13mm Ultra Wide Aspherical Lens
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VIV-13MM-N
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WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED
STEP 1. Package the product and relevant accessories carefully, using ample padding materials and a sturdy
mailing container to prevent damage in transit.
STEP 2. Include in package:
a) Evidence of date and place of original purchase (for example, a copy of your sales receipt).
b) Detailed description of your problem.
c) When possible, a sample evidencing the problem.
STEP 3. Return item (insured) to: (in the U.S.):
Vivitar
(in the U.K.)
Sakar UK
Attn: Technical Support
195 Carter Drive
Edison NJ 08817
2D Siskin Parkway East
CV3 4PE, UK
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When service is complete, the product will be returned to you shipping prepaid. In the event the product is
deemed to be not faulty or the defect is a result in wear and tear, Vivitar may levy a handling charge for the
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
support team members will answer your questions. For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the
UK call 0800 917 4831. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit www.vivitar.com for your local toll
free number.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the VIV-13MM-N Ultra Wide Aspherical Lens. This lens will provide you with
many unique and exciting photo taking opportunities which we hope you will enjoy.
Features of Your Lens:
-Super Spectra coatings
-113.8º diagonal angle
-Uses hybrid aspherical lens
-Reduces flare and ghost
-Minimum focusing distance of 12 inches
-Fixed petal-type hood
-Can be used with Nikon film and digital SLR cameras
Your 13mm Ultra Wide Aspherical Lens is designed with its own mount. Users can take photographs
easily without installing an additional adaptor by mounting the lens directly onto the camera.
Please read these directions prior to using your lens.
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A Quick Look at Your Device
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1. Depth of Field Scale
2. Focus Scaling Ring
3. Focusing Ring
4. Hood Locking Area
5. Mount
6. Aperture Adjustment Ring
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Your VIV-13MM-N lens is uniquely designed for Nikon cameras.
Attaching Your Lens to Your Camera
Hold the hood locking area of the lens gently, and align the lens mounting reference point or
line with the lens ring mount of the camera. Next, push the lens into the camera and turn the
lens softly until it makes a clicking sound, and the depth of field scale is positioned on the
upper part of the camera.
Detaching Your Lens from Your Camera
Hold the hood locking area of the lens gently, and press the lens release button on the
camera. Turn the lens in the opposite direction as when attaching, and carefully pull it out.
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Focus Adjustment
You can adjust the focus of the subject you are photographing by turning the focus
adjustment ring on your lens, as it is an MF (manual focus) adjustment lens. To do so,
please follow the steps below:
1. When focusing on a subject from a long distance, turn the focus ring to the right
(∞ to 1) and focus on the clearest subject by using the indication signal on the camera or
by checking visually.
2. When focusing on a subject from a short distance, turn the focus ring to the left
(1 to ∞) and focus on the clearest subject by using the indication signal on the camera or
by checking visually.
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Brightness Control
You can set the amount of brightness you want by turning the aperture adjustment ring when
using your lens.
[Aperture adjustment ring markings]
When you turn the aperture adjustment ring between 22, 16, 11, 8, 5.6, 4, 2.8, 2 and 1.4 you are
making 1 stop each turn. Brightness can be set more precisely by making half stops as well (see
below).
5.6 and 8 are 1 stop apart (1EV).
Set a 0.5 stop (0.5EV) between 5.6 and 8
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Camera Settings
Some cameras require special settings when using this lens. Please read the information
below and set your camera accordingly.
1. Set the camera mode dial to ‘M’.
2. Set the focus adjustment lever of the camera to ‘M’.
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Camera Settings (continued)
3. When a manual focus lens is attached, some Nikon cameras allow you to enter the
focal length and the brightness. With these Nikon cameras, you can use the lens more
efficiently by entering the focal length and the brightness.
For some Nikon cameras, if you enter the focal length and the brightness, and set the
desired brightness by turning the aperture adjustment ring, the camera automatically
changes the shutter speed. Therefore you don’t have to adjust the shutter speed as
well, which is required in M mode.
(Note: Camera settings are different depending on each model and are subject to change due to
functional enhancements. For detailed information on your camera’s settings please refer to your
camera’s manual or contact the camera’s manufacturer.)
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Specifications
Filter size: None
F/stop range: F2.8 ~ 22
Maxium diameter: 87.0mm
Angle of View: 115.7 ˚ (APS-C: 93.9 ˚)
Group/Elements: 10/14
Length: 3.68" (93.6mm)
Weight: 18.69 oz (530g)
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting (continued)
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Caution
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Caution
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