. The lens will automatically focus when the camera's shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Funziunamentu di a messa à focu manuale (MF)

To focus manually, set your camera to manual focus mode. Rotate the focus ring on the lens until the subject appears sharp in the viewfinder or on the camera's LCD screen. Use the camera's focus assist features (e.g., electronic rangefinder) for precise focusing.

Controlu di l'apertura

The lens features an aperture ring. For modern Nikon DSLRs, it is generally recommended to set the aperture ring to its smallest aperture (e.g., f/16 or f/22) and lock it, allowing the camera to control the aperture electronically. Refer to your camera's manual for specific instructions on controlling aperture with D-type lenses.

Utilizà u paraluce di lenti

Attach the lens hood by aligning its mark with the mark on the front of the lens and rotating it until it locks. The lens hood helps to reduce flare and ghosting caused by extraneous light and provides some physical protection to the front element.

6. Cura è Mantenimentu

• Pulizia di a lente: Use a soft, clean microfiber cloth specifically designed for optical surfaces. For stubborn smudges, use a small amount of lens cleaning fluid applied to the cloth, not directly to the lens.
• Pulizia di u corpu di l'obiettivo: Wipe the lens body with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene.
• Conservazione: Quandu ùn hè micca in usu, cunservate l'obiettivo cù i tappi anteriore è posteriore attaccati in un locu frescu è asciuttu, luntanu da a luce diretta di u sole è da temperature estreme. Evitate di cunservà in zone cù alta umidità per impedisce a crescita di muffa.
• Evite l'impattu: Protect the lens from drops and strong impacts, which can damage internal components.

7. Risoluzione di prublemi

Lens Not Focusing

• Ensure the camera is set to autofocus (AF) mode.
• Verificate chì l'obiettivo sia muntatu bè à u corpu di a camera.
• Clean the CPU contacts on both the lens and camera body with a clean, dry cloth.
• Verify that there is sufficient light for the autofocus system to operate.

L'imagine sò sfocate

• Check your camera's focus mode and ensure it is correctly focusing on your subject.
• Ensure your shutter speed is fast enough to prevent camera shake, especially in low light or with moving subjects.
• Clean the front and rear elements of the lens.

Aperture Not Changing

• For D-type lenses, ensure the aperture ring is set to its minimum aperture (e.g., f/16 or f/22) and locked, allowing the camera to control it.
• Check camera settings for aperture control.

8. Specificazioni

9. Garanzia è Support

For warranty information and customer support, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Nikon websitu. Conservate a vostra prova d'acquistu per e richieste di garanzia.

Risorse in linea: For additional support, FAQs, and software updates, please visit the official Nikon support page.

Nota: I termini è e cundizioni di garanzia ponu varià secondu a regione è u rivenditore.