Attach a Lens
Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR.
Remove the camera body cap
Remove the rear lens cap
Align the mounting marks
Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place
Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.
Detaching the Lens
Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (
) while turning the lens clockwise (
). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.
CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings
In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 Recognizing CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).