Nikon 2160, 4129 Setting the aperture, Using bayonet hood HB-38, Attaching the hood

6. Notes on close-up photography and duplication work

Camera shake

The AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED provides such exceptionally high image magnification that even the slightest movement during shooting can cause the image to blur. Be sure to mount the camera on a tripod and use a cable release or remote cord to release the shutter.

En	Close working distance
	At the high reproduction ratios used in close-up shooting, the depth of field is very
	shallow. To ensure greater depth of field, stop down the lens, then carefully position
	the camera to ensure the most important surface of the subject is in the same zone of
	sharp focus.
	• Use manual focus when using the close-up lens.
	Close-up attachment	Reproduction ratio	Subject field (cm/inch)	Focused distance (cm/inch)
	No. 5T	1/6.3–1.22	15.0 ⋅ 22.5–1.97 ⋅ 2.95/	82.4–28.1/32.4–11.1
			5.9 ⋅ 8.9–0.8 ⋅ 1.2
	No. 6T	1/3.3–1.44	8.0 ⋅ 12.0–1.67 ⋅ 2.5/	49.8–26.1/19.6–10.3
			3.1 ⋅ 4.7–0.7 ⋅ 1.0
	No. 5T + 6T	1/2.2–1.65	5.24 ⋅ 7.86–1.45 ⋅ 2.18/	38.1–24.3/15.0–9.6
			2.1 ⋅ 3.1−0.6 ⋅ 0.9

7. Setting the aperture

Set the aperture on the camera body.

8. Using bayonet hood HB-38

■Attaching the hood

Align the lens hood attachment index ( ) 2 on the hood (either one of the two indexes) with the lens hood mounting index 4 on the lens, and turn the lens hood 1 clockwise until it click stops to secure.

•Make sure that the lens hood mounting index 4

aligns with the lens hood setting index ( ) 3.

•If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting can occur.

2 3 4

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