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For use with a Nikon F4-series Camera
To select autofocus mode, push the focus mode button and rotate focus mode ring until it clicks into position al A. When ring locks, lens is set for autofocus operation. Be sure camera's focusing mode is set at C or S. In autofocus mode, you can use either "Focus Lock" or "Preset focusing" (with focusing limit switch). For details, see the following page.
To select autofocus mode with manual priority, push the focus mode button and rotate focus mode ring until it clicks into position at M/A. When the ring locks, lens is set for autofocus with
To select manual mode, push the focus mode button and rotate the focus mode ring until it clicks into position at M. When the ring locks, lens is set for manual focus. Rotate focusing ring until the viewfinder image appears sharp and crisp. The electronic rangefinder ( • • ^ in the viewfinder) can be used as a focusing assist.
For manual focus with lens' focusing mode set at M/A, first set the camera's focusing mode to M. Next, push the lens' focus mode button and rotate focus mode ring until it clicks into position at M/A. To focus manually, while lightly pressing the shutter release button rotate the focusing ring until the viewfinder image appears sharp and crisp. Removing your finger from the shutter release button cancels manual focus mode to resume autofocus mode. It does not, however, activate autofocus operation, because the camera's focusing mode is set at M. The electronic rangefinder (••<( in the viewfinder) can be used as a focusing assist.
For a Nikon Autofocus Camera (except the F3AF)
Only manual focusing operation is available.
Push the focus mode button and rotate the focus mode ring until it clicks into position at M. When the ring locks, lens is set for manual focus. Rotate the focusing ring until the viewfinder image appears sharp and crisp. The electronic rangefinder ( • • ^ in the viewfinder) can be used as a focusing assist. To focus manually with the focus mode ring set at M/A, the M/A mode must be set for manual before lens is attached to the camera.
For a Nikon
Push the focus mode button and rotate focus mode ring until it clicks into position at M. When the ring locks, lens is set for manual focus. Rotate focusing ring until the viewfinder image appears sharp and crisp.
FOCUS LOCK (WITH AN F4-SERIES CAMERA)
When shooting a subject that is
FOCUSING LIMIT SWITCH (F4-SERIES CAMERA)
With autofocus operation, you can reduce focusing time by setting the focusing limit switch according to the predetermined distance range for the subject(s). There are three focusing limit zones provided:
Close distance — infinity <<*>) Set switch to front setting (FULL)
Close distance — 7m Set switch to middle setting (7 — 2.5m)
6m — infinity (°°)Set switch to rear setting (~> — 6m)
RECOMMENDED FOCUSING SCREEN
Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for Nikon cameras to suit any type of lens or picture- taking situation. Those which are recommended for use with your lens are listed.
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