19JpEnDeFrEsSeRuNlItCkChKrLens care• Be careful not to allow the CPU contacts c tobecome dirty or damaged.• If the lens mount rubber gasket b is damaged, besure to visit the nearest Nikon authorized dealer orservice center for repair.• Clean lens surfaces with a blower brush. To removedirt and smudges, use a soft, clean cotton cloth orlens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lenscleaner. Wipe in a circular motion from the center tothe outer edge, taking care not to leave traces ortouch other parts of the lens.• Never use thinner or benzene to clean the lens, as thiscould cause damage, result in a fire, or cause healthproblems.• NC filters are available to protect the front lenselement. The lens hood 1 also helps to protect thefront of the lens.• When storing the lens in its flexible lens pouch, attachboth the front and rear lens caps. The lens can also bestored with the lens hood 1 attached in the reverseposition.• When the lens is mounted on a camera, do not pickup or hold the camera and lens by the lens hood 1.• When the lens will not be used for an extendedperiod of time, store it in a cool, dry place to preventmold. Be sure to store the lens away from directsunlight or chemicals such as camphor ornaphthalene.• Do not get water on the lens or drop it in water as thiswill cause it to rust and malfunction.• Reinforced plastic is used for certain parts of the lens.To avoid damage, never leave the lens in anexcessively hot place.Standard accessories• 67-mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67• Rear Lens Cap LF-1• Bayonet Hood HB-39• Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1015Optional accessories• 67-mm screw-on filtersIncompatible accessories• Teleconverters (all models)• Auto Ring BR-4 and all models of Auto Extension RingPK, K Ring and Bellows focusing attachment.• Attachment Ring SX-1Other accessories may not be suitable for use with thislens. For details, refer to the documentation providedwith accessories.