2. Z 7II/Z 6II Online Manual
  3. Technical Notes
  4. AF-Assist Illumination

AF-Assist Illumination

The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 1.0–3.0 m (3 ft 4 in.–9 ft 10 in.). Some lenses may block the illuminator at certain focus distances.

  • Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator.

  • The following lenses interfere with AF-assist illumination:

    Lenses that limit the range at which AF-assist illumination can be used for autofocus

    NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/2.8 S

    AF-assist illumination cannot be used for autofocus at distances under 1.5 m (4 ft 12 in.)

    NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

    AF-assist illumination cannot be used for autofocus at distances under 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.)

    NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S

  • For the latest information concerning limitations on AF-assist illumination, visit the Nikon Download Center:
    https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/