En12Thank you for purchasing the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G lens. DX Nikkor lenses are specially designed for usewith Nikon digital-SLR (Nikon DX-format) cameras, such as the D300 and D90. When mounted on Nikon DX-formatcameras, the lens picture angle is equivalent to approximately 1.5× the focal length in 35mm format. Before usingthis lens, please read these instructions and refer to your camera’s User’s Manual.■ Major features• This lens employs a Silent Wave Motor to drive thefocusing mechanism, making autofocusing smooth,silent and almost instantaneous. The focus modeswitch 9 is provided for simple selection ofautofocus (A) or manual focus (M) operation.• More accurate exposure control is possible when thisis mounted on a Nikon camera with 3D color matrixmetering capability, because subject distanceinformation is transferred from the lens to the camera.• Superior optical performance and renderingcharacteristics are maximized with the use of oneaspherical lens element. In addition, soft and pleasingblur characteristics in portions of pictures that areout-of focus are achieved by the rounded diaphragm.• Up to two Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200s canbe mounted on the edge of the lens.■ Using the lensMounting the lens on the cameraTurn the camera off.Remove the rear lens cap. (Fig. D)Align the mounting index 6 on the lens with themounting index on the camera, and rotate the lenscounterclockwise until it clicks into place. Be surethat the lens is in the correct position when themounting index 6 is on the top of the lens.Remove the front lens cap. (Fig. C)Removing the lens from the cameraTurn the camera off.Press and hold the lens release button on thecamera while turning the lens clockwise.