ZEISS Ikon Biogon T* ZM 2.8/28 Wide-Angle Camera Lens Instruction Manual

1. Sarrera

This manual provides essential information for the proper use and care of your ZEISS Ikon Biogon T* ZM 2.8/28 Wide-Angle Camera Lens. Designed for Leica M-Mount rangefinder cameras, this lens offers exceptional image quality, wide-angle versatility, and robust construction. Please read these instructions thoroughly before using the lens to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Ezaugarri nagusiak:

• Superior Imaging: Delivers sharp, clear, and vibrant photos with outstanding detail and minimal distortion.
• Versatile Wide Angle: The 28mm focal length is suitable for landscapes, street photography, and architectural shots.
• Excellent Low Light Performance: Wide f/2.8 aperture allows for effective use in challenging lighting conditions.
• Precise Manual Focus: Offers accurate control over focus for creative depth-of-field effects.
• Eraikuntza kalitate sendoa: Constructed for durability and reliable performance.

2. Segurtasun informazioa

Observe the following safety guidelines to prevent damage to the lens or camera and to ensure user safety:

• Do not expose the lens to extreme temperatures, humidity, or direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Avoid dropping the lens or subjecting it to strong impacts.
• Mantendu lentea eremu magnetiko indartsuetatik urrun.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the lens yourself. Refer to qualified service personnel.
• Keep lens caps on when the lens is not in use to protect the optical elements.

3. Paketearen edukia

Egiaztatu elementu guztiak paketean daudela:

• ZEISS Ikon Biogon T* ZM 2.8/28 Wide-Angle Camera Lens for Leica M-Mount Rangefinder Cameras
• Aurrealdeko lentearen kapela
• Atzeko lentilen txanoa
• Argibide eskuliburua (dokumentu hau)

4. Lens Components

Familiarize yourself with the main parts of your ZEISS Biogon T* ZM 2.8/28 lens.

4.1. irudia: Aldea view of the ZEISS Biogon T* ZM 2.8/28 lens, illustrating the focus ring, aperture ring, and depth of field scale.

4.2. irudia: Aurrealdea view of the ZEISS Biogon T* ZM 2.8/28 lens, displaying the front optical element and lens identification markings.

• Fokatzeko eraztuna: Used to adjust the focus distance.
• Irekidura-eraztuna: Used to set the desired aperture (f-stop).
• Depth of Field Scale: Provides an indication of the depth of field at various apertures.
• Distantzia Eskala: Shows the current focus distance in meters and feet.
• Lentearen muntaia: The part of the lens that connects to the camera body (Leica M-Mount).

5. Konfigurazioa

Attaching the Lens to the Camera:

1. Ziurtatu kamera eta lentea garbi eta hautsik gabe daudela.
2. Kendu atzeko lentearen estalkia lentetik eta gorputzaren estalkia kameratik.
3. Align the red dot on the lens mount with the corresponding red dot on the camera's lens mount.
4. Sartu lentea kameraren euskarrian astiro-astiro.
5. Biratu lentea erlojuaren orratzen noranzkoan klik egin arte, ondo blokeatuta dagoela adieraziz.

Figure 5.1: The ZEISS Biogon T* ZM 2.8/28 lens correctly mounted on a compatible rangefinder camera.

Detaching the Lens from the Camera:

1. Sakatu eta eutsi kameraren gorputzeko lentea askatzeko botoiari.
2. Rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it detaches from the mount.
3. Lotu berehala atzeko lentearen estalkia lenteari eta gorputzaren estalkia kamerari, hautsetik eta kalteetatik babesteko.

6. Lentearen funtzionamendua

The ZEISS Biogon T* ZM 2.8/28 is a manual focus lens, requiring user input for focus and aperture settings.

Figure 6.1: A photographer using a camera equipped with a ZEISS lens, illustrating the manual operation process.

Eskuzko fokua:

1. Look through your camera's viewbilatzailea.
2. Rotate the focus ring on the lens until your subject appears sharp and clear in the viewfinder's rangefinder patch.
3. The distance scale on the lens indicates the current focus distance.

Irekidura kontrola:

1. Rotate the aperture ring to select your desired f-stop.
2. Smaller f-numbers (e.g., f/2.8) indicate a wider aperture, allowing more light and creating a shallower depth of field.
3. Larger f-numbers (e.g., f/22) indicate a narrower aperture, allowing less light and creating a greater depth of field.

Eremu sakonera:

The depth of field scale on the lens can be used to estimate the range of acceptable sharpness at a given aperture and focus distance. Align the focus distance with the desired aperture markings on the scale to see the near and far limits of focus.

7. Mantentzea eta Zainketa

Mantentze egokiak zure lentearen iraupena eta errendimendu optimoa bermatzen ditu.

Lentea garbitzea:

• Lentearen elementuak: Use a soft lens brush or a blower to remove dust particles. For smudges or fingerprints, apply a small amount of lens cleaning fluid to a clean microfiber cloth and gently wipe the lens surface in a circular motion. Avoid excessive pressure.
• Lentearen gorputza: Wipe the lens barrel with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Do not use harsh chemicals or solvents.

Biltegiratzea:

• Always attach both front and rear lens caps when the lens is not in use.
• Gorde lentea leku fresko eta lehor batean, eguzki-argitik eta muturreko tenperaturetatik babestuta.
• Denbora luzez gordetzen baduzu, kontuan hartu hezetasunik gabeko agente bat erabiltzea lizunaren hazkuntza saihesteko.

8. Arazoak

Lentearekin arazoak badituzu, jo ezazu honako arazo eta irtenbide ohikoenei:

9. Zehaztapenak

Technical specifications for the ZEISS Ikon Biogon T* ZM 2.8/28 Wide-Angle Camera Lens.

10. Bermea eta Laguntza

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official ZEISS webwebgunera edo jarri harremanetan zuzenean bezeroarentzako arreta-zerbitzura. Gorde erosketaren frogagiria berme-erreklamazioetarako.

• Official ZEISS Webgunea: www.zeiss.com
• Bezeroarentzako arreta: Kontaktu atala kontsultatu webgune ofizialean. webeskualdeko laguntza xehetasunetarako gunea.